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Jeff Niedziela Obituary


JEFF NIEDZIELA
May 2, 1972 ˜ November 27, 2019

Jeff Niedziela passed away Nov. 27, 2019, at the age of 47 surrounded by family. He was born May 2, 1972, in Kewanee, IL, and moved to Vancouver, WA, in 1979.
He attended Pleasant Valley Intermediate School and Prairie High School. He enjoyed all sports and played baseball in the Hazel Dell Little League and football while attending Prairie High.
At age 18, Jeff started working as a door builder at Cascade Aluminum. He was a loyal and dedicated employee for 30 years. Jeff perfected his craft and was very proud of his accomplishments at work, which included building all the doors at Safeco Field, doors for Red Robin restaurants and many overseas businesses.
Jeff is survived by his wife, Lori; son, Jeffrey Jr., of Washougal, WA; stepson, Dale Starkweather of Vancouver; father, Dennis of Vancouver; sisters, Pam Tyler of Brinnon, WA, and Jill Niedziela of Beaverton, OR; nephews, Shaka Rahman of Portland, OR, and Steve Tyler Jr., of Battle Ground, WA; nieces, Stephanie Washburn of Port Angeles, WA, and Dominique Niedziela of Beaverton; as well as numerous great-nephews and great-nieces.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy Niedziela; and stepmom, Millie Niedziela.
We all mourn his death as he was taken from us far too soon. He was one of a kind; we all miss him and love him more than words can express. He will always be remembered as saying “I’m OK.” Never wanted or needed anything, just a hard-working man, easy going and had a great sense of humor.
A celebration of life will be held Friday, Jan. 24, at 11 a.m., at Northwood Park Funeral Home, 16407 NE 15th Ave, Ridgefield, WA 98642.
Family requests donations to the American Lung Assoc. in lieu of flowers.
Please sign his guest book @ www.columbian.com/obits

Published by The Columbian on Dec. 11, 2019.
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November 24, 2023

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Jill Niedziela

Family

November 24, 2023

Hi Jeff! I wanted to share some pictures from Thanksgiving. Baby Charlotte is almost 4 months old. Jeffrey and his girlfriend Renee are really happy and doing great! You would have been such a good Grandpa. You would be proud of your son Jeff. We all miss you so much anc wish you were here. Sadly I still cry almost nightly because I just miss you so much. I know we will see each other again. I would love for you to come visit. My light hasn't come on for a while.. hint hint.

I'm going to Lincoln City the 26th and 27th. I go each year.

I love you so much Jeff

Jill Niedziela

Family

November 24, 2023

Happy Birthday Jeff!! You would be 51 this year! Can't believe it lol. I miss you so much Jeff, I think about you everyday. I love you

Jill Niedziela

May 1, 2023

Hi Jeff, words can never ever express how much I miss you. I think about you everyday and it hurts. Sometimes it feels like it was yesterday and I can't believe it's been 3 years. I was just thinking when I was planning to help with dinner for Thanksgiving how if we had extra you would always eat 2nd and 3rds. I miss your laugh so much. I love you so much Jeff

Jill Niedziela

Family

November 22, 2022

Oh Jeff, it's still so hard to believe your not here! I miss you so much. I tell you goodnight and I love you every night before I go to sleep. I'm hoping I will again see the touch lamp on, because in my heart I know that's you. On this day 2 years ago, you were no longer in pain, but my pain just began. I love you more than anything. Tell mom and Millie hi.

Jill Niedziela

Family

November 27, 2021

Hi Jeff! Today you would be 49 years old! Can’t believe you would be that old lol We’re going to get a cake and celebrate you later today. I love you and miss you sooooo much. Happy Birthday

Jill Niedziela

Sister

May 2, 2021

I can’t believe it’s been a year today that you left us. I miss you so much Jeff. My life is not the same without you here! I tell you goodnight and I love you each night before I go to sleep. I still just can’t believe your not here. It’s not fair. I’m at Lincoln City this weekend thinking of you knowing this is your favorite place. I love you with all my heart Jeff ❤

Jill Niedziela

Sister

November 27, 2020

Hey Jeff, tomorrow is your birthday!! I would give anything to have you here to be most likely eating pizza and watching you blow out your candles. I miss you and love you so much. I think about you everyday. I'm sure you will be celebrating in heaven with mom and Millie ❤

Jill Niedziela

May 1, 2020

Hey Jeff! We celebrated you Friday the 24th. The place was filled with so many friends and family. You are so loved, that was very apparent. I spoke which took a lot to get up and do, but you meant so much to me I wanted to share memories and fun times. Cliff told us when he got there that you made the doors at the funeral home. Home cool is that! I just miss you and love you so much Jeff. I still feel like it's not true. I think about you all the time. You would be happy to know you are right below Millie ❤

Jill Niedziela

January 27, 2020

Dominique and Christians baby boy Rowan was born December 22nd! He's so cute! Wish you could meet him. I have so many emotions going right now. I miss you so much it hurts and I'm so happy the baby is here. This is really hard. I know in the weeks to come we will be planning your celebration of life. We will make sure to do it up right, that's what you deserve. I love you so much Jeff. I honestly can't believe it's been a month already

Jill Niedziela

December 28, 2019

Love and peace to you Jeff. You are loved and will be missed so much.

December 28, 2019

Oh Baby❤ It is so hard to believe that your not hear with us right now. But you are in our hearts every day and always will be. Jeffrey and I will be ok knowing that your not suffering anymore and are up there with our God. I know your up there smiling with a whole new life. It's so hard be we will be ok.. we Love you and miss you always and forever❤ We will be with you one day again.

Lori Niedziela

Spouse

December 12, 2019

Oh Jeff, where do I begin? When our mom died and you were only 6 and I was 10 I at that moment felt I needed to look after you and always be there for you as your sister and someone you could always come to for anything. You were more than a brother to me, you were my best friend. We've been through so much, bad times and good times. You were always super quiet, kept to yourself and had a smile that would light up the room. I can remember all the times I would see you and you tilted your head up and said sup. That always made me laugh. A man with few words but you had a great sense of humor as well. I know you suffered the last few months and I would give anything to have taken that away for you. Words can't ever describe how much I love you Jeff. You will always be in my heart and not a day will go by that I won't think of you. You are with Mom and Millie now and I know in my heart you are OK. I will take comfort in knowing I will see you again. Love you and miss you so much. Your sister ❤

Jill Niedziela

December 11, 2019

I love you so much Jeff, you are so missed, I think of you and your wonderful SMILE always and forever!!

Pam Tyler

December 11, 2019

We love and miss you uncle Jeff. I'm very proud to have had the pleasure to have you as my uncle and been able to work with you. You are always thought of! Forever your nephew.

Steve Tyler Jr.

December 11, 2019

Rest in Peace.

Jason Niedziela

December 11, 2019

What a nicely done obituary.. What a wonderful young man and nephew. May God Bless all of you and carry you thru your grieving.... I love you Jeff!!!! Peace to all!!! Aunt Kath

Kathi George

December 11, 2019

I Will always Love you❤

Lori Niedziela

Spouse

December 7, 2019

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