Dale F. Jeffers

ELIZABETHTOWN - Dale F. Jeffers, 79, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 18, 2024, at his home in Elizabethtown, NY, one day before his 80th birthday. Dale was born and raised in Watertown, NY, son of Francis Byron Jeffers and Veronica L’Huillier Jeffers. After graduating from Watertown High School, he went on to receive an accounting degree from the University of Buffalo and a law degree from Albany Law School.

Dale spent most of his life in the Albany area, where he worked as a CPA at Cluett Peabody & Company and at Roth, Lurie. He then became a practicing tax attorney with Lombardi, Reinhardt, Walsh and Harrison. In his free time, Dale was an avid craftsman, building wood furniture and carefully crafting cedar strip canoes. He also loved gardening and later in life was a voracious reader.

Dale was especially fond of the Adirondacks and spent many weekends enjoying their serenity on overnight canoe trips, usually accompanied by one of his beloved dogs,Churchill, Seamus, and Banagan. Dale was passionate about protecting the Adirondacks and dedicated his time to several advocacy organizations. He particularly enjoyed serving on the Board of Protect the Adirondacks and was proud of the progress they made in protecting the Adirondack Park. 

Besides his parents, Dale was predeceased by his beloved wife of 26 years, Barbara“Bobbi” Banagan Jeffers and cherished his time with Bobbi and the entire Banagan clan. He is survived by his brother Darrell Jeffers of Albany and Palm Springs, CA; sister Sue Miller of Watertown and Wildwood, FL; two daughters Amanda Townsley(Mike) of Houston, TX and Elissa Smith (Justin) of Menands; three granddaughters; and nephews and nieces. 

A private Interment service will be held in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. It was Dale's wish that memorial contributions be offered to Protect ADK at https://www.protectadks.org or P.O. Box 48, North Creek, NY 12853. To leave amessage of condolence for the family please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.