Jeffry Earl Menuey died September 24th, 2015 in Box Butte General Hospital) Alliance, NE.
He was born January 12, 1949 during the blizzard of ’49 to Lance Earl Menuey and Patricia Ann [Myers] Menuey. From a very early age Jeff always had a pocket full of marbles for that game of “for keeps” at the end of the school day or a weekend round of “Bull Ring”. Marbles faded away into days of pole vaulting practice in the neighborhood empty lot to eventually gaining and holding the Alliance High School Pole Vaulting record of 13 ‘6″ in 1967. That record held until 1989. He also set the CSC pole vault record of 14’ 10″ in 1968.
As an avid sportsman, hunting and fishing were seasonal events. Rods and reels accompanied him in his travels and he always had the ability to find that “sweet spot” in whatever lake or river he visited. When hunting and fishing were no longer possible he turned his talents to scroll sawing. His detailed and intricate designs are still enjoyed by family and friends.
Jeff is survived by his mother, Patricia, his sisters, Connie (Dennis) McCullah and MelloDe McCart, his sons, Lance Aaron Menuey of Denver, CO and Jay Ryan Menuey of Flower Mound, TX. His four grandchildren and 2 step-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews also survive him.
Jeff was preceded in death by his father, Lance Menuey and brother-in-law, Ray McCart.
There will be a memorial service for Jeff to be announced at a later time. If you wish to make a memorial donation – Jeff wanted them to go to the Alliance High School “Save the Track” fund in his name. Condolences may be sent to the family at 1020 Potash, Alliance. NE.
Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.