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Dolores Opal Jeffries

1916 - 2010

Dolores Opal Jeffries obituary, 1916-2010

BORN

1916

DIED

2010

Dolores Jeffries Obituary

Dolores Opal Jeffries February 22, 1916 - October 29, 2010 Dolores Opal Jeffries, 94, passed away peacefully in her home on October 29, 2010 with her family by her side. Dolores was born February 22, 1916 in Bakersfield in a home on Chester Avenue to father, Anthony "Tony" Nino Massey and mother, Eulalie Massey, second generation along with her sisters, Stephanie Stockton (deceased), Lillian Massey (deceased) and Betty Storch of Newport Beach, CA. Dolores lived in Bakersfield all her life. Dolores attended St. Frances Elementary School, Kern County Union High School Class of 1934 and Bakersfield Jr. College for two years and then Lufkins Business College. Her marriage to Richard L. Jeffries for 69 memorable years having four children, Steve Jeffries of Thayne, WY, Tom and Laura Jeffries of Bass Lake, CA, Don and Donna Jeffries of Bakersfield, Christy and Roger Rodarte of San Antonio, TX; 14 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews who will all miss her dearly. An active member of Stockdale Country Club, Dolores endeared herself to close friends with her quick wit and sense of humor for 60 years - on the golf course and at the bridge table. Also serving and supporting Mercy Hospital Woman's Auxiliary in years passed. We have all been very blessed to have had a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend that has touched each of our lives with the love that binds us all together that comes from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ that surpasses all understanding. The family has requested a private service. Donations can be given in her name to the charity of your choice. Basham Funeral Care www.bakersfield.com/obits

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Published by Bakersfield Californian on Nov. 2, 2010.

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Susie Burnett

November 4, 2010

This is very difficult, and very easy. I can see Mrs. Jeffries in kitchen with apron on. Don't know if real or figment of imagination. Doesn't matter, memory of her smile and energy are real. Mr. Jeffries a man's man, loved it when could make him smile. What a great home, magnolia trees, lawn seats made out of tractor seats. They took my horse in, Red Wing. Wasn't Mr Jeffries' horse Bud? So many wonderful memories. Mrs. Jeffries was one of those people you get emails about all the time. The one that past through my life, and never will be forgotten.
Susie Burnett

Tracy Abshire

November 3, 2010

Please accept our condolences at your time of loss. You are in our thoughts.
The Staff of Tri Counties Bank.
Greg, Steve, Brenda, Carla, Tracy, Michelle and Pat.

November 2, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss! We feel very fortunate to have known Delores for the past 20 years. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Bill and Arlene Cagle

Shelby Rodarte

November 2, 2010

Grandma,
Good Bye Grandma. I will miss you.I will never forget the memories. Thank You for all the good times.Love You.

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