Jeffrey John "Jeff" Lovell

Jeff, age 50, died Monday morning, January 27, 2020 at his residence. Jeff, the son of Johnie L. and Judith K. (Summers) Lovell, was born in Battle Creek, MI on January 22, 1970. He was a 1988 graduate of Gull Lake High School and a 1994 graduate from Grand Valley State University with his Bachelor of Nursing Degree. After graduation, he was employed at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo and then continued on as a traveling nurse which took him to South Carolina, West Virginia, Arizona and Portland, Oregon. Jeff was employed at Oregon Health & Science University Hospital until his return to Michigan. Jeff was an avid fly fisherman and his favorite places where the Deschutes and the Metolius in Oregon with his beloved dog, Gracie, at his side. In Michigan, he loved the Augusta Creek across from his home in Hickory Corners. Jeff loved to be out-of-doors and spent time hiking at the Kellogg Forest and the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary with his trusty ski pole "Walking Stick." Jeff is survived by his parents, Johnie & Judy Lovell of Hickory Corners, MI and a brother, Christopher Jason Lovell of Salt Lake City, UT. He loved his family especially his aunts, Karen Toole, Donna Fales and Ima Register. They helped him in his time of need. Jeff is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and uncles. As per Jeff's wishes, there will be no visitation or service and cremation has taken place. Jeff loved animals and memorial contributions in his honor may be directed to your favorite animal rescue charity. The Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care, Richland Chapel (269-629-6022) is assisting Jeff's family. Personal messages and/or favorite memories of Jeff may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com