Jeffrey Scott Westpheling

Jeffrey Scott Westpheling, 51, of Otterville, MO passed away Friday, August 20, 2021, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO.

He was born in Antioch, CA on August 15, 1970, a son of Ronnie Sr. and Verna (Creecy) Westpheling.

On April 8, 2010, he married Tracy Parker (Hirst) in Eureka Springs, AR. He worked as a roustabout for many years in the oil fields of Montana. He really enjoyed servicing the oil well rigs and traveling between sites. Prior to the oil fields, he was a route driver for U.S Foods. In previous years he enjoyed hunting and fishing. More recently he was involved in being a stay-at-home dad and working with wood crafts and resin projects. Cooking was a love of his, especially cooking with his daughter, Claira. Jeff was a simple man. He loved being a family man and will be dearly missed. Jeff never liked being the center of attention but was always there on the sidelines to cheer you on.

A memorial gathering of family and friends will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday, August 27, 2021, at the 8-Ball Shelter of the Tipton City Park. Words of comfort and committal will be observed at 6:45 pm.

Survivors include his wife, Tracy Westpheling; son, Brandon Westpheling; daughter, Clairalynn Westpheling; step-son, Alex Parker; step daughter, Samantha Lindsey; step-dad, Jim Forrest; two brothers, Ron Westpheling, Jr. and Shawn Westpheling; and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ronnie Westpheling, Sr. and his mother, Verna (Creecy) Westpheling.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of Meisenheimer Funeral Home.