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Jeffrey Roger Rancier, 26, a resident of Albuquerque was killed in a tragic auto accident on Thursday, December 11, 2008. He was traveling to visit family in Colorado. Born in Albuquerque, he attended Montezuma Elementary, Jackson Middle School, Manzano High and Temple Baptist Academy. As a child he loved BMX bikes, playing soccer, and being in the Boy Scouts. Jeffrey was an accomplished photographer who provided all the photography for the recent book "Siegfried Hahn: My Life as an Artist and Teacher." He was an avid outdoorsman who spent many hours in the desert and mountains 4-wheeling and rappelling. He was also an ace snowboarder who taught his little brother, Jack how to snowboard. Jeffrey has worked for Express Scripts, The Great American Steak House, Pro-handyman and most recently, Burkett Construction. Jeffrey married Stephanie Jemison and in 2006, they shared the joy of the birth of their son, Joseph Neil Rancier. Jeffrey is survived by his son, Joseph Neil Rancier; his mother, Jude Splinter of Fruita, Colorado; his father, Jerry Rancier and wife, Christine of Albuquerque, NM; brothers, Jason, Justin, and Jack Rancier; aunt, Neva King; uncles, James Rancier and wife Cathy of Las Vegas, NM and George Harper and family of Long Beach, CA; great aunt Lavelle Sandford; cousins, Kristy and Rachel King and Kelly Harper; other relatives; and many friends. Jeffrey was a loving father, son and brother and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, Saturday, December 20, 2008, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, Sunday, December 21, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations for the education of Joseph Neil (Joey) are preferred. An account in the name of Joseph Neil Rancier is set up at Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union, Account #1262020, P.O. Box 23040, Albuquerque, NM 87190-1040. Jeffrey's family would like to express a special thanks to Amanda Rose, Paula Jemison, Brian Ferry, Larry Jaramillo, Cory Burkett, Anubus, and the Thornburgh Family. Also, special thanks to Express Scripts and finally Mike Harms and Kara Wilmot in Colorado. Jeffrey was a quiet man with a heart of gold and a gentle soul. We will miss you. Please visit our online guestbook for Jeffrey at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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