Jeff Wamsley

Jeff Wamsley, 49, died at 11 p.m., July 25, 2016, after a valiant two-year battle with cancer.

He devoted his life to providing for his family – his loving wife and soulmate Shannon, daughters Tiffiny and Jessica and sons, Jeffrey and Curtis.

Born in Evanston, April 21, 1967, Jeff wore many hats throughout his work life. In the core-drilling industry, his keen ability to work in any environment and carry out difficult jobs carried him all over the world – first to Alaska, then to Kirgizstan, the Skeleton Coast of Namibia and many different locations throughout the United States.

One of Jeff's fondest experiences was at the Red Dog Mine in Alaska, where the rigs were moved with helicopters. He and his crew set many records for footage over the years and he set the bar very high for those who will follow after.

The word impossible was just a speed-bump in his perception.

Jeff's passions included spending time with his family, taking them camping and hunting as often as possible. Jeff was an avid collector of guns and was proud of his collection.

Muscle cars and pick-ups were another passion. His 'Cuda, purchased in high school, provided an enhancement to his mechanical abilities and an equal challenge to his driving privileges.

Jeff was the proud owner of a 2011 apple green/black Heritage Soft Tail Harley Davidson.

Jeff is survived by his wife, Shannon; four children; Tiffiny Wamsley and companion Josh Crowder, Jessica Wamsley, Jeffrey Wamsley and girlfriend Naomi, and Curtis Wamsley and his girlfriend Mary; granddaughter Allison Crowder; his adopted grandsons Trenton, Vincent, and Aidan, all of Elko, Nev .; father, Robert Wamsley and his wife Rosemary, of Elko, Nev .; mother, Dorothy Roberts and fiancé, John Cook, of West Valley City, Utah; brothers, Jim (Alisa) Wamsley, of Rock Springs, Bill Wamsley of Elko, Nev., and Joe (Samantha) Wamsley of Rock Springs; sister, Kelly Brink of Green River; countless nieces and nephews; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and close family friends, especially Julian and Timothy Ricker, also survive.

Those preceding him in death include his paternal grandparents Robert C. and Annie Stuart Wamsley; maternal grandparents Bruce and Imogene Kiever; and uncles Kent and Curtis Wamsley, Harold Kiever and Jerry Seip.

Services took place July 30.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorial donations be made to the Jeff Wamsley Go Fund Me account http://www.gofundme.com/2egx2mv8 to help cover the many medical costs incurred.