1975-2018
Jeffrey “Jeff” Aaron Eilerts, 43, passed away on August 2, 2018. A loving husband and father, Jeff was successful in business, had a generous soul who put family first and was full of personality.
Jeff was born to Gene and Christine Eilerts on January 22, 1975 in Newton, KS. His family later moved to Tulsa, OK, where he grew up participating in sports and was an accomplished athlete in high school. After graduating from Union High School, Jeff graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1999 with a degree in business administration – finance.
At OU, Jeff met the love of his life, Tiffany Yates, and they married on July 22, 2000. They started their journey in Oklahoma City and eventually settled into the home they built together in Arcadia, OK. Jeff and Tiffany were best friends and enjoyed a happy life together surrounded by family, friends and most importantly, their two daughters, Ashlyn and Tatum.
Jeff’s high energy and fun-loving presence filled every room he entered. His contagious smile, wit and fearlessness were just a few of the qualities for which he was known among family, friends and colleagues. In addition, he had high standards and this was evident in his pristine yard and outdoor space. The regular use of his trusty blower to keep the patio and pavement outside of his home clear of debris at all times became a running family joke.
In addition to working in the yard, Jeff loved sports and was often found cheering on his favorite teams – the OU Sooners, Kansas City Royals and Kansas City Chiefs. He also enjoyed a decade-long career in medical device sales, most recently as the Senior Territory Manager at Terumo, where he earned top sales awards, including the President’s Club.
Of the many achievements throughout his life, Jeff was most proud of his daughters. A devoted father, he doted on them and beamed with pride at their many accomplishments. He loved attending their activities, taking them tubing during regular family visits to Lake Eufaula and spending time together outdoors. Leading by example, Jeff instilled an amazing work ethic and the importance of family in his girls- two everlasting traits they’ll always carry with them.
Jeff was preceded in death by his father, Gene Eilerts, and father-in-law, Mike Yates. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 18 years, Tiffany Eilerts, and their daughters, Ashlyn and Tatum, of the home; mother, Christine Eilerts, of Edmond; brother, Joel and his wife Courtney Eilerts, and their children Taylor and Barrett of San Diego; mother-in-law, Carol Yates, of Edmond; sister-in-law, Kelly Yates, of Tulsa; sister-in-law, Kristi and husband Dan Cadenhead, and their sons, Hudson and Landon, of Plano; and many other family members and close friends.
Family and friends will celebrate Jeff’s life on August 8 at 2:00 p.m. at the New Covenant United Methodist Church of Edmond.
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The Customer Service Dept at Terumo are extremely sadden to hear of the passing of Jeff. May your family find peace and comfort during this difficult time.
I knew and worked with Jeff at TERUMO. He was a good person with a big heart. I am deeply saddened at your loss. My prayers are with his family and I pray he is at peace in heaven.
I have many great memories of Jeff. He always had a smile on his face and was the definition of laid back! My thoughts and my prayers are with you and your family.
Chris,
I was so sad to hear about Jeff. My prayers for you & your family. Praying for peace & comfort at this time..
Paula Crozier
Wichita Ks
Tiffany, I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that God will comfort you and your girls during this time.
Chris, our entire family is heart broken receiving the news of Jeff’s passing. Sending prayers for all of your family. May God hold you, his wife and children, as well as Joel close at this time of such great sorrow.
Tiffany,
We are extremely sorry for your sadness & loss! We love you all so much! Jeffrey will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!
I worked with Jeff both as a Cath Lab Manager and now as a Medical device rep. I’ve had the privilege of knowing Jeff for several years now. Not only did I get to know Jeff through our jobs, our daughters were gymnists. He was very proud of his girls and his family. He will be truly missed! My prayers go out to Tiffany, Ashlyn and Tatum and his entire Family! ?
Tiffany,I am so sorry to hear about jeff .My prayers go out to you and your girls.
May God be with you.
So sorry for your loss. He will be missed. -The Ritenour Family
I am so sorry for your loss. Jeff will be missed by many people. He always had a smile.
You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Jan Fish
We were deeply saddened & shocked by the news of Jeff’s passing. We will forever cherish the memories of our times spent with Jeff, Tiffany & the girls as neighbors, as well as the great times at the lake. The family is in our thoughts.
K & G
Tiffany, Im so sorry for your loss. It was so nice to meet you both in Ireland. I admired how happy you seemed and what a fun relationship the two of you had. Ill pray for peace for you and the kids.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It was a joy to work with Jeff. We worked together at Terumo and I will never forget the warmth of his smile and his positive energy. May he rest in peace.
Tiffany,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you, Ashlyn and Tatum during this very difficult time. Jeff was a great friend with whom I have very many great memories. His smile will forever be in my memory. Love you guys!
Ted
Thinking of you and your family. May they give you comfort during this time of sorrow. Prayers for you and your family.
Tiffany, Our hearts break for you. Jeff was full of life and so fun. We love you guys and cherish your beautiful daughters. Please know Roger and I are here for you.
Our words can never really express the loss to your wonderful family. May our prayers be felt. Jeanie and Roger Webb
We are going to miss you Jeff. Our sympathies go out to your family and we miss your smile brightening up our day. We lost a good one.
Tiffany,
I’m so sorry to hear about Jeff. Right after Jeff and I graduated from OU we started at Ferguson together. He was such a smart and funny guy, he would outwork anyone, and I know how much he loved you. You and your family are in our prayers.
Heath & Erika Rose
Sincere condolences from the Cullen family.
Jeff was one of my high school brothers. I’ll never forget the time and many memories we shared together. Right boot 8, left boot 8, right boot 7 and left boot 7. Just a sample of what forged our bond. Redskins for life.
Rest in peace brother.
I did not know Jeff very well, I only meet him one time, he came down to Tulsa last week looking to purchase my Porsche. Within the hour that I spent with him test driving my car and talking, I could tell he was a great guy. He talked about his 2 daughters glowingly and even got in the backseat and had me drive the car so he could get a feel of how much leg room his daughters would have.
May god give his whole family and friends strength in this extremely trying time.
Our Cath Lab team was very saddened to hear of Jeff’s passing. Jeff was one of our favorite reps. He offered great product support and educational opportunities. We will miss him dearly. Our deepest sympathies go out to his beloved family.
Respectfully,
Amy Birchfield-Manager
St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center-Cath Lab/IR
Enid, Oklahoma
Deeply saddened to hear of Jeff’s passing. Thoughts and prayers for Jeff’s family and friends. I’m sure his contagious smile is radiating in Heaven.
I was lucky enough to be one of Jeff’s teachers and coaches when he was a freshman at Union. He always put a smile on everyone’s face. That is what I remember the most about him making people smile and laugh. He will be missed.
Jeff, You have ascended to a better place but you will be sorely missed. Your personality, humility, and positive energy made it an absolute pleasure to work with you.
I will keep your family in my prayers.