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The Downey Eagle
June 1, 2001 Volume 9 Number 15

Long-time resident Jack Redfern mourned
DOWNEY-Jack R. Redfern, a long-time resident of Downey, died May 16 of complications of 
Parkinson's disease. 
He was 81, born Jan. 11, 1920, in Decatur, Illinois. 
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II, serving from 1942 to 1946. 
Survivors include his son, Gary; two grandchildren, Lauren and Richard Redfern; and a sister, 
Marilyn McPeek of Moreno Valley.


The Downey Eagle
July 27, 2001 Volume 9 Number 23

Memorial service held for Jack Redfern
DOWNEY-A memorial service was held July 17 at the Riverside National Cemetery for Jack Redfern, 
a resident of Downey for 31 years, who died May 16 after a long illness. 
He was born Jan. 11, 1920 in Canton, Illinois. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II from May 
1943 to Dec. 1945. 
Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Roberta; two step-sons, Glenn and David Pinkerton; a step-
daughter, Janice Bigelow (George); an adopted son, Gary; granddaughters Liberty Studler, Lisa Bigelow, 
Lauren Redfern; and a grandson, Richard; four great-grandchildren, Sarah, Emily, Molly and Matthew 
Studler; and a sister, Marilyn McPeak.