Based in my professional experience as a counselor for people with developmental disabilities I would say that Jeff probably had Aspergers. That was an unknown back then. I used to talk with him some too...he probably did not register some of the meanness, but I am sure that he did feel some of it. He was a nice, nice person and he did go on to do some things he dreamed of before his disability became too much, based on what he wrote for a reunion many years ago. I later realized that he was a really courageous, amazing person.
One positive observation is that we've matured considerably since the late 60s and are more aware of the need to accept diversity in a non-judgmental manner. Thanks to Jeffrey for his contribution to that process.
I was sad to some time ago, hear from Jeff's Sister, Missy, that he had died. (Last I knew, Missy was a professional chef, having graduated (I believe), from The Culinary Institute of America).
Our parents were friends and members of Locust Hill Country Club. I believe that they have both passed away as well. Jeff and I used to play golf there in the mornings (the only time kids could play) and then swim the rest of the day.
I believe that Jeff had polo when he very young, which he ultimately overcame. I don't know that he was on the spectrum but he was very focused on some interests, like the Young Republican's Club. He was a big Nixon fan!
He may have had some issues but I remember him as a very nice, gentle guy. We had some good times together and he died way too young.
Jean Stewart (Feick)
We all should have been nicer to Jeff.
Jean Stewart Feick
Kathy L DeLettera (Bigilin)
Why do you say that? I was his friend & I think he was fairly happy.Nancy Topham (Mueller)
Based in my professional experience as a counselor for people with developmental disabilities I would say that Jeff probably had Aspergers. That was an unknown back then. I used to talk with him some too...he probably did not register some of the meanness, but I am sure that he did feel some of it. He was a nice, nice person and he did go on to do some things he dreamed of before his disability became too much, based on what he wrote for a reunion many years ago. I later realized that he was a really courageous, amazing person.Jim Fisher
One positive observation is that we've matured considerably since the late 60s and are more aware of the need to accept diversity in a non-judgmental manner. Thanks to Jeffrey for his contribution to that process.
Sally Durkee (Durkee)
Amen.
David Walker
I was sad to some time ago, hear from Jeff's Sister, Missy, that he had died. (Last I knew, Missy was a professional chef, having graduated (I believe), from The Culinary Institute of America).
Our parents were friends and members of Locust Hill Country Club. I believe that they have both passed away as well. Jeff and I used to play golf there in the mornings (the only time kids could play) and then swim the rest of the day.
I believe that Jeff had polo when he very young, which he ultimately overcame. I don't know that he was on the spectrum but he was very focused on some interests, like the Young Republican's Club. He was a big Nixon fan!
He may have had some issues but I remember him as a very nice, gentle guy. We had some good times together and he died way too young.