Peter Anthony Jeffris passed away in a climbing accident on Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado on November 16th, 2014, while pursuing one of the joys of his life, summiting a great 14er’. Peter was born in Evanston IL on Feb. 9th, 1989 the firstborn son of Malcolm G. and Jeanne W. Jeffris, and grew up in Oregon WI. A 2007 graduate of Edgewood High School in Madison WI, Peter graduated from the Univ. of Colorado, Boulder in May 2014 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering and concentration in Computer Programming.
Peter was a consummate adventurer, athlete, and builder from an early age, and followed his passions throughout his life. He was a high school swim team member, high school varsity cross country runner, a lacrosse player, and an Eagle Scout who cherished the outdoors and adventure. He was honored by United Way of Dane County WI in 2007 for his work with Habitat for Humanity in Oregon WI.
Throughout college, Peter worked with wonderful colleagues for a succession of innovative tech companies in the Boulder area, ending his career as a robotics engineer with Altius Space Machines of Broomfield CO. He was thrilled by his work on a potential robotic arm for the International Space Station (ISS) and spent long hours perfecting his craft.
Peter is survived by his parents, Jeanne and Malcolm, loving sister Katie and brother Malcolm, Uncle Tony and Aunt Teresa, dearest cousins Mariel and Melissa, as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was the adored nephew of Lynn and Ann Miller of Evergreen CO.
Peter’s family would appreciate donations to support the courageous professionals of the Rocky Mountain National Park Search & Rescue team who devoted so much effort to find him. Donations can be sent to: Rocky Mountain National Park, Chief Ranger’s Office, 1000 Highway 36, Estes Park, CO 80517. Please make checks payable to Rocky Mountain Conservancy-SAR Fund, and note Jeffris SAR on your donation.
A memorial service celebrating Peter’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday Nov. 30th at First Presbyterian Church, 408 N. Bergamont Blvd., Oregon WI 53575. Ph: 608-835-3082
Peter was a consummate adventurer, athlete, and builder from an early age, and followed his passions throughout his life. He was a high school swim team member, high school varsity cross country runner, a lacrosse player, and an Eagle Scout who cherished the outdoors and adventure. He was honored by United Way of Dane County WI in 2007 for his work with Habitat for Humanity in Oregon WI.
Throughout college, Peter worked with wonderful colleagues for a succession of innovative tech companies in the Boulder area, ending his career as a robotics engineer with Altius Space Machines of Broomfield CO. He was thrilled by his work on a potential robotic arm for the International Space Station (ISS) and spent long hours perfecting his craft.
Peter is survived by his parents, Jeanne and Malcolm, loving sister Katie and brother Malcolm, Uncle Tony and Aunt Teresa, dearest cousins Mariel and Melissa, as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was the adored nephew of Lynn and Ann Miller of Evergreen CO.
Peter’s family would appreciate donations to support the courageous professionals of the Rocky Mountain National Park Search & Rescue team who devoted so much effort to find him. Donations can be sent to: Rocky Mountain National Park, Chief Ranger’s Office, 1000 Highway 36, Estes Park, CO 80517. Please make checks payable to Rocky Mountain Conservancy-SAR Fund, and note Jeffris SAR on your donation.
A memorial service celebrating Peter’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday Nov. 30th at First Presbyterian Church, 408 N. Bergamont Blvd., Oregon WI 53575. Ph: 608-835-3082
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