Jeff Letain

June 17 1954 - March 30th 2022

Jeff Letain died suddenly on March 30th 2022. He was pre deceased by his sister Paulette, 1986, his Father Charlie, 1992, Brenda Kjar his previous partner 2001, Nephew Dylan Saar 2008, and his Mother Margie, 2017.

Jeff is lovingly remembered by his wife Trinita, sisters Charlotte (Rod Rode) Edmonton, Susan (Ken Middleton) Sherwood Park, Jo Anne (Lee Cummings) Calgary, daughter Sarah (Rob Loree) Cochrane, stepson Shane Kjar (Shiona) Coquitlam, and stepdaughter Gina Kjar and their families.

Many nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, grandchildren, dear friends and coworkers all mourn Jeff’s death.

Jeff was a very talented craftsman who loved working with wood, stone, metal and a wide variety of other materials and surrounding himself in nature. He excelled as a cabinet maker, painter, sculptor, builder and luthier. He was very passionate about creating archtop and one-of-a-kind boutique guitars. He was a renaissance man who chose to use his hands to realize his creations. Jeff built everything to a very high standard and perfection was not always enough.

He had a vast array of other skills, gardening, landscaping, designing tools, houses or the next permaculture bed. He had fun juggling, kayaking, hiking, playing guitar, travelling, cooking and loved hosting family gatherings.

A celebration of his life has taken place. There has been a fund set up in his name: Jeff Letain Memorial Award