Evelyn Laura Mead, 88, of Lodi passed away Tuesday , October 3, 2017. Born February 23, 1929 in San Antonio, TX, she was the daughter of the late Ely and Ruby Townsend.
She is survived by her brother Jim (Else) Townsend of Lansdowne, VA, two sons, Richard (Ann) Childress of Avondale, AZ, Billy (Pam) Childress of Phelan, CA and daughter Valerie (Paul) von Elsner of Stockton, CA; three grandchildren, Jason (Kerry) Kandel of Van Nuys, CA, Jake Kandel of L.A., CA and Soabian Childress of Costa Mesa, CA and two great grandchildren, Stevie and Sammy. Granddogs: Riley, Daisy, Wilson, Roxie and Nessa.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Barbara Stein and granddaughter Kristen von Elsner.
Evelyn was a 13 year resident of Lodi, CA, moving here from Orange Co., CA where she was in the banking industry for 35 years and later became a volunteer for the CAP police program in Brea for 14 years. She loved animals and enjoyed playing cards and bingo with friends at the Arbor Senior Apartments.
SERVICES
Memorial services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 13, 2017 inthe Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial park on Hwy 99 and Harney Ln, Lodi CA.