Obituaries

 

Longtime resident John Reppert mourned

DOWNEY-A Memorial Mass was heard Thursday, Dec. 4, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church for John C. Reppert, a resident of Downey for 44 years and the former vice president/corporate secretary for Norris Industries, who died at Downey Community Hospital.

He was 78, born in Kansas City, Missouri July 30, 1919. He was a veteran of the Army Air Corps in World War II.

He was an active member of the Downey Knute Rockney Council 3697 of the Knights of Columbus, and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.

Survivors include his wife, Eileen M. Reppert; children Joan Heisler, Jan Coe, Tim and Mark Reppert of Downey, Betsy Weinberg of Oregon, Jill Whittington of Newport Beach; a sister, Esther Magers of Kansas; and 15 grandchildren.

The Rev. Father John Maloney officiated.

Cremation was followed by interment in All Souls Cemetery in Long Beach.

Arrangements were by the Downey Zrelak Family Mortuary.


Former music aide Thelma Gladys Lee services held

DOWNEY-Funeral services for Thelma Gladys Lee, a Downey resident for 15 years and a former nursing aide for various convalescent hospitals, were held Dec. 2 at the Miller-Mies Mortuary Chapel.

She was 89, born in Bunker, Missouri, and died Nov. 28 at Downey Community Hospital.

She was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church, was active in church ladies groups, taught Sunday School, and was a volunteer in the church nursery.

Survivors include her daughters, Imogene Sims of Downey, Marie Summers of Yorba Linda; a son, Jesse Lee of Hesperia; a sister, Retha Estep of Missouri; a brother, Buell Mason of Missouri; 12 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.

The Rev. Billy Duckworth officiated. Burial followed at Inglewood Park Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Miller-Mies Mortuary of Downey.


Friends, family mourn Christine Owens at 84

DOWNEY-A Memorial Mass was heard Thursday, Dec. 4, at St. Raymond's Church for Christine Owens, a resident of Downey since 1946 and a former secretary for 15 years at Rockwell here.

She was 84, born in Sidney, Nebraska, and died Nov. 28 in Downey Community Hospital. She was a member of St. Raymond's Church and the San Gabriel Women's Club.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Owens in 1985.

Survivors include her son, Thomas Owens; a daughter, Rosemary Hubbell (Dr. David Hubbell); five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

Burial was at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier. Arrangements were by the Miller-Mies Mortuary of Downey.


Graveside services for Marie A. Grassick, 75

DOWNEY-Graveside services were held Thursday, Dec. 4, at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier, for Marie A. Grassick, a resident of Downey since 1974.

She was 75, born in Pueblo, Colorado, and died at her Downey home Nov. 28.

She was a former 54 year employee at Sears, where she held many positions, including executive secretary to George Blackman.

She was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist of Downey.

Survivors include her sister, Margaret Wassgren (Doug); and nephews Doug Wassgren II and Eric Wassgren.

The family officiated. Burial followed at Rose Hill Memorial Park. Arrangements were by the Miller-Mies Mortuary of Downey.


Charles Winton Robertson remembered at age of 74

DOWNEY-Charles Winton Robertson, a resident of Downey since 1952 and a pharmacist at Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center, died at Kaiser Hospital in Bellflower Nov. 21.

He was 74, born in Colorado but raised from infancy in California, and was the former owner of the Glenwood Pharmacy here.

He was a former aerobatics pilot and belonged to the Aerobatics Club.

Survivors include his wife, Mary; two daughters, Dr. Cristy Scheir (internal medicine) and Kimmy Robertson (actress); and 2 grandchildren.
 
 




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