Jeff L. Truex, Jr, age 27 of Oak Harbor, died on April 1, 2008, from heart failure. He was born on April 17, 1980, in Coupeville. Jeff grew up and lived his life in Oak Harbor. He was a 1998 graduate of Oak Harbor High School. In 2004, Jeff became a journeyman electrician, and in 2005, Jeff began his business, Truex Electric.

Most days, you could find Jeff spending time with his wife, Zecret, and their daughters Zailee and Zaiana. As a family, they enjoyed horseback riding and playing on their jet skis and boat. Jeff also enjoyed working out.

A member of a close-knit family, Jeff could often be heard cracking jokes and laughing at family gatherings.

Although Jeff’s life was a short one, it was one in which he fostered many friendships and created a beautiful family.

Survivors include wife Zecret and daughters Zailee and Zaiana; grandparents Jack and Mary Truex; parents Jeff and Donna Truex; brother Jack Truex and significant other Beth Eno; nephews Nicholas, Zane, and Zayden; nieces Rylee, Laurielee, and Zierra; brother-in-law Zeb Foster; and sister-in law Zara Foster.

A graveside funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 5 at Maple Leaf Cemetery. A memorial has been established for the family at Whidbey Island Bank. Condolences may be left for the family at www.burleyfu

neralchapel.com.