Dorothy A. JEFFRIES

JEFFRIES, Dorothy A.
Passed away after a short illness on Saturday, May 25, 2013.She rejoins her husband of 31 years, the late Kenneth D. Jeffries, who retired as a Chief Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force after 28 years.

Dorothy was born November 14, 1923 in Northampton, England to Arthur and Rachel Brown.

She was preceded in death by both her parents, sister Winefred and brother Arthur. Her lone living sister, Sheila remains in England.

Her 'can do' spirit began in the early days of WWII. Located inside a converted local bus station was a plant that was manufacturing the British-built, Lancaster Bomber. Her small stature enabled her to squeeze into the cramped cockpit to successfully install electrical wiring looms using only a wiring schematic, something she had never done before. During these days, she met the love of her life. Knicknamed 'Jeff', he was a farm boy turned B-17 tail-gunner, stationed in Europe. After the war, she traveled to America where they married. Together, they had three sons, Dana, wife Linda, Rick, wife Linda and Michael, wife Shelley Her grandchildren are Cynthia Stephanie, Gavin, Christianna and Ashlyne. Her great-grandchildren are Emma and Ava.

Dorothy enjoyed her cows and chickens, German Shepherds, gardening, long walks, bus trips to Lake Tahoe with friends and volunteering at Snowline Hospice Thrift Stores.

Her graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at 11:00 am at East Lawn Mortuary, located at 5757 Greenback Lane, Sacramento.