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Jeffrey Alan Booth
January 21, 1952 ~ November 13, 2017 (age 65) 65 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Eduardo Fargas
April 14, 2018 3:17 AM
It was with great sadness that I found out today about Jeff's passing. I worked at the lab at Conn Creek Winery in 1988, while I was a student at UC Davis. It was great to have Jeff as my boss. I learned an enormous amount, and we had a great time together. I always remembered this experience fondly, and during the last two years I had tried intermittently to find Jeff through the usual Internet channels to say hello, but unfortunately, I was never able to find any contact information. Today I tried again, and the first entry was his obituary. One often hears of the ways in which the inexperience of youth leads to trouble, but back then, it made me unable to realize just how happy I was working in this field, not having much to compare it to. My father, a plant scientist, suggested I look into this as a career when I told him all the stories from the winery and Jeff. He too passed in 2016, and I sometimes regret not having followed that path, when life was speaking to me so clearly. Perhaps trying to contact Jeff was also my way to get in touch with viticulture and enology again. I remember visiting the winery some time after working there, and Jeff, who didn't know I was coming, opened a door to find me in front of him, and said "Oh, it's you! Do you want a job?". He had such a quick wit! Maybe it was because I was a fellow guitarist (he offered me first dibs on his Les Paul Custom when he sold it) and musician that we had this affinity. I always felt he valued my work and he always had my back if anyone questioned it. Many, if not most, important winemaking decisions were based on the numbers I, a 25-year-old then, was generating at the lab (!). I will always be grateful to Jeff for having trusted me in this way and for never having expressed himself in a way that would make me doubt myself; it was always constructive feedback and teaching. If I ever made his (great) hair stand on end, he never let on. In this sunny, happy period in my life, Jeff was a huge protagonist. You, his family, do not know me, but I write to you to express my condolences and the idea that there are many other people you have never heard of, just like myself, who have happy memories of Jeff and are grateful to have met him.
A candle was lit by Eduardo Fargas
on April 14, 2018 1:55 AM
A candle was lit by Jennifer L Pitino
on January 3, 2018 10:47 PM
Message from Lili and Charles Thomas
November 28, 2017 12:00 AM
Dear Nancy, Our hearts ache for you. Jeff was a wonderful man and friend - thoughtful and honest. We still cherish his cheesy jokes and bad puns. Please let us know the time and location of the celebration of his life. Our love to you, Lili and Charles
Message from Bill & Doreen Bishop
November 27, 2017 3:05 PM
To the entire Booth family - our sincerest condolences concerning Jeff's passing. He was a friend that we had not seen on several years. Please let us know when and where the Celebration of Life event will held. We'd love to be there and share stories for days gone by. Bill & Doreen Bishop
A candle was lit by Haley
on November 25, 2017 9:16 PM
Message from Nob Hill Foods
November 25, 2017 1:07 PM
Deepest condolences for my best customer and friend Jeff
Message from Alekzander Moore and family
November 25, 2017 11:32 AM
Oh Nancy I'm so sorry. Our prayers are with you and your family. If we can do anything for you please call. 7078129311
Message from Eikleen Bodnar
November 25, 2017 10:58 AM
Dear Nancy, My heartfelt sympathy . There will never be another Jeff. Such a talented man! And too young to leave us. Love to you, , Nancy. Eileen
Message from Ruth Pearson Nygaard
November 24, 2017 7:06 PM
Jeff. You were a great uncle. I will miss your encouragement and jokes; discussions about wine, Tabasco, cold remedies, Beatles and song lyrics. Like all the concerts you snuck into, you snuck out of our lives. I hope the concert is a good one. Say "Hi" to everyone. You are woven into the thread of my being and I miss you terribly. Your favorite neice, Ruthie.
A candle was lit by Ruth Pearson Nygaard
on November 24, 2017 6:58 PM
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