Obituary of Jeffrey James Vaber

Jeffrey James Vaber, 51, of Phelps Road, McGraw passed away October 7, 2010 at University Hospital in Syracuse. Jeff was born on November 7, 1958 in Cortland, the son of James and Beverly Silvino Vaber. Jeff was an avid environmentalist and nature-lover. He contributed to green energy by installing a wind turbine on his property. He loved music, especially the Grateful Dead and Phish, and was a frequent concert goer. Jeff always put others before himself. Jeff is survived by his wife Dixie Goforth Vaber; his children Aiyana Vaber, Taimah Vaber, Naomi Vaber, Heather (Nate) Wingard, Allison Orr, all of Cortland; his parents James and Beverly Vaber of Homer; his brother Doug (Chris) Vaber of Homer; his grandson Jeremiah Schaap; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at 6:00 pm on Tuesday at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home located at 9 Lincoln Ave in Cortland. Friends are invited to call from 4:00-6:00 pm prior to the service. Anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution in Jeffs name are asked to consider Loaves and Fishes located at 13 Court Street Cortland, NY 13045. To offer online condolences, visit www.wright-beard.com. Dixie @ family, please know that Robert and I are thinking of y we are so sorry for your loss, Dixie if y ever need a shoulder or an ear im here love y very much Sherri @ Robert Jim and Bev, Linda and I would like to offer our condolences on the loss of your son Jeff. Know you are in our prayers. Paul & Linda Quinlan Aiyana, Taimah, Naomi, Sorry to hear about the passing of your Father. Stay strong and remember you have a great family and many friends who are thinking of you... Mark W. Clark To the Vaber Family, "I understand what you are going through, because I've experienced the loss of someone very dear in my life,too -and even though every person has to get through a time like this in their own way, I know you will come through. Someday, the pain will ease - and the memories will bring comfort, just as they did with me," (well, almost) (but) soon you'll find yourself back in the stream of things. I know..." Beverly, you and I were in school together..maybe you will remember, but even if not, please know that my heart goes out to you. I lost my Kelly in a car accident five years ago..she would have been the same age as your son. It's sad, but hopefully time will heal. Please offer my sympathy to your husband and Jeffrey's family. Polly (Mancini) Ward I am so sorry to hear about Jeff's passing. Out of all the people I have ever met he was truly one of the nicest people I have ever had known. He was such a happy and caring person and he always had a smile. Courtney McCallen-Kim Dear Jim & Bev - Norma Rhodes sent me notice of your son Jeffrey's passing & I'm so very sorry. Your family was always so good to my family & you're in my prayers. All best, Nancy Rhodes