On Tuesday, June 30, 2020, Jeffrey Spoon, succumbed to cancer surrounded by his family. Jeff, eldest to James and Helen Spoon, was born on November 1, 1945, in Chicago, IL. He was a 1963 graduate of Hastings High School. He attended Michigan State University where he studied police administration and committed to the United States Marine Corp, joining USMC Platoon Leaders Class his sophomore year. Upon graduation in 1967, he entered the United States Marine Corp as a 2nd Lieutenant. During his training as a Naval Aviator in Pensacola, FL, Jeff married Claudia McDaniels. He completed two tours in Vietnam as an F4 pilot before his first son, Benjamin, was born in February 1971. Jeff raised Ben as a single father after the unexpected death of his wife while he continued his career with the USMC. In 1975, Jeff married Susan Spoon, whom he met while flying through Midway Island. Shortly after in July of 1976, Jeff and Susan had a son, Lee. In 1979, Jeff left the USMC and moved his family to Aurora, CO, where he flew commercially for several years. In 1981, Jeff left flying and began a new career with the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Department, where he quickly ascended to the rank of Captain of Detention Administration. During this time, he also earned his MBA from the University of Colorado at Denver. That experience prepared him for his next career as vice president of project development with Wackenhut Corrections, for which he traveled extensively to Australia and South Africa. Jeff was greatly loved and respected by his family and close friends. Jeff is survived by his wife, Juli; his sons, Ben and Lee. He was predeceased by his parents; his brother, Steven Spoon, and his sister, Kris Spoon.