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Jeffrey L. Piper
11/30/1953 - 01/29/2021
Obituary For Jeffrey L. Piper
Jeffrey L. Piper Nov. 30, 1953-Jan. 29, 2021
Jeffrey L. Piper, 67, of Altoona, passed away Friday at his residence. He was born in Altoona, the son of Doris L. (Lukehart) Piper and Donald F. Piper. He was a 1971 graduate of Hollidaysburg High School. Jeff retired after serving 20 years in the United States Coast Guard. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time outdoors, music and loved watching football, baseball and NASCAR. Jeff was employed by E. Merrill Smith Funeral Home. He is survived by three children, Todd Piper and wife, Elisa, of Citrus Heights, CA, Christopher Piper and wife, Kristina, of San Diego, CA, and Brianna Piper Dahlstrom, of Spokane, WA; 8 grandchildren; two brothers: Rick Piper and wife, Irene, of Port Gamble, WA, Gary Piper of East Freedom, sister, Cheryl Smith and husband, Kevin, of Bothell, WA; and his stepmother, Jean Piper of Duncansville; aunts: Donna Shultz and husband, Roy of Hollidaysburg and Gloria Lukehart of Penacock, NH; nieces, nephews, cousins, and special neighbor, “Super Dave” Wilt. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Ronnie, his fiancé Barbara Falls, and several aunts and uncles. Jeff was a kind-hearted person who loved his family very much. Those who knew Jeff knew he loved to laugh and enjoyed sharing stories. A funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. In remembrance of Jeff, donations may be made to Alcoholics Anonymous, General Service Office, Box 459, Grand Central Station, New York, NY, 10163, Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS, 66675-8516, or the Central PA Humane Society, 1837 East Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, PA, 16602. Arrangements are being handled by E. Merrill Smith Funeral Home, Inc., 2309 Broad Avenue, Altoona, PA. Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.
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