Jeffrey Lee Dover, 69 of Ozawkie, Kansas passed away Wednesday, April 2nd 2025 in Topeka, Kansas.
Jeff was born March 12th, 1956 in Lawrence, Kansas to Alfred Dover and Barbara Blatt. He spent his life working as a union commercial roofer in the Kansas City area and in many other cities across the United states.
Jeff was preceded in death by his father Alfred Dover, his grandparents Clarence and Audrey Hummelgaard, and his step-father Jimmy R. Wilkins.
He is survived by his mother Barbara Blatt of Meriden, Daughter Angela Jones of Oskaloosa, 2 grandchildren Dakota and Cheyenne of Oskaloosa, 4 sisters Robin Taffet, Tammy Wilkins, Brenda Decarlo and Bernice Stogner, 2 brothers Jimmy Wilkins and Randy Wilkins.
Jeff was a hardworking, caring and generous man. Growing up he loved to hunt, fish and do everything outdoors. He would help anyone who was in need and he particularly loved to help his grandparents, mother and brothers and sisters. He would always give more of himself and his things so the people he loved could have a better life. Jeff was extremely ornery and he absolutely loved to use that orneriness to make people laugh and smile. He would do anything he could to make sure people around him were enjoying life. Jeff never met a stranger. He could talk to anyone and the people he met would instantly be his friends. He cherished his friends and friendships almost as much as he cherished family. We have been told that his friends cherished him for the way he lived and loved the people in his life.
Anyone who knew Jeff for any length of time had a story or two they could tell of him. Some of those stories may or may not be appropriate for this setting. I think it is best to summarize Jeff’s life with the following piece of reality. Jeff bragged about the fact he stood 5′ 6 ¼” tall, which was perhaps shorter than all six of his brothers and sisters. However, with that 5′ 6 ¼” frame he was a big man who accomplished so much and lived life larger than life itself. His life was a troubled, rough, crazy, fun, funny, silly, loving, compassionate hot mess all rolled into one 5′ 6 ¼” giant man.
Graveside funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, April 9th at 1:00 pm at the Clinton cemetery. Flowers can be sent to Rumsey-Yost funeral home in Lawrence, KS.
Amen to jeff
Jeff was a cuz, and a sweetheart he was. I just heard of his passing tonight. My heart goes out to the family, condolences and prayers. Sometimes life is to short, so we must always be ready. Barbara, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love,your cuz!
Jeff’s obituary pretty much says it all. He was a great guy. Prayers and condolences to all who knew and loved him.
I am so sorry to hear of Jeff’s death. We were good friends in school and I will treasure those memories. Prayers for his Family.