I Have Lost My Princess But Heaven Has Gained An Angel
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I Have Lost My Princess But Heaven Has Gained An Angel

Wednesday, August 16, 2017, on a perfectly gorgeous summers eve, my courageous, caring and loving daughter, Alexis Jane Waters, lost her nearly nine-year battle with stage IV metastatic melanoma cancer. Surrounded and supported by an army of family, friends, fellow workers and followers on social media from around the world, she fought and shared her battle against this insidious disease with grace, strength, character and humility in the face of insurmountable odds. Hers is a terrible loss and she was taken from us much too soon.

Alexis Jane Waters’ was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, November 1, 1982. She spent her childhood years in Millcreek, Utah, educated in public schools, graduating from Olympus High School in 1997. She received her BS degree in Phycology with a minor in Sociology from Columbia College. She was incredibly bright and successful in every undertaking she pursued which culminated in her owning and operating her own business before cancer took its toll.

Deeply committed to the planet earth and all its inhabitants while profoundly thankful for the blessings she enjoyed she strongly advocated for social causes and inclusiveness. She loved life and all its goodness. To know her was to love her and from a young age, she shared that love with the world. She leaves behind her parents: Jeffrey and Shirley Waters, her sister, Sarah Elizabeth Waters and a large extended army of family and friends who shared their unconditional love for this extraordinary human being.

The family wishes to thank the Huntsman Cancer Institute for their tireless support that has been Alexis’s second home these past three plus years.

In keeping with Alexis’s strong commitment to finding a cure for this terrible disease, she donated her body to the University of Utah Medical Center. A celebration of life for family and friends will be held at a future date. As per Alexis’ request, please donate in her name to the Huntsman Cancer Institute or the Melanoma Research Foundation.

Finally relieved from the ravages, pain and suffering of cancer, she is now free to soar with the angels and swim with the dolphins.

“Strange is our situation here on earth. Each of us comes for a short visit, not knowing why, yet sometimes seeming to divine a purpose. From the standpoint of daily life, however, there is one thing we do know: that man is here for the sake of other men above all for those upon whose smiles and well-being our own happiness depends.” Albert Einstein

To read Alexis’s obituary please go to: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/deseretnews/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=186427913  

Jeff Waters, MBA, is a PGA Master Professional and the President/CEO of Rocky Mountain Golf Enterprises, a Utah-licensed and registered corporation that uses golf as a marketing tool. With over fifty years of experience in the golf industry, Jeff has worn many hats in diverse roles, including as a player, teacher, Head Professional, administrator, and small business owner. Jeff's extensive background includes ten years as a competitive player, ten years as a Head Golf Professional, overseeing the entire golf course operation, three years as the Director of Player Development for Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation, managing, directing, and supervising multiple golf course programs, and over thirty years as a golf coach and instructor at Rocky Mountain Golf Academy, teaching the game. His elite professional status as a fully trained and certified PGA Master Professional highlights his commitment to the sport. This prestigious designation is merited by a small and exclusive group of Golf Professionals worldwide. This wealth of experience in both the sport and business of golf has established Jeff as a highly skilled and knowledgeable expert and one of America's most qualified and accomplished Golf Professionals. In addition to his practical experience, Jeff has a robust academic background, including a BS in Political Science from the University of Utah, graduate studies in Economics and Commercial Recreation, at that school, and a Master's in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. He has also taught undergraduate courses at the University of Utah's College of Health and served as an adjunct professor at Granite Peaks Community School. As a well-known media personality, Jeff's versatility in the golf industry is evident through his work as a celebrated broadcast journalist and radio host. He has traveled extensively nationwide, announcing major sporting events at arenas, ballparks, stadiums, and golf courses for national media outlets and syndicated on the Rocky Mountain Golf Radio Network. A member of the Golf Writers Association of America, Jeff regularly contributes editorial pieces to national print publications and has authored multiple books, essays, and short stories. His work has appeared in numerous domestic and regional periodicals and magazines, such as Utah Golf News, Rocky Mountain Golfer, Golf Today, Utah Fairways, Jackson Hole Golf News, and Utah Golf Magazine. He has also contributed to blogs, podcasts, internet forums, and his website at www.jeffgolfguy.com. Jeff's unwavering dedication and service to the golf industry continue to inspire others, underscoring his deep commitment and affection for the sport, business, and recreation of golf.