Jeremy C. Nef passed away peacefully February 9, 2023, in his home surrounded by his wife and children. He was 45.

Jeremy was born in Manning, Alberta, Canada on May 26, 1977, to Darwin C. and Wendy Lee Olson Nef. He lived in Canada, Idaho, California and several areas in Utah, until he made Helper, Utah his home where he spent his time raising his daughters and working for Bruno Engineering.

Jeremy served a faithful mission in Brazil for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1996-98. He went on to get his degree in drafting at ITT Tech in Murray, Utah.

He married his eternal companion, Jennifer Lynn Ebner, in the Idaho Falls, Idaho Temple in June 1999. Jeremy loved his family, they were his top priority, his everything, his reason to fight cancer as hard as he did.

Jeremy will always be remembered for his contagious smile, zeal for life and his positive attitude despite his life of physical pain and hardship. His is an example of love, patience, selflessness and having joyful spirit.

He left lasting memories for his desire to live life to the fullest and his spirit of high adrenaline activities.

Jeremy is survived by his darling wife, Jennifer; daughters, Crystal, Kelsea, Jadyn and Ginger Nef; siblings, Josie Rock, Heidi Crockett, James Nef, Obie Nef; parents, Wendy Wilcox, Darwin Nef; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Preceded in death by his beloved sister, Amy Clawson; niece, Elayda Clawson; and his grandparents.

Funeral service, Friday, February 17, 2023, 11:00 a.m., Helper Stake Center where the family will receive friends beginning at 9:30. Interment will take place in the Burton Cemetery (2727 West 2600 South Rexburg, Idaho, 83440) on Saturday, February 18, 2023, 11:00 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price and Huntington where friends are always welcome daily and may share memories of Jeremy online at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net.