October 3, 1933 - February 15, 2024
Beverly Oehler Case passed away on February 15, at the age of 90, following a lengthy illness. Bev was born on October 3, 1933 to Elmer and Nadine Oehler. She lived in Lodi her entire life. Bev attended local schools and graduated from Lodi High School in 1951. While at Lodi High she met Walter Case. They would marry in June, 1953 and be together for 51 years. After High School, she attended Humphrey’s Business College and later worked at the City of Lodi, Kiino’s Flower Shop, and Pacific Coast Producers, doing clerical and bookkeeping. After her bookkeeping career she worked as a Para Educator in a Special Day class at Tokay High School. She retired from this position July 31, 1995 after 15 years of service.
In 1956, Beverly and Walter welcomed their first daughter, Lynette. A second daughter, Lisa, was born in 1960. Beverly was a devoted wife, mother, and Nonnie to her 4 grandchildren, and two great granddaughters and is expecting her third great grandchild later this year.
Bev was a wonderful seamstress and both daughters never had to worry about a dress for Rainbow Girls or High School dances. She loved to spend a day out shopping with her girls and having lunch, especially if it was in San Francisco. Nightly dinners and weekend breakfasts were enjoyed together as a family. She will always be remembered as an excellent cook.
Bev enjoyed the Lodi community and social affairs. She was a member of Omega Nu Sorority(Nadine Oehler, her mother, was a founding member) and Women’s Club. In earlier days, she loved spending afternoons with girlfriends playing Bridge and evenings playing Bunco.
Beverly and Walter enjoyed traveling together, especially cruising to various destinations: Hawaii, Alaska, Caribbean, Mexico and the Panama Canal. Family vacations to Lake Tahoe, Carmel and Palm Springs will be fondly remembered by both daughters and their families.
Beverly was preceded in death by her husband Walter in 2004. She is survived by two daughters, Lynette Dickey(Bradford)of Woodbridge CA, and Lisa Robinson(Kirk)of Lodi, CA, her 4 grandchildren, Jarrett Robinson(Leslie) of San Francisco CA, Elyse Dickey of Lodi CA, Brennan Dickey(Jenna) of Acampo CA, and Lauren Nabors(Dylan) of Lodi CA. She is also survived by two great granddaughters, Addison Dickey and Nixx Nabors. A great grandchild is due in 2024.
She is survived by her companion Roger McCormick and Sister-in-Law, Marlene Manna Oehler.
A celebration of life will be held privately by the family. Donations can be made in Beverly’s name to Loel Senior Center, 105 Washington Street, Lodi California 95240, Vitas Hospice Healthcare, or the charity of your choice.
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