1 Feb 1953 – 28 Mar 2018
3rd-Great-Grandson of Philip Cardon and Martha Marie Tourn
2nd-Great-Grandson of Jean Paul Cardon and Susannah Goudin
Great-Grandson of Louis Samuel Cardon and Rebecca Ann Ballard
Grandson of Louis Ballard Cardon and Eleanor Mae Hindricks
Son of Carol Joan Cardon and Arvile Kent Child
Jeffery Kent Child M.D was born Feb 1st 1953 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Child passed away peacefully in his sleep the morning of March 28th, 2018 at his home in Bakersfield CA.
Jeff was a loving husband, an exceptional father to his 4 children, a devoted friend and colleague and a brilliant physician.
Dr. Child graduated from Stanford University with a major in Human Biology and Philosophy in 1975. He received his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati in 1979, and interned at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital from 1979 to 1980. From 1980 to 1983, he completed his residency, as well as a CT/Ultrasound fellowship from 1983 to 1984, at UCLA.
Dr. Child was preceded in death by his parents Arvile and Carol Dr. Child is survived by his loving wife Cherie, his 4 children, Chloe, Charlotte, Katie and Alexander, son in law Barney and his two sisters Robyn and Allison brother in laws John and Paul and sister in law Sammantha.
Dr. Jeffery Child was an incredible man with a big heart to those he knew and loved. Best known for his quirky jokes and unique personality.
There will be a celebration of life for anyone who knew Jeff that would like to pay their respect on Sunday April 15, at 1pm at Seven Oaks County Club.
In lieu of flowers, the family invites donations to the American Heart Association in Dr. Jeffery Child’s name.
-Published in Bakersfield Californian on Apr. 5, 2018