Obituary of Jeoffrey Steven Bull

JEOFFREY STEVEN BULL
April 7, 1965 – January 2, 2018

Died in Toronto after a short struggle with an aggressive cancer.  Left behind to mourn are his beloved wife and very best friend Julia Rhodes and his cherished daughter Charlotte; his dear parents John and Fruji Bull of Ottawa; his brother, Stephen Bull, his wife Louisa and family; and his in-laws, Ned and Liz Rhodes and family.

Jeoff was born in Ottawa where he earned a reputation as a learned fellow at an early age.  He completed an Honours BA in English Literature from McGill University followed by an MA and PhD in English Literature from the University of Toronto.  He found his calling as a Professor of English and History at Humber College.  He was a born teacher.

We all will miss our “village explainer.”  He made a point of learning as much as he could about literature, history, politics, sports, music, film and any other topic that was of current interest in the world – even social history, children’s literature and crafting, much to the delight and love of his wife.  He happily shared this knowledge with everyone.

Jeoff was a warm, kind, honourable man who was unaware of his huge impact on those around him.  He loved a day on the ski slopes, a three-hour sail or an afternoon on his front porch with a book or his guitar.

A Celebration of his Life will be held on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the G Commons at the Lakeshore Campus of Humber College, 17 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive.  In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Jeoffrey Bull Memorial Scholarship at Humber College: 416-673-0152, online www.humber.ca/tribute/jeoffbull, or send a cheque, payable to “Humber College”, to Humber College, Advancement and Alumni, LRC 5^th Floor, 205 Humber College Boulevard. Toronto ON M9W 5L7.  Condolences, photographs and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymilesnewbigging.com.