Jeffery Michael Musser (Wayner)

July 13, 1977 — April 20, 2006

Jeffery Michael Musser passed away April 20, 2006 in Metairie, La.., where he was working as a carpenter in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

He was 28.

Jeff was born in Portsmouth, Va., but spent most of his time following his parents around the United States. He spent time growing up in Ohio, Texas, Florida, California and Washington.

He was a 1996 graduate of Friday Harbor High School. He was a member of the wrestling team and enjoyed spending time with Coach Banry and his family.

He became a lover of ocean kayaking after moving to Florida. He spent some time in Florida as a welder. He later moved to Louisiana to help rebuild after Hurricane Katrina.

Jeff dabbled a bit with cartoon artistry, which he shared with his family members. He struggled with epilepsy while growing up and lost that struggle on April 20.

Jeff was a gentle spirit and an old soul. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was quite the practical joker.

He will be missed by many friend and family members, too numerous to acknowledge.

He is survived by his loving parents, Donna and stepfather Michael Wayner of Friday Harbor, Wash.; father, Larry Musser, of Keystone Heights, Fla.; brothers, Nicholas and Zachary Wayner of Friday Harbor, Wash., and Larry Musser of Keystone Heights, Fla.; sisters, Michelle Wayner of Friday Harbor, Wash., and Melissa and Heather Musser of Orange Park, Fla., and Brandy Musser of Keystone Heights, Fla.; grandparents, Willard and Harriet Stuckey of Seville, Ohio, and Dale and Edith Musser of Middleburg, Fla.; and great-grandmother, Marjorie Musser of Sylvania, Ohio.

There will be a memorial service June 4, 2006, 2 p.m., at 745 Park St., Friday Harbor, Wash. A potluck gathering will follow. Please bring your favorite memories to share.

— Family of Jeffery Michael Musser