Jeffrey Allen DeBacker

Resided in Cornell, MI
Died May 29, 2015

Cornell, MI
Jeffrey Allen DeBacker, age 61, passed away Friday morning May 29, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family after a long fight with cancer.

Jeff was born on October 14, 1953 to Jerome and Bertha (Branstrom) DeBacker. He lived in Watson his whole life. Jeff bought the family farm at the age of 17 and was proud to raise his 4 four children their.

Jeff married Reba (Skinner-Sustarich) on July 16, 1999 and together they built the Superior Game Ranch along with operating the dairy and potato farm. Jeff

12 Tributes for “Jeffrey Allen DeBacker”

    Darryl and I are saddened to hear of Jeff’s passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with all of his family at this most sorrowful time of your live’s.

    DeBacker Family: My Deepest sympathy in your loss. I will forever be grateful for all of the friendship, laughs, stories, hunts & memories we shared. I will forever miss my friend Jeff.

    Jeff was truly an amazing friend and an outstanding person. There wasn’t anything he won’t have done for my family. He will be missed greatly but the memories and friendship will never be forgotten.

    Tammy, Wendy, and families. So sorry to hear of your step-dad’s passing. My condolences to you and your Mom. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

    I know that some times cancer can take the best people away from us and it did with taking Jeff away from all of his loved ones and friends and family. I am sorry to hear he has passed away. Know you are all in my prayers daily.
    Even though times will hurt for a while knowing Jeff will no longer be in any further pain will help. He will be watching over all of you daily and still over seeing the farm.
    I’m going to miss you Jeff but I know you will be in heaven with my dad watching over all of us in the family.
    God bless

    Diane Kossow

    Many people will say sorry for your loss, but Jeff isn’t lost; he has finally been found. Heaven has gained another angel and is forever looking down upon us and watching over each and everyone. Jeff’s was a kind, caring soul and will be forever remembered for all the good he has done for others. He was like a brother to me. Thanks for being a great friend.

    So many memories to cherish from the old days that fill my heavy heart today. God’s call for Jeff seems early but I know we will share again behind the veil. My prayers for all his family that strength and peace guide you forward. With Love – Patty Stevens

    Riba & Family:
    My sincere condolences to all the DeBacker family. I

    Dear Reba – So sorry you lost your husband. You sure have had your share of sad times between losing your brother, Pete and now Jeff. I remember Tammy and Wendy, but not Jeffrey. I do remember working with you as Girl Scout leaders and having morning coffee together in Gwinn. Now that I think about it, when did I not have a job where I had time to get together for coffee? I barely remember Jeffrey from high school – it was so long ago – in fact I found his picture with my sophomore class but not my junior or senior class. Did he change schools and graduate from another high school? You sure have your hands busy now running the ranch and farm. I bet he really enjoyed his life with you and the animals. I remember running into you once in town and you said how much work the ranch is. Hopefully you have a lot of people to help you out with it now. I wish there was some way I could help you. I don’t know anything about farming, but I’d enjoy feeding animals on the ranch. Anyway, if you’d like, I’d love getting together with you. I work at the I.S.D. (technical education school) so I’ll be out of work for the summer soon and will have some time. My phone number is 399-0534. Call me some time and I’d love to take a ride out and see you again and the ranch. Take care, and once again, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. Sorry I wasn’t able to get out of work to go to the funeral.Cathy

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