Jane Elizabeth Malone

Services: All services are private. Jane Elizabeth Malone, 79, of Solomons, MD formerly of Cypress, CA died on October 22, 2007 in Asbury-Solomons. Born June 11, 1928 in Baltimore, MD she was the daughter of the late Harry C. and Myrtle A. Highfill. She was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence P. Malone, Sr. on May 29, 2006 in California, MD whom she married on November 29, 1985 in Las Vegas, NV. She is survived by her children: Harriet Brunner of Crofton, MD, Lark Willis of South Point, OH and Ralph “Butch” Butler of Lusby, MD and grandchildren: Jennifer Jane Brunner of Fullerton, CA and Steve Brunner of Crofton, MD. She was also preceded in death by her brother: John “Jack” Highfill. Mrs. Malone graduated from Great Mills High School Class of 1946. She worked as a club manager for the Bureau Naval Personnel for 22 years until her retirement in May 1993. January 1971 – manager, Acey-Devey, Pax Oasis and enlisted mens package store. May 1973 – first female field service rep, Navy Special Services Division. Reviewed Navy Clubs worldwide regarding organization, performance, efficiency and operating procedures. Trained management personnel, preformed audits and rendered financial management assistance in all phases of mess operations. September 1976 – June 1977 – Mess Manager, Naval Amphibious Base, Little Creek, VA. June 1977 – May 1993 – Mess Manager/General Manager of Officers Club Naval Station, Long Beach, CA. Oversaw all administration, purchasing and training of personnel. Supervised all departments and auditioned entertainment for the enjoyment of the guests of main dining room, that seated 600 and seven private party rooms which together could accommodate 1200 guests. All services where private. Contributions may be made to: O.P.I.S. at St. Mary’s Hospital, P.O. Box 527, Leonardtown, MD 20650.