Jeffery R. Partridge
Jeffery R. Partridge, age 70 of New Philadelphia, died early Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, in Cleveland Clinic Hospital, following a period of declining health.
Born in Chicago, Illinois on March 30, 1948, Jeff was a son of the late Ralph and Betty Jean Schellhase Partridge. He was raised in Poughkeepsie, New York and attended Dutchess Community College, where he earned an associate degree in computer science. For a handful of years, he worked for IBM and later started his own company, Peartree Computer Service.
In his younger years, Jeff enjoyed sailing. He was a member of the Beacon Sloop Club, which was affiliated with Clearwater and Pete Seeger. The sloop he enjoyed sailing was named Woody Guthrie.
Jeff had a deep love for folk music and rock 'n' roll and was one of the thousands in attendance at Woodstock.
Jeff's passions in life were anything dealing with computers, gaming, building, repair work or anything else technology-related. He also enjoyed hunting for bargains at yard sales and enjoyed science fiction, particularly "Star Wars," and "Harry Potter."
Jeff is survived by his wife of nearly 21 years, the former Elsie Rankin, whom he married on Aug. 22, 1997; his daughters, Kimberly (Chris) Dufresne of Rochester, New Hampshire and Amy Partridge of Wooster; his granddaughter, Alexis Partridge of the home; and many other family members.
In keeping with Jeff’s wishes, there will be no public visitation or services. Cremation care has been conducted by Geib’s Tuscarawas Valley Crematory.
Memorial contributions in Jeff’s name may be directed to the Tuscarawas County Humane Society, 1432 Tall Timber Road NE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663.
Those wishing to do so may send the family a personal condolence and light a candle in remembrance of Jeff by visiting the funeral home’s website at www.GeibCares.com.