Jeffery Gene Vollmer

My heart goes out to Jeff's family and friends. My life is richer for knowing him. We shared walks and talks that brought us so close as friends. He loved his family so much and talked of them often. They were special to me too. Jeff loved animals and was wonderful with my pets. He was awesome. I miss him.
Posted by: Wendy Kelly Patterson, CA   November 20, 2009

Another memory has come to me, one of my all-time favorites. Several people went backpacking; the group included my dad, George, Jeff's stepdad, Roger, Jeff, me and a few others I don't remember. We hiked for hours and finally found a mountain lake to camp beside. It wasn't too long after we set up camp that Jeff suggested we swim to the little island in the middle of the lake. The lake, being full of snow run-off, was ice cold. So, at Jeff's suggestion, we build a hut with branches and leaves, made a fire in the middle and added wet stones to make a sauna. We got as hot and sweaty as we could stand and then made a bee-line for the lake, dove in and swam like the dikins to that little island. We were so invigorated! But also freezing cold. We layed in the sun to warm up...but then we didn't want to get back in the water to get ourselves back to our campsite! As I recall, we would dip our toes in the water and refuse to get back in, all the while the air was getting colder and dusk was upon us. We had no choice, if we wanted to eat and sleep in our relatively warm sleeping bags, we needed to get back in the water. Obviously, we did or we would still be there to this day! What a good memory...It bring a smile to my face. It was so like him to do fun stuff like that....thanks, Jeff, for such a good memory....
Posted by: Robin Allison Stockton, CA   November 20, 2009

I knew Jeff Volmer as a co-worker at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and through being friends with Betty, Roger, and Shelly. Jeff was a creator, imaginative, and always was the source of new ideas. He was always upbeat and had a great sense of humor. There is no doubt that Jeff lived life to the fullest, he was definitely never afraid to try something new! Jeff was everyone’s friend, he somehow seemed to avoid the meaningless conflicts that the rest of us seem find. Jeff was always willing to go out of his way to help others, I never heard anyone say anything negative about Jeff. Jeff was a great husband, father, son, brother, and a true friend in every sense of the word. Jeff will be truly missed, I am certain that he has gone to a happier place.
Posted by: John Larson Stockton, CA   November 19, 2009

I met Jeff face to face only once, but I knew him for a long time. I knew him for the smile on my daughter's face, the light in her eyes and the happiness in her voice. He loved her and he loved his children and his roommate. They were his whole happiness. The descriptions of the times he shared with Elizabeth will be in her heart and memories for ever. And if he has any thing to say about it from heavon, he will watch his daughter get married, his son find happiness, and Elizabeth not spend her life looking for him again. Thank you Jeff for what you gave everyone you knew.
Posted by: Linda McQueen Grass Valley, CA   November 17, 2009

Jeff and I went to Santa Cruz for the weekend. We took a bike ride along the beach to a lighthouse. We hopped the fence because he wanted to show me a cave that was there. We saw this baby seal and had a fisherman take a picture of us. After the picture was taken we noticed there was a hook in the seals mouth. Of coarse Jeff and I being the animal lovers that we are wanted to help it. Jeff asked the fisherman if he had any pliers or anything that we could use and then he told me; "I will jump on its back and hold it down and you can try to work the hook out." I wasn't too keen on that idea and told him that could be dangerous. I felt the seal was a wild animal and it wasn't just going to sit there while we tried to pull the hook out. Jeff continued to stratigize a way to save the seal until the wildlife rescue group showed up and ordered us to "Step Away from the Seal" Jeff explained we were trying to help it and they said that was why they were here. Jeff helped them clear the other people who had gathered around so as not to scare the seal into the ocean. That was just one of the amazing things about Jeff. He was always willing to do what it took to help weather it was a friend, stranger or animal. I miss him so much.
Posted by: Elizabeth Jackson Hughson, CA   November 16, 2009

Dear Morgan and Family, I am so sorry I never got to meet your dad. He was so well loved by many. Cherish every moment you had with him!! I know he loved you so much. Remember you are loved.
Posted by: pat farris winter garden, FL   November 16, 2009

Dad i dont think im ready to write on here. i was sitting here with mommy and i saw she was writing to u, i starting to break down i couldnt hold the tears in. Dad our lives will never be the same without u here, and to walk me down the isle, to set me free when i marry that man of my dreams who will charish and love and make me happy for the rest of my life. i think i already know who its gonna be and i know u know as well. we talked alot about it and had those daddy daughter days, I still am in shock that ur not here anymore dad, i cant express the way im feeling, Timmy and Blake fixed my ex250 i was so excited, u keep me safe out there riding. We have a blast we ride every weekend. u and mom made 2 amazing children and families are forever u just have to wait for us to get up there. and i cant wait for u to see ur grandchildren when they come into my life, i love u dad i was blessed to have u as my dad, i miss u more than words can say, help me to have the compfort to get threw this journey, i love u, love always ur daughter Morgie...I Love you Dad
Posted by: Morgan Vollmer FL   November 16, 2009

I never had the pleasure to meet Jeff. Elizabeth was keeping him to herself... I do know however what a wonderful man he was, we all could see it and hear it through Elizabeth. She has had a rough go with men and we all thought that this is the one. Jeff could not fake his love and feelings for her and it will remain a tribute to his true character. He will be missed and remembered by many. I can only hope that Jeff is now an angel in her life and will help guide her to the happiness she deserves.
Posted by: Glena Jackson Hughson, CA   November 15, 2009

I have Shelly, Jeff, and their parents to thank for some of the best childhood memories any one could ask for. It was an enchanting time to be who we really were, and It was magical. I feel blessed to have been re-united with the family at Shelly and Dave's wedding, and Jeff was every bit as funny, handsome, and charismatic as a grown up man! I send my heartfelt love and sympathy to Shelly and her family.
Posted by: Barbara Campos Gates Oceanside, CA   November 15, 2009

After reading the touching thoughts shared by many friends I have been introduced to a young Jeff. You see, when I met Jeff he was already a grown man. First time I met him I admired his kindness-his sense of being an "old soul", searching - living life as an adventure. His easy laugh. I think of his mother, Betty, because Jeff will no longer stop for dinner. I won't see his little truck in front of his mom's house knowing they are most likely have a great mother/son "talk". However, we will always have memories about a little boy who became a man-who didn't sit out the dance of life - but danced!
Posted by: Linda Ewart Stockton, CA   November 14, 2009