Jeff passed away suddenly, aged 52, at home on August 19, 2019. Jeff is survived by his wife Adrina (nee Tatoolian) his son Zaven, his parents Sylvia and Dennis, sister Carole, brother Ken, 1 nephew and 3 nieces.
Jeff was born in Sudbury, Suffolk, England in 1966. He spent most of his happy childhood in South London, growing up in a colourful neighbourhood in Catford. Jeff and Adrina met prior to his joining the Metropolitan Police Service in London and married in 1994.
Jeff enjoyed a successful career with the London Met, rising quickly to the rank of Sergeant. A notable point in his career was joining the Diplomatic Protection Group. This work involved interacting with many ranks of British and Foreign Government officials. It was his search training with the Met that eventually led him to Canada. His experience was instrumental in his work during the Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
Jeff, Adrina and Zaven embraced their life in Canada. Working for the Vancouver Police Department facilitated the lifestyle and warm, enduring friendships that Jeff welcomed. Jeff’s warm personality, sharp wit and tremendous sense of humour resulted in many strong friendships and several, new Canadian “families”. True to his character, Jeff passionately adopted his hobby of deep sea fishing, and filled many a friend’s freezer and pantry with fresh fish.
He enjoyed life to the fullest, sharing many friend and family dinners, too many parties to mention, travelling and having fun. He will be sadly missed by all who loved him.
Services will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at 1pm at Church in the Valley, 23589 Old Yale Road, Langley B.C, Officiant VPD Divisional Pastor Jim Turner.
Donations in lieu of flowers or in memoriam can be made to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of BC.
But touch my tears with your lips
Touch my world with your fingertips
And we can have forever
And we can love forever
Forever is our today
COURAGE HUMOUR LOVE
Funeral services provided by Aternatives Funeral and Cremation services 3070 275A Street, Aldergrove B.C. V4W 3L4. Funeral Director John Romeyn.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Jeffrey William Wise..
Death notice for the town of: Aldergrove, Province: Colombie britanique