Jeffrey Dale Lendahl.

Jeffrey Dale Lendahl, age 53, passed away on March 5, 2016 at Saint Joseph Hospital in Eureka after a being recently diagnosed with esophageal cancer.

Jeff was born on April 23, 1962 to Rex and Sylvia Lendahl. Jeff lived his entire life in Humboldt County.

He worked as a meat cutter, timber faller and commercial fisherman most of his life. Jeff was a devoted father, son, brother and life-long friend to many, many people.

Jeff had an amazing ability with regard to his two of his greatest passions; hunting and fishing. Stories of successful deer hunts are still told about Jeff and his best dog ever, Milo. Jeff had a brute strength and toughness but was also a tender, compassionate and loving man. He was rough around the edges with a heart of gold.

Jeff dearly loved his children and showed it in so many ways. He was the best dad he could possibly be in spite of many challenges and much adversity. Jeff is survived by his three children, Justin, Ty, and Brooke, his mom, Sylvia, his brother, Jerry, special life-long friends, the Wiley & Angie Stapp Family, Jeff & Tuesday Peterson Family, the entire Gess Family; particularly the Jerrys, Forest & Susie Wooden, Glenn Johnson Family, and the Pasquini brothers. Jeff was a special uncle to Lane, Ryder, and Hunter Stapp, Ridge, Ford, and Bryce Peterson, and Bryce Gess.

Jeff is also survived by many nieces and nephews, cousins and other extended family friends too numerous to count.  Jeff was preceded in death by his dad, Rex Lendahl and special friends Boy and Betty Stapp.

Jeff dearly loved the outdoors. He had a passion for so many outdoor activities. He loved to hunt Brant on the bay, hunt big bucks in his secret spots in the Yolla Bolly Wilderness, fishing of any kind, but particularly ocean fishing and digging clams. Jeff dearly loved the time he spent in the Pilot Ridge Country.

Jeff’s family and friends would like to express their gratitude to the doctors and staff at Saint Joseph Hospital particularly Jenny Tehan who has also been a life-long friend, and the wonderful staff of Hospice of Humboldt.

A celebration of Jeff’s life will be held at a date yet to be determined. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to Hospice of Humboldt. Also, on Jeff’s behalf please make personal donations to your tackle box, rifle collection, and decoy spread.