Jeffrey Theodore Woodhave

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July 3, 1952 – January 14, 2026

Jeffrey Theodore Woodhave was born on July 3, 1952, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Theodore Woodhave and Ruth Ann Nelson Woodhave. He was the oldest of two boys. When Jeff was three years old, his family moved to Bountiful, Utah, where he lived for the rest of his life.

Jeff graduated from Bountiful High School and later from the University of Utah. He served an LDS mission in the Philippines and developed a great love for the people.

He worked for US West and also stayed active through side jobs at the University of Utah and Deer Valley.

He had a deep love for his children and grandchildren and was always ready with treats or a quick run for hamburgers and ice cream. Jeff especially enjoyed camping and fishing trips with his family to Yellowstone and the mountains of Utah, as well as family trips to Disneyland.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Ruth Woodhave.

Jeff is survived by his children, Eric (Cynthia), Lindsey, and Chris; and his grandchildren, Madi, Shelby, Mitchell, David, and Gunner. He is also survived by his brother, John (Christie), and his nieces and nephew.

He will be fondly remembered and missed by family and friends. Interment will be at the Bountiful City Cemetery. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday, January 30, 2026 at the Bountiful Cemetery - all who would like to participate are welcome to attend.