Kern County Obituaries Jean Smith Submitted by Don Stowell; 13 Feb 2008 This file is part of the California Genealogy & History Archives http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cagha/index.htm These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for non-commercial purposes, MUST obtain the written consent of the contributor, OR the legal representative of the submitter. All persons donating to this site retain the rights to their own work. Source Unknown; Date Unknown July 4, 1921 � Dec. 15, 2004 Local resident Jean Smith, 83, passed away in a Lancaster hospital on Dec. 15. Per her request, no services will be held, however, the family would appreciate prayers. Jean was born on July 4, 1921 in Cleveland, Ohio. During the war years, Jean met and married the love of her life, Vurley Loyal Smith. Together, they raised their sons in the Los Angeles area before living in Hemet for 20 years and then moving to Tehachapi in 1997. After 57 years of marriage, Vurley passed away on June 22, 2001. Jean enjoyed traveling, cooking and reading. She attended Mt. Bible Church and often took part in a Bible study group at the Mountain Aire Estates where she lived. Jean is survived by her sons, Ronald Smith and wife Nancy of Reno, Nev., Michael Smith and wife Susan of Tehachapi, Robin Smith and wife Sherry of Reno, Nev., and Terry Smith and wife Socoro of Arizona; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Wood Family Funeral Service handled the cremation arrangements. NOTE: Photo At: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cagha/index.htmphotos/kern/