Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Fowler Jameson, Catherine Ellen  September 11 2004
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The Bakersfield Californian
Catherine Ellen Fowler Jameson

02/15/1914 09/11/2004 

Catherine Ellen Fowler Jameson passed away September 11, 2004 at the age of 
90. She was born February 15, 1914 in San Pedro and was raised in San Diego. 

Catherine graduated from San Diego State College and became involved in Camp 
Fire Girls in Spokane, Washington. She was an executive director of that 
organization, moving to Kern County in 1939.

In Bakersfield, Catherine met Rod Jameson and they were happily married for 64 
years. They bought land near Glennville and there established Jameson Ranch 
Camp for children, which is still operated by their son, Ross and his wife 
Debbie. Catherine directed camp, raised their three children (and numerous 
children of others), while freezing corn, canning tomatoes, tending the 
garden, and assisting with many ranch projects. Catherine and Rod built their 
own home and Catherine excelled in the art of entertaining. In her spare time, 
Catherines hands were constantly busy knitting blankets for the next baby due.

Catherine was a remarkable blend of ranch hand, working wife and 
sophisticated, elegant woman. Music and dancing were her joys. She directed 
the choir at Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church in Glennville for many years and 
provided wonderful music for the local mountain community. She and Rod 
belonged to the Los Allegros Dance Club and would waltz and tango at the 
Jameson Ranch Camp barn dances. Playing bridge was an important social 
occasion for Catherine and she enjoyed the time she was able to spend with her 
friends.

Wherever Catherine was, people felt loved and important. She is survived by 
her husband Rod. She is also survived by her children, Connor, Ross, Marla and 
their spouses Judy, Debby and Ed Reyes. She has 11 grandchildren, 6 great-
grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and other relations who loved and 
adored her.

Catherines greatest wish was for peace in the world. She cared for many 
friends and family members and always counted her blessings.

A celebration of Catherines life is pending. 

In lieu of flowers, donations to honor Catherine may be sent to: Habitat for 
Humanity, 1500 East 19th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305 


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