In loving memory

I would like to say a few words about Jeff Funk, a wonderful volunteer who recently passed away. Even though I have known Jeff since I was young, I knew him mostly through his service to the library. Every Thursday evening, Jeff would come in to help assist patrons and to shelve books. He also brought with him treats for the staff who were working that night. That is how Thursday became lovingly known as "French Fry Thursday". Luckily, I work on Thursdays 12-8pm, so I always had the pleasure of working with Jeff. He added something to Thursdays that I can't quite explain (not just the french fries). He added jokes and smiles...and he just had a way of making something ordinary be something extraordinary. Needless to say, Thursday was my favorite workday of the week, and I attribute that mainly to the fact that I got to spend it with fun and happy people. Jeff has been an example to me of someone who gave so generously without asking for anything in return...and who truly enjoyed life. So in honor of the tradition that Jeff started, French Fry Thursday lives on forever.
Thank you Jeff for your service, and kindness...and wisecracks--we will miss you more than you could know.
Love always,
Tessa