J.C. Haefner
February 04, 1942 - August 11, 2009
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J.C. Haefner
February 04, 1942 - August 11, 2009
Obituary
J.C. Haefner, DVM, February 4, 1942 to August 11, 2009 passed away after an extended illness. She is survived by her two sons, Steven and James, and six grandchildren. J.C. was born to Dick and Clara Hill in Detroit MI. She graduated from Michigan State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1965. J.C. and her husband William opened a successful veterinarian practice in Pontiac Michigan. In 1981, she moved to Fountain Valley, CA and ultimately began her own practice. J.C. was an exceptionally generous person. She donated both time and money to numerous charitable organizations including the San Diego Zoological Society and Michigan State University. She was an active board member of the MSU Alumni Club of Orange County. Above all, J.C. was deeply loved by her family, friends, and her ‘kitties.’ She will be sorely missed by all of those that she touched.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 17th at O’Connor Mortuary Laguna Hills Chapel in Laguna Hills, CA. A short viewing will begin promptly at 12:00 noon followed by a formal memorial service at 1:00 pm. A graveside service at El Toro Memorial Park will take place shortly after 2:00 pm. Jim and Autumn Haefner will be hosting a reception to celebrate her life at their home in Aliso Viejo immediately following the graveside service that is estimated to begin at 3:30 pm.
12 Noon – Viewing – O’Connor Mortuary, 25301 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills
1:00 p.m. – Memorial Service – O’Connor Mortuary Laguna Hills
2:00 p.m. – Graveside Service – El Toro Memorial Park
3:30 p.m. – Reception – James & Autumn Haefner, 47 Coastal Oak, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to San Diego Zoological Society at 2920 Zoo Dr., San Diego, CA 92101.
47 responses to J.C. Haefner
Jan Heistermann says:
August 14, 2009
JC – you will be missed.
Jan
John F. Miller says:
August 14, 2009
Our condolences to her family. We are very sorry for the loss, but we know she will be easy to spot in heaven. She will be the one that has thousands of cats and dogs, and other pets following her around in thanks.
Judith Buchan says:
August 14, 2009
I will miss my Aunt Judy, I will always remember you.
May you have a special place in heaven with all the dear animals around you.
Mary Rosales says:
August 14, 2009
I met J.C. in January of 2004 when she nervously walked into Curves to sign up as a member. I told her that exercise could be fun, but she didn’t believe me. She never missed a workout if she could help it, even working out with a broken arm! She had the highest number of workouts of any of the members. Two years later when she heard that her place to work out might close, she decided to buy it! She transformed a dull, lifeless club into a place with a warm, friendly, family atmosphere. J.C. would greet each person by name as they came in. She listened to them and genuinely cared about everyone. She was a great boss and an even better friend to me. When I went to see her in the hospital, she would first ask me how I was and how my sick dog was doing…always caring for others first. We will all miss her beautiful smile and her “bounce” around the circuit. I love you, J.C.!
Scarlett McCormick says:
August 14, 2009
There never will be or has there ever been anyone in my life who could compare to JC. I always tried to keep in touch but usually the one place I could find her was at AMC. She hired me in 1996 when I was going thru a down period of life she always put a smile on my face. Besides her family of kitties she had numerous hippos so I always hunted for a different one for her collection. my prayers are with all that loved her you couldn’t help but love her that was JC she will always be in my heart. My love and prayers to her family, Scarlett