Jeffrey Scott Lone's Obituary
Jeffery Scott Lone
Jeff, 64, passed away of natural causes at his home in Sandy Utah, on September 23, 2017.
Jeff was born October 12, 1952, in Salt Lake City, Utah to parents William and Evelyn Lone.
He attended Skyline High School and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Political Science
from the University of Utah.
He served an LDS mission in 1972 in New York.
He married his high school sweetheart, Terry Jensen in 1979. They later divorced, but remained the best of friends.
Jeff was a Deputy with the Salt Lake County Sheriffs Department, where he received the
Medal of Valor in 2002, Law Enforcement Officer of the year, and Medal of Distinction.
He later retired from Unified P.D.
He was a brave and dedicated officer who served with kindness, compassion and dignity.
He was loved by fellow officers.
He will be deeply missed and was the "rock" of the family.
He was quick witted and had an infectious laugh and a great sense of humor.
Jeff was the epitomy of honesty and integrity..
He was a very charitable person, donating to multiple charities every month.
(Excerpt from brother Kenny Lone)
You could read in the paper about his heroism for standing down two armed bank robbers so that the bank teller that they had taken hostage could spend Christmas Day
with her family.
You wont read about the checks he wrote every month to the Utah Food Bank and 4-5 other needy organizations that help the less fortunate.
You wont read about all of the homeless and needy that he took to restaurants and bought them dinner and put a little money in their pocket. And yes, he knew who was
panhandling for an income or drugs vs who were the real needy.
You wont read about all of the homeless families that Jeff bought dinner for.
You wont read about the victims from Katrina that he bought clothes and personal hygiene products for and left them with a little cash in their pocket too.
The cash in his wallet wasn't always for him.
You wont read about the new shoes he bought for the homeless that were barefoot.
My brother's HUGE heart and wallet were always open for the truly less fortunate.
Soo many people really don't know who we lost. My brother left this a better place. His next mission must be a important one - one that requires more than a badge
and a gun.
We lost a real hero. God Bless you Jeff.
Jeff was preceded in death by parents William and Evelyn Lone and sister Beep Carlson.
He is survived by siblings Kathy Nelson, Kenny Lone, Jo Lowry (Lee),and wife of 29 years Terry Lone, 8 neices and nephews.
There will be a celebration in Jeff's honor on Oct. 17 at the Day Barn Pavilion, 1166 E Pioneer Road (12400 So.) from 5-8 pm. Police Officers please come in uniform to
honor Jeff.
Please bring funny stories or memorable moments to share with the family.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Jeff's name to the Utah Food Bank, or Humane Society of Utah.
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