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Kattner, Jeffrey D.

September 9, 1967 –
 February 8, 2015

Obituary

Jeffrey “Jeff” Doyle Kattner, age 47, of Carrollton, Texas died on February 8th 2015. He is survived by his wife, Leslie Marie Hess, one son, Dylan Smith, one step-daughter, Karlie Hess, and many very close friends who miss him dearly.

He is known as being a child at heart; sweet, giving, loyal and dedicated to those he loved. Jeff loved his work and spent his time on the job teaching others how to lead while learning it himself. He never met a stranger; giving a friendly ‘hello’ to everyone he met & always turning them into new friends. No matter how Jeff felt he always kept a smile on his face and sought to bring happiness to those around him. When he wasn’t working he enjoyed watching UFC, MMA, the Cowboys & Patriots football games, playing games on the Wii or passing time with friends & family. Jeff would try everything at least once and always kept an optimistic spirit. He leaves behind his dog, Chance, who he loved.

After Glow

I’d like the memory of me
to be a happy one.
I’d like to leave an after glow
of smiles when life is done.
I’d like to leave an echo
whispering softly down the ways,
Of happy times and laughing 
times and bright and 
sunny days.
I’d like the tears of those who 
grieve, to dry before the sun
Of happy memories that I leave
When life is done.

 

“I want people to remember that Jeff had such a zest for life; unfortunately it was cut short. He was an honest, giving and trusting man that will be missed deeply and passionately.” ~ Leslie Hess; wife

 

 

A service will be held on Sunday, February 22nd 2015 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Aria’s Memorial Chapel 19310 Preston Road, Dallas, TX.

 

 

Arrangements are under the direction of:
ARIA Cremation Service & Funeral Home
19310 Preston Road, Dallas, Texas 75252
214-306-6700

 

    Polly
    10 Feb 2015
    6:01am

    you are missed and loved by many….

    Linda
    10 Feb 2015
    10:03am

    Dear Jeff. It really hurts to say “Good bye” so soon.

    Mason thane
    10 Feb 2015
    9:26pm

    I’m gonna miss you friend. I’m sorry you had to go. I will see you again!

    Leslie Hess
    11 Feb 2015
    8:41pm

    Jeff I love you sooo much and miss you so dearly I do not know how I will go on, life isn’t the same without you!! We had a connection I sense things with you I never have with anyone or ever will with anyone- our love was once in a life time our dreams, or future was cut far to soon…. I love you Jeff like no other xoxxo miss you deeply I am sooo LONELY WITHOUT YOU!

    Katherina
    14 Feb 2015
    5:00pm

    Jeff, it’s sad to know your gone, you didn’t get to see your grandson growup. You will be missed and remembered as an awesome son, dad, and granddad.

    Jerry
    19 Feb 2015
    5:18pm

    Jeff kept coming back throughout his struggles. I am sorry for his loss to his family.

    Leslie
    21 Feb 2015
    9:20pm

    Jeff- it’s not getting easier how could you have left me, miss you sooo deeply!!!! I want you back I need you, miss you, love you. So many plans, dreams and love that is gone with you- still hoping for you to walk in the house- it’s just NOT Real to me : ( HEART BROKE

    Bill
    21 Feb 2015
    10:30pm

    I am so soŕry for the family’s tremendous loss. Jeff kept me coming back

    leslie
    5 Mar 2015
    7:45pm

    I MISS YOU JEFF!!!!! IT’S NOT GETTING EASIER, THE DAYS ARE GETTING LONGER AND MY HEART IS FILLED WITH SUCH GRIEF AND SADNESS!! I WISH YOU COULD COME HOME, LOVE YOU DEEPLY AND TRULY XOXO

    Karlie Hess
    16 Apr 2015
    9:37am

    I miss you so much dad, I think about you everyday and how much i loved you being a part of my life.

    Roderick
    30 Dec 2015
    7:16pm

    Sorry to hear this! Its such a shock. I do remember my business conversations/meeting with him. He was very kind and considerate.

    Lori Smith
    16 Apr 2016
    10:39pm

    Sorry for your loss..all the crying wont bring him back

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