February 26, 1930 - June 29, 2023
Our loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away June 29, 2023 at Vienna Nursing Home in Lodi, California. She lived in Lodi for many years.
Anita was known to her friends as Anne and Annie to her family. She was born to Mala and Refugio (Ruth) and raised in Imperial Valley, California. Mom and her six siblings helped on the farm. After graduating high school, she moved to San Diego where she met the love of her life and our dad. They were married over 58 years when he passed away.
Dad was in the military, and we moved almost every year. Mom was a strong woman and never complained about setting up a new house each time and always made many new friends. She kept her house spotless and cooked delicious meals. She would even invite the young airman that worked with Dad to our house for dinner as they were far away from their families. When Dad had his own business, she was his secretary, bookkeeper, and helped with anything else he needed.
Not only did she raise her two girls, but also took care of the grandchildren with unconditional love, always provided plenty of snacks, and let them watch cable TV. She also helped with their homework.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph and 5 siblings.
She is survived by her daughters Julie(Fred) and Diana(Terry); grandchildren Jessica(Jon), Jeana(Miles), Anthony “TJ”(Kelsey); great grandson Simon and her youngest sister Janie.
She will be dearly missed by all her family.
Per the family’s request, the services will be private.
In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association:
Alzheimer’s Association
ATTN: Donor Services
225 N. Michigan Ave.
Floor 17
Chicago, IL 60601
You may make a note with the donations stating in Memory of Anita Wyatt and Julie’s address if you would like us to know that you donated.
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