Jeffrey Wise, 56, the ultimate caregiver, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, January 28, 2011. Along with his wife of 35 years Susan M. Wise Jeff lived life to its fullest. He was born in Bainbridge, OH to the late Atlee, II and Mary Jo Wise.

A graduated of Copley High School in Akron, OH, he earned his B.S. from Edinboro College.  Jeff worked for Genesis Healthcare for 20 years before breaking out on his own to co-found, along with his wife Sue and son Doug, Home Instead Senior Care of Lancaster County. As a Certified Senior Advisor, Jeff loved serving others and improving the lives of seniors and those, "needing a little help from a friend." Jeff and Sue and their Army of Super Elves were the local "Be a Santa to a Senior" program at Christmas.

Jeff loved life and everything he did created a memory. He worked hard and played just as hard. He loved scuba diving, fishing, political causes, music and cooking. He fancied himself as the best gravy maker in the whole world. A crazy and fun father, he coached and participated in all of his kids sporting events and activities. He was a mentor to many. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Strasburg, where he taught Sunday school for 12 years and was a youth group leader. Above all, Jeff was a faithful man, honoring and giving praise to God throughout life's entire journey.

Jeff was an inspiration to his family, friends, caregivers and fellow patients during his hard fought battle with cancer. Known for carrying his Conquer Cancer Battle Axe, his positive, forge ahead attitude will live on in everyone who knew Jeff.

In addition to his wife Sue, Jeff will live on through his son Douglas E., husband of Tara E. Wise, daughter Stephanie Jo Wise, his brothers Cary, Atlee, III and Gregg Wise and his father and mother-in-law Clyde and Edna Walker.

A Celebration of Jeff's Life will take place 11 AM, Saturday, February 5, 2011, at Wesley U.M. Church, 40 W. Main St., Strasburg, with The Rev. Timothy J. Patterson officiating. Friends may greet the family immediately following the service. Interment will be private. Please omit flowers. Contributions can be made in Jeff's memory to The Healing Journey, Lancaster Cancer Center, P.O. Box 10396, Lancaster, PA 17605-0396. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 717-560-5100