Jeffery Alen Munsey

November 20, 1966 – March 19, 2016

With his family beside him, Jeff Munsey succumbed to cancer on March 19th. Jeff was born in Seattle on November 20, 1966. Aside from extensive travel in connection with his service in the US Air Force, he was a lifelong Vashon resident.

Jeff was an active kid, playing soccer and baseball in grade school, and adding wrestling to his sports repertoire in high school. After graduation from Vashon High School, Jeff joined the Air Force and was stationed in Japan for eight years. There he met and married Ryoko Aoki. Jeff and Ryoko’s daughter Mariya was born while the family lived in Japan.

Jeff served in the Gulf War, and the family had a wide variety of postings, including Alaska, Idaho, Germany and finally North Dakota. Returning to Vashon, Jeff became an employee of the Ferry System, rising to become Vessel Project Engineer.

An introverted person, he is remembered for his quirky sense of humor. Jeff’s devotion to his family was paramount in his life, and he liked nothing better than riding motorcycles with his brother Todd, especially after realizing his lifelong dream of owning a Harley-Davidson. He also enjoyed seeing all the latest super-hero movies!

His grandparents John and Lorraine Oliver and his father, Herb Munsey, preceded him in death. Jeff is survived by his wife Ryoko Munsey, daughter Mariya Munsey, mother Margaret Bickel and brothers James Munsey and Todd Munsey, as well as his friend Darrell Warner and the family’s beloved Beagle, Baxter.

At his request, there will be no service.