Jerome William Haddow

Jerome (Jerry) Haddow was born at home in Los Angeles (Highland Park) on May 29, 1930. His parents were John and Marguerite Haddow. He was baptized at St. Ignatius Church. He was raised in the Highland Park area and went to school at St. Ignatius. He graduated from Franklin High School where he excelled on the Gymnastic Team. He was married to Deloris Anne Dowhan in 1950 (they met in high school) and attended Los Angeles City College while working for the Architecture Dept in Los Angeles County. He was drafted in 1951 in the Army during the Korean conflict and returned in 1953 to continue his education at LACC and then USC. He became a licensed architect and was a member of the American Institute of Architecture Pasadena Chapter. In 2010 Jerry was acknowledged for Distinguish Service of 30 years for his profession and community service. He was employed by Aerojet General, Ralph M. Parsons, Principal Architect A & E Assoc and Alvarez Engr.

Jerry was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church since 1953 involved in church and school, Eucharistic Minister and assisted his wife in 12 years of Youth Ministry. In earlier years he was a member of the Knights of Columbus. In recent years he participated in the Oblate Community of St. Andrews Abbey in Valyermo, California.

He was also active in scouting for Troop 448 and 443 and in coaching Little League Covina National and West Covina American.

Jerry loved his family and family activities. He especially enjoyed traveling with his wife to see the outstanding art and architecture of other cultures and countries.

He leaves his wife and faithful partner of 62 years Deloris, five children Greg Haddow of San Diego, CA, Deanna Voelker of Cambria, CA, Andrea Paulsen of Laguna Niguel, CA, Angela Deal of Diamond Bar and Chris Haddow of Duarte, CA, six grandchildren Sarah and Mark Haddow, Breanne and Krista Paulsen, Ryan Deal and Alex Haddow. He is also survived by his two brothers Mark Haddow of AZ and David Haddow of AZ.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Andrew's Abbey, 31001 N. Valvermo Rd. P O Box 40, Valyermo, CA 93563.