Jack Marion Childs
March 14, 1926 — March 20, 2023
Jack Marion Childs was born on March 14, 1926, in Los Angeles, California to Ole (Londo) and Ruby Childs. He had five brothers: Kjaruff (Kay), Carol, Bill, Earl, and Lell, and 1 loving sister, June.
Jack attended Lincoln High School until his Sophomore year when he had to quit school to help the family when his father lost his job during the depression. He and his brothers would go to the local bank when the patrons were standing in line to get their daily allotment and ask if they could shine shoes for money amongst other odd jobs.
Jack and Gloria met at St. Bernard’s Catholic Club, known as the “Swank Set” and made memories with soon-to-be lifelong friends.
Jack and Gloria were married on December 2, 1950, at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, in Los Angeles. Their marriage produced three children – Richard, Kathy, and Nanette.
Gloria’s dedication to her faith was an inspiration to Jack as he converted to Catholicism a few years after their marriage. Our family will be forever grateful for the gift of faith, the love of God, and the importance of family which is a legacy that will live on.
Jack and Gloria loved their grandchildren. A favorite memory the grandchildren have was Christmas Cookie Baking Day with Grandma and Grandpa. They also remember the BB gun lessons and target practice with Grandpa, while Grandma worried that they were all going to get hurt. They also loved his Plinko machine he refurbished and all the cars and trains he had to modify to make them faster.
Jack is survived by his 3 children – Richard Childs, Kathy Swensson (Jeff), Nanette Hanly (Rick), 8 grandchildren – Jeremy Monroe (Autumn), Jodi Johnson (Kurt), Lindsey Werner (Danny), Jennifer Swensson (Tim), Kyle Berridge (Madison), Matthew Berridge (Brianna), Jennifer Ramos (Richard), Chris Hanly (Marisa), and 15 great-grandchildren – Shelby Siano, Brady Monroe, Jaxson Monroe, Cash Berridge, Brooklyn Ramos, Ariana Berridge, Caleb Werner, Asher Werner, Jameson Ramos, Rex Berridge, Raelyn Werner, Ronin Berridge, Sophie Werner, Matteo Berridge, and Royce Hanly. He is also survived by his brother - Earl Childs, sisters-in-law - Darlene Childs (Earl), Juanita Childs (Lell), and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jack was called to his Heavenly Home on March 20, 2023. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Wounded Warrior Project at 855-448-3997
Jack attended Lincoln High School until his Sophomore year when he had to quit school to help the family when his father lost his job during the depression. He and his brothers would go to the local bank when the patrons were standing in line to get their daily allotment and ask if they could shine shoes for money amongst other odd jobs.
Jack and Gloria met at St. Bernard’s Catholic Club, known as the “Swank Set” and made memories with soon-to-be lifelong friends.
Jack and Gloria were married on December 2, 1950, at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, in Los Angeles. Their marriage produced three children – Richard, Kathy, and Nanette.
Gloria’s dedication to her faith was an inspiration to Jack as he converted to Catholicism a few years after their marriage. Our family will be forever grateful for the gift of faith, the love of God, and the importance of family which is a legacy that will live on.
Jack and Gloria loved their grandchildren. A favorite memory the grandchildren have was Christmas Cookie Baking Day with Grandma and Grandpa. They also remember the BB gun lessons and target practice with Grandpa, while Grandma worried that they were all going to get hurt. They also loved his Plinko machine he refurbished and all the cars and trains he had to modify to make them faster.
Jack is survived by his 3 children – Richard Childs, Kathy Swensson (Jeff), Nanette Hanly (Rick), 8 grandchildren – Jeremy Monroe (Autumn), Jodi Johnson (Kurt), Lindsey Werner (Danny), Jennifer Swensson (Tim), Kyle Berridge (Madison), Matthew Berridge (Brianna), Jennifer Ramos (Richard), Chris Hanly (Marisa), and 15 great-grandchildren – Shelby Siano, Brady Monroe, Jaxson Monroe, Cash Berridge, Brooklyn Ramos, Ariana Berridge, Caleb Werner, Asher Werner, Jameson Ramos, Rex Berridge, Raelyn Werner, Ronin Berridge, Sophie Werner, Matteo Berridge, and Royce Hanly. He is also survived by his brother - Earl Childs, sisters-in-law - Darlene Childs (Earl), Juanita Childs (Lell), and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jack was called to his Heavenly Home on March 20, 2023. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Wounded Warrior Project at 855-448-3997
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