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
Nichole Stalcup says:
August 15, 2009
Jc was and still is such as inspiration. Her kindness for so many and the ways she showed her love are amazing. She was there for so many people when when they had nothing to count on. My life is forever enriched by our friendship and I hope others are fortunate to share in such a relationship.
Love you JC and miss you so much!
nicstalcup@gmail.com
Judie Thompson says:
August 16, 2009
Steven, Jim, Family, and Friends, you have my deepest sympathy! It is difficult to convey how much JC meant to so many. She was just a special person with a huge kind and generous heart. I know how much JC loved Michigan State University; so I have changed the words of the MSU Fight Song to honor her:
On the edge of Mile Square Park
Lived a Veterinarian known to all,
Her speciality was kindness
And JC loved Spartan ball!
She was loving, sharing, and generous,
Steve and Jim were her treasured sons,
Curves, animals, especially felines…
To her were number ONE!
Football, Basketball, green and white,
MSU’s Izzo and Dantonio
Scholarship funds were bound to win
JC was working through the night.
Purr, Purr, Purr
Golf tourney, silent auctions, mulligans, and tropies,
She’d see that it was done right!
Thanks, JC, YOU ARE THE BEST!
You’ve earned your ANGEL WINGS; now take flight!
Kevin Blakley says:
August 16, 2009
JC was aGreat Family Friend for many years and I am Proud to have known her and ALL of her accomplishments.
Kevin
Adam & Lisa Williams says:
August 17, 2009
We will always remember her kind, gentle smile and her absolute, unconditional love. Knowing her has made our lives richer and we are grateful for the times that our family was able to share with her. Her impact will last a lifetime, and she will be thought of often – with lots of smiles. She will remain in our hearts forever.
AnnaMarie & Lewis Wright says:
August 17, 2009
I remember the first time I met JC it was at AMC, I was being introduced to the staff. I was walking past the surgery sweet and saw her. She was a very tiny lady with a wonderful smile. I didn’t know it at the time but this was a woman with an incredible heart and warm soul. I appreciated her compassion and generosity to others. She is the only person I have ever known to open her home to complete strangers, trust them, cook for them and never let them clean up! I never really understood that, sheesh, she would really get up set if you tried to help cleanup. I also loved to be around her during March Madness. Lewie and I once went to her her house to watch the tournament he was cheering for WSU and JC for MSU, great times I tell you great times. She was such a sports buff,I never thought a woman could be so interested in sports, I was and always will be truly inspired, in your honor JC Go Spartans Go State! For all who knew her you are greatly blessed and for those who missed your chance I am truly sorry. To her family and her boys she spoke so highly of you all and loved you so much. I have two boys just like her and I remember her telling me how much fun it will be and she was right.
I can’t believe she isn’t here with us anymore, but she will always remain in our hearts and JC you will be truly missed. Lewie,I and the boys love you so very much. Go and be in peace.