Birth date: Sep 28, 1970 Death date: Sep 2, 2023
September 28, 1970 – September 2, 2023 Jeffrey DePaola was born on September 28, 1970, in Portland, Oregon. He passed away surrounded by his loved ones on September 2, 2023, who will continue to honor Jeff’s legacy by living thei Read Obituary
September 28, 2025
Happy 55th birthday my love.
Today we fulfilled Jeff’s wishes & spread his ashes on his favorite course/hole: Bandon Dunes # 16.
Jeff was far from religious, but he would always comment when he & I would play any of the courses at Bandon Dunes, one couldn’t deny the majestic courses they were. One cannot help but feel harmony with nature there.
We played three of the courses & enjoyed sharing stories of Jeff over the long weekend.
I was blessed to be joined by both family & friends on this journey. My Father, Tom Lucas, Peggy (sister) Perdue & Mike. Danny (brother) & Laurie DePaola. Brent Black (close friend) & Pat Bernhardt (close friend).
Thank you again, for all your support & taking time to celebrate Jeff. It meant the world to me.
I have attached some pictures of the group as well as us spreading Jeff’s ashes
My love, I hope the sun shines & it is a beautiful day, rest in peace & until we meet again…
Love you mostest infinity.
Connie
So much of who I am today has to do with my yesterdays with Jeff. He was my best friend. God, I miss him! They say when you meet the right person you just know it. That was Jeff & I.
We met at Portland State University where we had multiple classes together.
Our first casual date was Cinco DeMayo on waterfront, with our official first date on May 10th of 94. Jeff took me to the Rhododendron gardens (which I had never been to) & a movie at Southgate, “the Crow.” Our dating was a whirlwind of getting to know each other, going out dancing & just having fun. Jeff proposed on December 10th of 94 after an evening of night skiing at ski bowl. One of my favorite memories from that night, besides getting engaged of course, was as we were getting off the ski lift, I ran over his skis & made him fall. Of course, I stayed up, but he was a little put off as the ski lift crew all clapped for me. He truly was the more graceful one but that memory was something we laughed about time & time again.
We were married on August 25th of 95.
“No regrets” became out moto after his beloved sister, Jeanne, passed away shortly after we were married. We had such fun & a great life together. We golfed so many places that we never dreamed of being able to. He was always my best cheerleader while playing golf. Whether giving me instructions or just watching me play. Jeff truly enjoyed others playing well & being able to witness it. But what a beautiful swing he had, he made it look so easy.
His favorite golf course/area is by far, Bandon Dunes. He requested his ashes to be spread on Bandon Dunes course, hole 16. Some of his family & friends will be gathering there on his next birthday to do so.
He was taken too early, but I treasure my memories & try to go on with “no regrets.”
I miss you, Jeff
Love you mostest infinity
The baby of our generation
He was loved by all and we miss you Jeff ! Some of my fondest memories of cousins was with the depaola family and our bonus cousin Connie
Heaven gained another mcnamee angel when Jeff left us
Love always
Colleen and Darrell Yates
Jeff was one of the funniest, kindest and most generous people I was fortunate to know. I loved how he always asked with genuine curiosity how you were doing and what you had been up to, and listened to your tales with real interest. He was a sweetheart through and through. He is missed here, but surely making people laugh up there. I imagine he still enjoys walking his favorite courses with Connie. ❤️
