Jeffrey D. Deaton 1965 – 2016

In Loving Memory of Jeffrey D. Deaton

Nov. 4, 1965 – March 1, 2016

One year has passed.

How can that be?

It feels as if it were yesterday.

I know you’re in a better place,

As you are in God’s embrace.

All I have are memories,

And your picture in a frame.

Your memory is my keepsake,

In which I will never part.

God has you in his keeping,

I have you in my heart.

I love and miss you, Jeff Deaton

-Your wife, Mary

(and all of your family)

About The Author

Leota Harriman

Leota started working for The Independent in 2006, working her way up through the ranks. An employee buyout in 2010 led to her ownership of the newspaper. Leota has served on the board of the N.M. Press Association, and is currently its President. She is passionate about health and wellness, especially mental health, and loves making art. She can be reached at news.ind.editor@gmail.com.