Geraldine Maddrill

GERALDINE JEFFERY MADDRILL Jerry went to be with Demi on September 21, 2011. A life long Chicoan, she was born to Nadine Konning and George Jeffery Jr. on June 8, 1930. She attended Durham schools and experience one year away at boarding school in Utah. She graduated from Chico State and worked at the family business, Jeffery Bros. on Park Ave. Jerry later enjoyed many years helping Don Heffren run the Gorrill Ranch; forming a close bond with Heffren family as "Gramma", and cherished long lasting friendships with many Gorrill employees. Jerry married "Demi" John Maddrill on October 3, 1953 and shared three children-sons, John Albright Maddrill II (grandson, John M. Maddrill II and granddaughter, Monica M. Maddrill) and Jay Miner Maddrill; daughter, Jeffery Ann Dematteis and son-in-law, Michael; step-grandsons, Mickey and Matt (Jaymee), and step-great-grandson, Michael III. Jerry is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Pete Volpato, and sisters-in-law, Sheila Friedli, Susan Biggers, and Merry Peterson. A brother, John Jeffery passed away in 1990. After losing Demi in 1977, Jerry took his dune buggy and dog, Fred and joined the dune buggy crew for several overnite trips. Dogs, Peanut and then Jake, eventually joined the rides also. Jerry enjoyed her involvement with the Alpha Chi House for many years and the lasting friendships formed there. Jerry was an active life member of Omega Nu Sorority for 50 years, and would be honored by any donations made to the Omega Nu Foundation, P.O. Box 1256, Chico, CA 95927 to carry on the ideals she was dedicated to. Her family wished to express gratitude for the kindness and compassionate care shown by Enloe staff, volunteers and hospice; and sincere thanks for the love and support from her caregivers, Kari, Rita, Lori, friends and sisters in Omega Nu. Jerry's life celebration will be held on October 8, 2011 from 4-6 p.m. at the Dematteis home, 9347 Metzger Court, Durham, CA.