Jean Huxford was taken from us on Dec. 12, 2016. Born Jean Thomas Sept. 20, 1920 in Wapello, Iowa, she was raised in Chicago. She worked as a dental hygienist and later a stewardess for American Airlines by virtue of which she became a long time member of the Kiwi Club. Back in Chicago, she met and married a young Navy fighter pilot, Richard W. Huxford. Her stable family life would soon change as her husband’s Navy career took her and her three children from one coast to the other and back again, as well as to Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Her husband’s final Navy assignment brought her to Litchfield Park in 1971. She lost her husband of over 40 years in 1992 and son Neal to cancer in 2004. She is survived by her son Randy Huxford, daughter Lisa and husband Jim Schnepp, daughter-in-law Katie Huxford, 4 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was an active member of The Church at Litchfield Park and her community, was cherished by all who knew her and she lived to see her beloved Cubs win a World Series. The family would like to thank the staff of the La Loma Care Center for their loving support of Jean in her final years. In life she wore many hats but was always in spirit a dancer. She dances with angels now. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, January 9, 2017 at The Church at Litchfield Park, 300 N Old Litchfield Rd, Litchfield Park, AZ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley, The Church at Litchfield Park, or Sun Health Foundation. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.
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