July 21, 1925 – May 12, 2014
Robert E. Jeffreys, Capt. USAF retired, 88, of Foster died May 12, 2014.
He was born July 21, 1925 in Drumright, Okla. to John F. and Ruby I. (Boyle) Jeffreys.
Mr. Jeffreys served in the United States Air Force from 1941 and to 1962, retiring as a captain.
He lived in Oklahoma and then around the world with his various military assignments. He moved to Sweet Home in 1980.
He worked with the military and for Chrysler Corp. He was a member of the Masonic Order, Elks and, most recently, of the VFW.
Mr. Jeffreys enjoyed fishing and working with anything mechanical. He patiently taught many family members how to fish and straightened out everyone’s fishing line.
He is survived by his wife, Reva Jo Jeffreys of Foster; daughters Virginia McNamara of Phoenix and Pamella Smith of New Baden, Ill.; son Thomas Jeffreys of Applegate, Calif.; step-daughters Judy VanSholten of Eugene, Connie Hilton of Gig Harbor, Wash., and Sandra Lorenzen of Eugene; sisters Virginia Deda of Ponca City, Okla., and Shirley LaRue of Whittier, Calif.; brothers Donald Jeffreys of Apple Valley, Calif. and Johnny Jeffreys of LaHabra, Calif.; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first and second wives, Helen V. Jeffreys and Arlene Jeffreys; son Robert “Bobby” Jeffreys Jr.; brother Albert Leo Jeffreys; and granddaughter Stephanie Alayne Smith.
A graveside service with full military honors, officiated by Steve Smith, colonel USAF retired, was held May 16 at Lewis Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to his favorite organizations: Disabled American Veterans, American Cancer Society or the Humane Society.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.