Jeffery Steven Marrott, 32, passed away Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006, at his home in Whitefish.

He was born May 30, 1973, in Provo, Utah, to Thomas M. and JoDeen (Nielson) Marrott. Jeff received his education in Utah graduating from Independence High School in 1991.

He worked various jobs before moving to Boulder, Colo., where he lived for a time. On April 20, 1997, Jeff married Sandra Riley in Las Vegas. Back in Provo, Jeff worked in construction before beginning his career in the printing industry in 1998. The family moved to Whitefish in 2003, when Jeff went to work for Resource Label Group.

Jeff was an avid camper, hiker, fisherman and cook. He was a very hard worker and was well-loved by all who knew him. Jeff had a very special relationship with his paternal grandmother.

Jeff was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, his paternal grandfather, one aunt and two uncles.

He is survived by his wife, Sandy, of Whitefish; one daughter, Syrria; a son, Skyler; his parents, Tom and JoDeen, of Orem, Utah; two brothers, Kenneth of St. George, Utah, and Thomas of Orem, Utah; his paternal grandmother, Lorraine Marrott, of Orem; and many other relatives.

Memorial services for Jeff will be held at 5:30 p.m. today, Feb. 1, in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Whitefish, with Bishop Mark Hudson presiding. Additional services will be held in Orem, with burial in the Orem City Cemetery.

Johnson Mortuary and Crematory is caring for Jeff's family.