DOWNEY - Hazel Mae Shepherd, a Downey resident since 1954, passed away Jan. 5 in Downey.She was born March 6, 1921 in Parma, Mo. She was employed by ARA Canteen at Rockwell for 28 years, retiring in 1983. She is survived by her sons, Roger Shepherd of Vallejo and James Shepherd of Modesto; daughter, Shirley Schitano of La Mirada; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by sons John and David Shepherd. Interment was at Downey Cemetery.

********** Published: January 15, 2010 - Volume 8 - Issue 39