Remembering Jeffery Scott Knee

Jeff entered this world on Aug. 20, 1961, to loving parents David Sr. and Rosalie, as the youngest child of five. He grew up in Sutherlin Oregon on the homestead east of Sutherlin known as Nonpareil. His childhood was that of a little blonde-haired, blue-eyed country boy. Adventures were abundant for him. The Calapooia Creek, for crawdad hunting and swimming. Hiking the forest behind his house and driving his lil replicate Packard that his Uncle Bobby had built for him up and down Red Road and traversing the lil pond. Jeff started his schooling at the one room schoolhouse in Nonpareil then transferred to the city of Sutherlin to finish his education and graduated from Sutherlin High School, the class of 1979. He was surrounded by great friends, Randy, Tim, Tyler (Janet), and JC. You were friends for life. In the fall of 1979, he was introduced to the love of his life on a blind date. He met another blonde-haired, blue-eyed girl that he loved from first sight, Lisa Endicott, from Roseburg, a city girl, thanks to Mike and Binky Brim. Jeff and Lisa were united in marriage on March 20, 1982, in Sutherlin. Jeff and Lisa moved to Green in July of 1983 and bought their first and only home. On February 20, 1984 they brought their only child, Ryan Scott Knee into their lives and the family was complete. He was a family man that loved so big. Jeff was a hard-working man, his father taught him that. He started his grocery career at age 16, receiving his driver’s license and first job at Richards Food Center in Sutherlin on the same day and never looked back. He worked on work release everyday while in high school. After graduating he was off on a career that honored his personality and work ethic. He was the youngest night manager in Richards Food Center at age 18. He moved up in the company and then the company changed to Drive N Save. He was successful in becoming on the managing team and worked at the Sutherlin and Winston locations. He was given the opportunity to go to work for one of his mentors, Mike Misti, and so began his adventure at Michael’s IGA, in Winston as the Manager for Mike. He worked for Mike, as Store Manager and eventually was given the opportunity to be Operations Manager for both stores in Winston and Roseburg. In 1999, he was given the chance to move from retail grocery to a vendor position with Reser’s Fine Foods, as a route salesman. Jeff worked for 22 years and retired from this company he loved. Reser’s was his other family and he made lifelong friends and relationships. He was celebrated many times for his accomplishments with this company. His proudest memory is being a million-dollar man. After his retirement he and Lisa sold the house and bought a dream motorcoach to begin their next life adventure. They were excited about all the places to see and visit. Jeff was very proud of this accomplishment and was looking forward to his next chapter, which Lisa will fulfill his wishes. Jeff was taken to be with the lord peacefully and gently, on March 7, 2023 at the age of 61, from complications due to a heart attack. He leaves behind his wife of 41 years and love of his life, Lisa. He is also survived by his Mom; Rosalie, brothers; David Jr. (Linda), Greg (Diana), Randy (Cheri’), mother-in-law Gaye Warren, brothers-in-law; Del, Bill (Michelle), Sisters-in-Law; Lori (Rob), and Gena, grandchildren; Dakotah, Lilah, Weston, Wyatt and Harper. Many other children and adult kids that called him Papa and he loved with all his heart; you all know who you are. He also leaves behind large number of special nieces and nephews, Chad, Kimmy, Gabe, Jennifer, Erica, Jeremy, Jake, Jordan, Heidi, Justin, Steven, Brianna, Mikayla, Hunter, Tyler, Kaitlyn, Zachary, Cameron, Michael and Mohagani. He was preceded in death by his father, David Sr., his sister Linda and his most precious loss, his son Ryan Scott. Jeff was taking way to soon; however, he lived a life full of love, laughter and family. He left this world to be with loved ones in heaven with his awesome mustache, ask anyone he knew, it was perfection. Fly high with the Angels and know you will never be forgotten only missed immensely.