Jeff Rosen June 9, 1958 – March 17, 2009
Jeff was a warm, loving and generous man. His life centered on his family and friends, whom he adored. Melissa was the love of his life and soulmate for 33 years. He loved his work; it was important to him to help others pursue justice. He was passionate about music and sports. Go Giants!! Some of Jeff’s favorite times were spent in the green chairs at Tuolumne Family Camp, rocking out at concerts, visiting family and friends around the country, getting together for sing-alongs, and participating in activities with his children. Jeff touched all of our lives in so many ways. He will remain in our hearts always.
“River gonna to take me,
sing me sweet and sleepy,
sing me sweet and sleepy
all the way back home.
It’s a far gone lullaby,
sung many years ago.
Mama, mama, many worlds I’ve come since I first left home.
Goin’ home, goin’ home, by the waterside I will rest my bones,
listen to the river sing sweet songs, to rock my soul.”
sing me sweet and sleepy,
sing me sweet and sleepy
all the way back home.
It’s a far gone lullaby,
sung many years ago.
Mama, mama, many worlds I’ve come since I first left home.
Goin’ home, goin’ home, by the waterside I will rest my bones,
listen to the river sing sweet songs, to rock my soul.”
From "Brokedown Palace"
-- Hunter/Garcia
-- Hunter/Garcia
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BOB SHEPPARD'S EULOGY TO JEFF AT THE FUNERAL
First, I want to say that Jeff said about a week ago, when talking with Melissa and Danny and me, how he wanted his funeral to go and who would speak, and he reflected out loud:
“Damn, that sounds like a good time...I really want to be there!” (Well, Jeff, your spirit and soul sure are here!)
I was fortunate enough to share the second half of Jeff’s life with him, both as a personal friend and fellow concert-goer, and for the last decade as his work colleague and law partner. I want to say a few words about Jeff the Extraordinary Lawyer & Jeff, the partner to us all. First, Jeff the lawyer:
1. He was an Extraordinarily Gifted lawyer. Period. He was insightful and intellectual, but more important he had INCREDIBLE PERSONAL SKILLS that so distinguished him.--He had that Wit, Warmth and Calm in the way he Connected with People that made him so effective as a lawyer.
2. He always put clients first. He was amazing how he’d naturally develop Warm, Personal Relationships with his clients; he became their friend. Really special
3. His clients dearly loved him. They’d praise his kindness and comforting bond.
4. Jeff saw the Big Picture in a dispute and was able to focus on getting to the heart of solving a problem. He’d often say to me: “There’s two types of lawyers: Problem Solvers and Problem Makers”, and he prided himself on being a PROBLEM-SOLVER. And, he was a Master at it; often thinking outside the box, finding creative win-win solutions for both parties to a dispute. Now, that’s an extraordinary lawyer!
5. One lawyer, who was often Jeff’s adversary in landlord-tenant cases, wrote an article about Jeff which will be published in next month’s SF Apt. Magazine, and said this: quote: “In the cases I litigated with Jeff Rosen, there was a Herculean effort to resolve the matter without the wasted expense of trials and protracted litigation. Indeed, because of his intellect and skill, Attorney Jeff Rosen knew how to make a wrong right even when his adversary, like me, did not.” unquote. Wow!~
6. Jeff was a true crusader for justice, without being egotistical or showy about it. He used reason, reasonableness and even humor to persuade his adversaries. He got results by being a gentleman, a professional and by making a personal connection.
7. But, when the heat was on (or if you tried to pull one over on Jeff), he’d be a tenacious, tough advocate.....WELL SPOKEN, PASSIONATE, and POWERFUL, persuading opposing counsel, judges, arbitrators and mediators to come around to his side. That made Jeff an extraordinary lawyer!
8. Jeff was truly unique in his compassion and conviction as a lawyer, and I can genuinely say, he SET A STANDARD FOR THE REST OF US TO FOLLOW. (And, we’ve already talked in our law firm over the last few days about doing things a little more “Jeff’s way.” His impact as an Extraordinary Lawyer will live on, as will his name in our firm.)
A few words about...Jeff, the Partner:
1. I had the honor of sharing the title “Partner” with Jeff, but I’ve learned over the years that he shared the role of PARTNER with most of you here, and with nearly everyone with whom he got close (a lot of people!)
2. Jeff was a Great Partner to all of us because he had a natural gift for supporting us, for being a great listener. (And his sharing was self-less, wasn't it?)
3. He was absolutely amazing in how showed constant Interest and Curiosity
about our lives (and our kids’ lives and the lives of our mates and extended family).
4. He asked great questions.....Didn’t he?
5. He nurtured us, and made us laugh.
6. He stayed positive, even when things were down.
7. He made us feel good about ourselves.
8. And, he gave us Music. How many of you have Jeff’s music on your IPOD? He jokingly called that “Radio Rosen” and that mark of his will last for decades.
9. Finally, Jeff was a great Teacher and Coach (encouraging us to not get stuck, helping us solve problems, rooting for us, and giving us wise advise like “get a little R and R” - which either meant rest/relaxation or sometimes get a little rock ‘n roll).
Put all that together...and you have the Consummate Partner... to all of us, a Partner who enriched us, ennobled us, improved us, and made our world a sweeter and better one. I know I speak for everyone here when I say “Thank you Partner.”
"Fare you well, fare you well, I love you more than words can tell, Listen to the River Sing Sweet Songs, to rock my soul."
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