Jeanne Elizabeth Cailliez

Jeanne Elizabeth Cailliez, beloved sister and aunt passed away peacefully on September 8, 2010, at the age of 91. She was born on April 9, 1919 to Ira Clifford and Louise Elizabeth Davis in Yorba Linda, CA, the oldest of three children. After graduating from Fullerton Union High School, she was determined to be the first person in her family to attend college. Jeanne received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from San Jose State College and her first teaching assignment was in Santa Maria, CA. She met and married Clovis Cailliez and moved to Coronado Island where he was the Principal and she taught first grade. Jeanne later acquired a teaching position in Santa Ana, CA and attended Long Beach State College where she earned her Administrative Credential and Master of Arts Degree. She continued Graduate work at USC, UCLA, Claremont Graduate School and Chapman College. Jeanne loved educating children. Her credentials were in Kindergarten, Primary, Elementary Education, Administration in Elementary and Secondary Education, Vice-Principal and Principal. She also was an Ass't Professor in the evening division of Long Beach State College, and taught at Santa Ana Jr. College, and Chapman College. Jeanne also taught summer sessions at USC and UCLA. Life Credentials in the State of California were held for various levels. She was also active in several educational fraternities and organizations, which included Epsilon Sigma Phi sorority in Orange County. Jeanne enjoyed reading, opera, travelling, gardening, beautiful flowers and spending time with family and friends. She was a great role model and mentor, remarkable graceful woman who had a super memory of old times, warm heart and a great and contagious laugh. Her time spent with the family business gave her a lot of feeling of purpose and accomplishment after retirement. There are a lot of fond memories with the family that will be long remembered and she will truly be missed.In recent years, Jeanne had the privilege of being a sponsor through Sparrow Clubs USA, a non-profit organization of school-based clubs that assist children in medical crisis. It would have been a joy for her to have her prior students participate in such valuable projects. Family and friends greatly appreciate the staff at Park Vista at Morningside where Jeanne has resided for the last several years. She received excellent care and was treated as \