January 4, 1954-January 31, 2023
James passed unexpectedly into life eternal with his Lord and Saviour on January 31, 2023.
James was a lifelong resident of Stockton, California. He retired from Tracy Defense Depot. He was a member of the Stockton Eagles Lodge. He was a dedicated fan of the Oakland Raiders. He loved Lake Tahoe, camping and playing dominoes.
James is survived by his loving and devoted sister, Jane Shields (and brother-in-law Gordon Shields), nephew Nathan Shields, niece Megan Shields, grand-nephew William Shields, and grand-niece Kaliyan Shields. He was preceded by his father, James W. Schmidt, Sr., and mother Eleanor Jane Schmidt.
Services;
A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, February 15 at 10:00am in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park,14165 Beckman Rd,, Lodi, CA. A reception will follow at 11:30 at the Lodi Eagles Lodge, 217 E. Lockeford St., Lodi, CA.