JENNINGS, Beauford Dean


Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ - Posted: Wednesday, June 11, 2014 - Beauford Dean Jennings, 78, of Lake Havasu City, passed away Friday, June 6, 2014 at Lakeview Terrace. Dean was born Sept. 21, 1935 in Upland, Calif. to Lawrence and Thelma Jennings. He graduated from Chaffey High School in Ontario, Calif. He later joined the U.S. Navy and served in Japan for four years. After he returned to the United States, he met the love of his life, Georgia Jennings and was married Dec. 15, 1962, in Las Vegas, Nev. Dean and Georgia had two beautiful daughters, Kelli and Julie. Dean returned to school at Cal State LA and received an engineering degree. He worked as an aerospace design engineer at General Dynamics for 30 years. Dean then retired to Lake Havasu City and enjoyed days filled with golfing, boating, and family time. Dean is survived by his wife, Georgia of 51 years; daughter, Kelli Ford from Wilmington, N.C.; daughter, Julie Haro from Lake Havasu City; brother, Bill Jennings; sister, Joyce Flowers; granddaughter, Kayla Ford; grandson, Daniel Haro; grandson, PFC Kyle Ford and many other loving family members. Dean was a loving father, husband, grandfather, and friend to all. A special thank you to Lakeview Terrace for their care and support of our family. Also thank you to Lake Havasu Mortuary for all of the arrangements. A celebration of life service is set for 2 p.m., Thursday, June 12 at Lake Havasu Mortuary Chapel. Thoughts, memories and condolences can be sent directly to the family or through www.lakehavasumortuary.com. Arrangements are under the care of Lake Havasu Mortuary & Crematory, 2225 N. Kiowa Blvd.