Jeffery Lee Harper

Jeffery Lee Harper, 55, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020 in Alpine. He was born June 7, 1965 in Ukiah, California, the son of Carol “Bud” Lee Harper and Judith Faye Jobe.

Jeff was a lover of life and the outdoors. He made it a point to raise a big family with his beautiful wife, Nataani and that’s exactly what they did.

Jeff loved to learn and teach new things to anyone willing to listen. He knew how to break the ice when he stepped into any room and knew how to make you laugh and feel important. Jeff loved his family and friends and would do anything he was asked of. We knew he was hurting; just didn’t see the severity of it.

Jeffery is survived by his wife, Nataani Harper, Alpine; sons, Thomas Harper, Mnt. Holly, New Jersey; Turner Harper, Luna, New Mexico; Jobe Harper, Alpine; daughters, Talee Harper, Show Low; Sarah Harper, Alpine; brother, Jim Harper and 5 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bud and Judy Harper, son, Logan Kitchens, step-son, Max Saunders, and adoptive parents, Harvey and Joann Watkins.

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A memorial gathering will be held Thursday, December 10, 2020 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at Bear Wallow Cafe, Alpine.