Jean Theresa Atchley
Jean Atchley passed away in her sleep October 2,
2014 after a long, joyful and fulfilling life. Jean was born
February 18, 1923 in Kleinpetersdorf, Austria. At age
5 she immigrated to the United States with her father,
Ferdinad, mother Ella and sister Marie via Ellis Island.
Her family settled in Chicago where she completed her
education.
As a young adult Jean worked as secretary for Armour
Meats in Chicago. It was in Chicago that she met and
married Carrol N. Atchley. Shortly after their wedding
the newlyweds moved to California to start a family.
Jean was a resident of Ventura County for 50 years.
She retired from Camarillo State Hospital after a fulfilling
career as a secretary and teachers aid at the school
for developmentally disabled children within the state
Jean was preceded in death by her husband Carrol
N. Atchley, daughters Barbara Atchley, Anna Marie
Atchley, son James Atchley and sister Marie Loome.
She is survived by her daughters Mary Aragon, Theresa
Bridges (Allen) sons Carrol L. Atchley (Diane), Richard
Atchley (Mary) and grandchildren Devin, Ryan, Rachel,
Claire, Jennifer, Christina, Nicholas, Tony and 2 great
grandchildren.
Jean enjoyed gardening, reading and travel especially
visits to family members and friends. Her funeral service
will be held Saturday October 25th 2014, at 11AM in the
Joseph P. Reardon Funeral Home, 757 E. Main St., Ventura
93001 followed by burial at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park,
Our family would like to thank the staff of The Ventura
Townhouse, Dr Benjamin Lish and staff, and Assisted
Hospice for their exceptional quality of care.