DAVID GLEN JEFFERY

David Glen Jeffery, age 79, passed away July 11, 2023, in Peoria, AZ where he resided with his wife, Norma Stryker-Jeffery.

David (Dave) was born in Corvallis, Oregon on January 27, 1944, to parents Glen Edwin Jeffery and Marjory Joan (Davidson) Jeffery. Dave and his mother moved back to Meade, Kansas where his father joined them after serving overseas during WWII. Dave resided there with his family until leaving for college at Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas.  While there, he earned his Army ROTC commission when he graduated. He was an active member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity.

He retired as a Lt Colonel in the Army after twenty years of serving and protecting our country that he so loved.  He served as the Commanding Officer of Headquarters Company 191st Ordnance Battalion (AMMO) in South Vietnam; Officer in the Logistics Staff Office Headquarters U. S. Army Europe in Germany; Assistant Program Manager for Logistics, HELLFIRE/GLLD; prior training with Industry at Sikorsky Aircraft Company; Executive Officer to the Deputy Commanding General for Research and Development; Commander of Louisiana Army Ammunition Plant, Shreveport, Louisiana; and last served in the Pentagon working in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Research, Development and Acquisition).

In addition to the Legion of Merit medal, his awards and decorations included the Bronze Star, Two Meritorious Service Medals with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Joint Service Commendation Medal, and the Army Commendation Medal along with various service and foreign ribbons.

Following his retirement in 1987, He worked as a Program Manager of Aerospace and Defense Systems at the EC Corporation in Huntsville, AL.  Dave moved to California where he worked for Northrup-Grumman and later as a consultant for Boeing and other government contractors.  While in California, he served on the NASA Board.

Dave's education included a Bachelor and Master of Science Degree in Chemistry from Pittsburg State University, and a Master of Business Administration from USC. He was a graduate of the US Army Command and General Staff College. He was accepted into the Army War College training officers for advancement to Colonel and onto General.

Dave had a love of reading, music, history and traveling. He had a strong faith in the Lord, and loved his country, his family and his friends.  He will be dearly missed.

He is survived by his wife, Norma, her children and grandchildren, two sisters, Janice (Harley) Partridge of Wichita, Kansas, Lori (Tim) Ross of Meade, Kansas, five nieces, five great nieces and two great nephews.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 23, 2023, at the United Methodist Church, Meade, Kansas.  Interment will follow in the Graceland Cemetery, Meade.

If desired, Memorial donations may be made to Tunnels to Towers Foundation, International Sanctuary or an organization of your choice.