Bill is my cousin Becky's husband who died of prostate cancer.
William Lloyd Jefferies "Incredibill" of Holladay, Utah, left mortality on March 26, 2014 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Bill was born December 15, 1943 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Eva Anderson and Donald Jefferies. He graduated from Granite High School and served an LDS mission to the Southern States. He was an active member of the Holladay 3rd Ward where he served in many capacities. Bill had a gift for flourishing in life's harshest climates. In general, he was the bravest man we knew -- never quitting and always accomplishing in spite of any obstacle that was put in his path. His larger-than-life personality, effortless smile and a big heart won many friends. He had an amazing ability to look beyond what was and envision what could be. This special trait aided him in becoming a very gifted real estate developer who revitalized many real estate projects throughout the valley. He always said that if a person chose something they loved for a career they would never work a day in their life -- and he never did. Bill had an extreme passion for dirt bike riding, particularly with his friends at Utah Trail Machine Association (UTMA). He loved his many excursions down the Baja Peninsula and through Mexico on his bike. Even though there were many, he called each one a "trip of a lifetime." Bill's greatest joy was his family. He loved hosting his monthly family get-together "Ham Sunday" where he would cook, joke and play with his children and grandchildren. Nearest to his heart was his sweet wife Becki. Together they shared many adventures during their 36 years of marriage.
His legacy will continue through his wife, siblings (Wes, Marianne, and Joycelyn,) six children (Renan and Amy, Rhett and Marci, Raechel and Todd, Resh and Lindsey, Rock and Zeny, and Ryder and Lindsey), 13 (soon to be 15) grandchildren and his trusty dog Callie. In death, he is happily reunited with his parents, his good friend Graydon Briggs, and many other family members.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday April 1, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. at the Holladay 3rd Ward Chapel, 4568 Holladay Blvd., Holladay, Utah. Viewing will be held Monday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 South Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah and Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be at Wasatch Lawn Cemetery.
Special thanks to Dr. Neeraj Agarwal, Jared Thorley, NP and the wonderful staff at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Huntsman Cancer Institute in Bill's name.
