Jefferson Magee Loveless, age 59, passed away quietly on Monday, October 31, 2011, after a lengthy illness. Jefferson is survived by his wife, Anne, his son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Gabrielle, two siblings, James Loveless and Marilyn Winfree of Texas and an assortment of nieces and nephews. Jeff was born to Roy and Jane Loveless in Fort Worth, Texas. Jeff was the youngest of four children. Jeff received his B.A. in history and political science from Texas Wesleyan University. Jeff moved to New Mexico in the early 1980s. Jeff loved the mountains and deserts of New Mexico, but he never lost his love of all things Texan. Though Jeff had a number of occupations, the one he enjoyed most was as a travel agent at Kirtland Air Force Base. Jeff loved to travel himself. His sense of humor and expertise made him a favorite with his customers. His avocation was genealogy, he had traced the branches of his and his wife's family tree and had over 11,000 links. Jeff was a member of Monte Vista Christian Church in Albuquerque. Until his health prevented him from doing so, he sang in the choir. Jeff was also the head of the Shepherding program. The family requests that memorials be given to the church to be used for the choir, youth and parish nursing programs. The memorial service for Jeff will be held at Monte Vista Christian Church at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 5, 2011. Jeff's cremated remains will be in-niched at Sunset Memorial Park.∼Jefferson Magee Loveless, 59, passed away, Monday, Oct. 31, 2011, in Albuquerque, N.M.
Memorial service: was 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at Monte Vista Christian Church. Memorials: Monte Vista Christian Church's choir, youth or parish nursing programs.
Jeff was born Sept. 14, 1952, in Fort Worth, the son of Roy and Jane Magee Loveless. He graduated in 1971 from Paschal High School and received his B.A. in history and political science from Texas Wesleyan University. He was a member of University Christian Church, Fort Worth, before moving to New Mexico in the early 1980s, at which time he transfered his membership to Monte Vista Christian Church where he sang in the choir. He loved the beautiful mountains and deserts of New Mexico, but was always proud of his Texas roots.
Jeff worked for the Southland Corporation and the Tandy Corporation while living in the Metroplex, but it was his tenure as travel agent of Albuquerque's Kirtland Air Force Base that he found his true calling. His sense of humor and expertise made him a favorite with his customers. Jeff's hobby was genealogy; he had traced the branches of his family tree back to the Mayflower. He was generous with his knowledge and time, and enjoyed researching for others. Jeff adored his family, and always was happiest at holidays and family gatherings and celebrations.
Jeff will be remembered for his razor-sharp memory, his kindness, his intelligence and keen sense of humor. Jeff was predeceased by his grandparents, Roy and Mary Adine Buck Loveless and Bartlett and Myrtis Lowry Magee; parents, Roy and Jane Magee Loveless; and brother, Roy Hobart "Bart" Loveless.
Survivors: Wife of 25 years, Anne; his son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Gabrielle; siblings, James Michael Loveless of Fort Worth and Marilyn Jane Loveless Winfree of Arlington; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Kenneth Polito
Jefferson Magee Loveless, age 59, passed away quietly on Monday, October 31, 2011, after a lengthy illness. Jefferson is survived by his wife, Anne, his son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Gabrielle, two siblings, James Loveless and Marilyn Winfree of Texas and an assortment of nieces and nephews. Jeff was born to Roy and Jane Loveless in Fort Worth, Texas. Jeff was the youngest of four children. Jeff received his B.A. in history and political science from Texas Wesleyan University. Jeff moved to New Mexico in the early 1980s. Jeff loved the mountains and deserts of New Mexico, but he never lost his love of all things Texan. Though Jeff had a number of occupations, the one he enjoyed most was as a travel agent at Kirtland Air Force Base. Jeff loved to travel himself. His sense of humor and expertise made him a favorite with his customers. His avocation was genealogy, he had traced the branches of his and his wife's family tree and had over 11,000 links. Jeff was a member of Monte Vista Christian Church in Albuquerque. Until his health prevented him from doing so, he sang in the choir. Jeff was also the head of the Shepherding program. The family requests that memorials be given to the church to be used for the choir, youth and parish nursing programs. The memorial service for Jeff will be held at Monte Vista Christian Church at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 5, 2011. Jeff's cremated remains will be in-niched at Sunset Memorial Park.∼Jefferson Magee Loveless, 59, passed away, Monday, Oct. 31, 2011, in Albuquerque, N.M.
Memorial service: was 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at Monte Vista Christian Church. Memorials: Monte Vista Christian Church's choir, youth or parish nursing programs.
Jeff was born Sept. 14, 1952, in Fort Worth, the son of Roy and Jane Magee Loveless. He graduated in 1971 from Paschal High School and received his B.A. in history and political science from Texas Wesleyan University. He was a member of University Christian Church, Fort Worth, before moving to New Mexico in the early 1980s, at which time he transfered his membership to Monte Vista Christian Church where he sang in the choir. He loved the beautiful mountains and deserts of New Mexico, but was always proud of his Texas roots.
Jeff worked for the Southland Corporation and the Tandy Corporation while living in the Metroplex, but it was his tenure as travel agent of Albuquerque's Kirtland Air Force Base that he found his true calling. His sense of humor and expertise made him a favorite with his customers. Jeff's hobby was genealogy; he had traced the branches of his family tree back to the Mayflower. He was generous with his knowledge and time, and enjoyed researching for others. Jeff adored his family, and always was happiest at holidays and family gatherings and celebrations.
Jeff will be remembered for his razor-sharp memory, his kindness, his intelligence and keen sense of humor. Jeff was predeceased by his grandparents, Roy and Mary Adine Buck Loveless and Bartlett and Myrtis Lowry Magee; parents, Roy and Jane Magee Loveless; and brother, Roy Hobart "Bart" Loveless.
Survivors: Wife of 25 years, Anne; his son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Gabrielle; siblings, James Michael Loveless of Fort Worth and Marilyn Jane Loveless Winfree of Arlington; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Published in Star-Telegram on November 6, 2011