Jeffrey "Jeff" Lee Cady

Jeffrey Lee “Jeff” Cady was born the oldest of 3 children to parents Jody Lee Cady and Cindy Lorene (Pettey) Cady on Feb 18th, 1973 He passed away on Feb 16th, 2026, just 2 days short of his 53rd Birthday.

Jeff loved fast cars, adventures, biking and most of all his Family. He was a husband to Monica, father to Brandon & Derek, brother to Jason & Miranda, uncle, nephew, cousin & friend. He graduated from Hermiston High School in the class of 1991. Jeff traveled a bit after graduation where he met his wife, on a trip to Mexico. While in Mexico he was a jack of all trades and master of none, he’d say. He got a small acting part on a Latino soap opera; he was a model for a Golds Gym brochure & even made his way as an English teacher until they found out he didn’t have the credentials for it. Eventually, Jeff & Monica made their way to the Portland area where they lived for the last several years and raised their boys. Jeff worked for Nautilus aka Bow flex for 25+ years before leaving the company around the time of the Covid chaos. Jeff then sold cars for a bit and had a few other side jobs through the years but no matter what he was doing he was a hard worker & always provided for his family. To know Jeff was to love him. If you knew him, you know he had his struggles but was always just a phone a call away with his great since of humor. He always tried to lift others up while masking his own hardships. Jeff loved his collectibles, from the little things like Pokémon cards to his cars. He was the proud owner of a Skyline and a limited addition Nissan Z . Jeff had recently developed a great like for the music artist Hardy. He shared several songs over text with his siblings, who had both already been country fans. Jeff will be missed by his family. There were so many things left unsaid & memories to still be made but we’ll find comfort in knowing he is in a better place. With all that said “Given Heaven some Hell” 

Jeffrey was cremated, and a private family gathering will be held later. 

He is survived by his wife: Monica, sons: Brandon & Derek, brother: Jason (Denise), sister: Mandi (Pete) and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces & nephews.  

Jeff was preceded in death by his parents, all grandparents, 1 aunt and 1 uncle.

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