George Robert Jeffers

George Robert Jeffers

April 14, 1925 - September 29, 2009

George Robert Jeffers

April 14, 1925 - September 29, 2009

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George Robert Jeffers, 84, was born April 14, 1925 in Brooklyn, NY and passed away on September 29, 2009 in Lake Forest, CA. He was a resident of Mission Viejo for the past 37 years and worked for J.C. Penney as a Construction Representative for 35 years. After his retirement, George was on the board of HCSC, which provides financial assistance for the J.C. Penney retirees in need. George cared deeply for his church, Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church, where he was an usher, and 4th Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and loyal friend. His outgoing personality won him many friends from all walks of life.

George was preceded in death by his parents, George and Isabelle Jeffers and sister, Dorothy Randolph. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 61 years, Dorothy; four children, Kathy Bob Foster of Chico, CA, Pat Jeffers of Reno, NV, Glenn Jeffers of Dallas, TX and Theresa Sweet of Oceanside, CA; eight grandchildren, Amber, Holly, Eric, Carly, Kayla, Geneva, Garrett, Gina and great-granddaughter, Layla; sister, Alice Giordana of St. James, NY and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Rosary in George’s name will be held on Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 4:00pm at O’Connor Mortuary, 25301 Alicia Pkwy, Laguna Hills. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, October 5, 2009 at 10:00am at Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church, Lake Forest. Interment at Ascension Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in George’s name to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation 312 587-9272, www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org.

O’Connor Mortuary, 949 581-4300
www.oconnormortuary.com

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7 responses to George Robert Jeffers

  1. We were so sorry to hear about your loss. I have so many fond memories of George growing up. I spent so much time in your home while I was in high school and always felt so much love and patients from George even when Terri and I got into trouble. George will always have a place in my heart.

  2. Dear Jeffers Family. I was just searching for people I knew from Elliot Drive and was very sorry to find this announcement. I have fond memories of the hospitality and warmth I was given by your kind father during my many visits to your home with Glenn. Please accept my condolences. Warm regards, Alan PS please pass my regards to Glenn along with my address alan.arobinson@gmail.com

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