Sharon Lynn Waring

Sharon Lynn WaringSharon Lynn Waring, 79 passed away suddenly on June 25, 2015 after battling Interstitial Lung Disease for 2 years. Born December 18, 1935 in Santa Ana, Ca. Sharon graduated from U.C. Davis in 1957, where she met Peter J. Wallace Jr. They were married for 48 years until his passing.They are survived by sons John (Christine) Wallace and Stephen (Toni) Wallace and grandchildren Ashley, Kadie, Kenny and Bernadette. Brother, Chuck (Lorene) Meyer and sister, Roxanne (Jim) Trainor. Sharon raised John and Stephen in Lodi while helping others through her involvement with Junior League and Omega Nu as well as her dedicated service to Dameron Hospital as a Pinstriper. She also learned the Interior Design business and worked in that field for twenty years, primarily at Newfields in Lodi. Sharon was a passionate golfer and as a member of the 18 Hole Ladies Group at Woodbridge Golf and Country Club.  She loved playing with her many friends for more than 40 years. She also enjoyed Ladies Club tournaments and playing Twilight Foursomes with Peter and friends. Sharon loved fishing whether it be for trout in the mountain streams and lakes or trolling for stripers in the Delta. She and Peter had wonderful times together….They would hop on their boat the “Loving Doll” where Sharon would brandish her custom rod “Lil Hooker” or head to Fort Bragg for summer salmon fishing. She and Peter traveled to Cabo San Lucas several years where she landed a 155 pound blue marlin without any help. Winter touched her heart and while skiing with Peter and her boys at Kirkwood Meadows, the powdered snow, the clear Sierra streams and lakes became her home away from home. Entertaining was a passion for Sharon and she especially enjoyed planning fantastic dinner parties featuring wild game that Peter, an avid hunter, had brought home. She did it with an unmatched flair while being her gracious self. Sharon and Peter moved to Scottsdale, Arizona in 1998 and they both enjoyed the desert and their new friends while continuing to play a lot of golf until Peter passed away in 2005. In 2006 Sharon returned to Lodi and her search for adventure continued when in 2007 she was introduced to Clint Waring by mutual friends. They became soul mates from the beginning resulting in their marriage in December 2008. Between spending time at home with family and friends she enjoyed going to Lake Tahoe and of course playing golf at Woodbridge. Clint and Sharon made several east coast trips as well as two European journeys and her favorite was a Greek Isles cruise. Sharon passed away while on vacation in the loving arms of and is survived by Clint. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Salvation Army where Sharon enjoyed serving until her health would no longer allow it. Lodi Corps of the Salvation Army, 525 W. Lockeford St. Lodi, Ca. 95240.

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VISITATION

No visitation will be held.

SERVICES A Memorial Mass will take place on Tuesday , July 7, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anne's  Catholic Church, 215 S. Walnut (at Church St.) Lodi, CA . A reception will follow at Wine and Roses, 2505 w. Turner Rd. , Lodi, CA

Rowland Hal Cheney

Rowland Hal Cheney, 71, was killed in a plane crash while living a grand adventure in Ketchikan, Alaska. Rowland was born in Utah on August 8,1943  to Hal and Frances Cheney. Rowland was educated in California at California State University, Chico, and attained a MFA from U.C. Berkeley. Rowland spent his working career as an Art Instructor at San Joaquin Delta College where he passed on his passion for Art to his students. Rowland was known publically for his monumental bronze sculptures and other works of fine Art for the Cities of Lodi, Tracy, Dublin, Stockton, and San Joaquin County, as well as entities such as Micke Grove Park and Zoo, to name a few. Rowland also ventured into the corporate world and produced original sculptures for Breyer Company’s worldwide market. Rowland had a heart for God and will be remembered for his love and commitment to his family, his friends, his Kiger Mustangs, his spiritually motivated artwork, and his many students. Rowland was the “Rock” of his family and he will be greatly missed.

Rowland is preceded in death by his wife, Cheryl Cheney, his father Hal Cheney, and sister Mary Dreher. Rowland is survived by his four children, Marin Whitaker, Zachary Cheney, Jessica Watson, and Joshua Cheney, as well as his two sisters, Lillian Brown and Jennifer Trost, and 10 grandchildren.

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VISITATION

No visitation will be held.

SERVICES

A memorial service will be held on Friday,  July 10, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. at Bethel Open Bible Church, 760 S. Ham Ln., Lodi, CA.

 

Donald C. Foletta

Donald C. FolettaDonald C. Foletta passed away on June 24, 2015 in Lodi at the age of 79. Don was born on October 17, 1935 in Stockton to Marie and Charles Foletta. Don and his brother Wayne owned a Farming business “Foletta Bros. Inc” for more than 20 years and when he retired started a mobile repair company “Foletta Mobile Repair”.

Don loved his family and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He also, loved drag racing and building small block motors which out-performed big blocks at the Sacramento Drag Strip.

Don spent his youth at the Tuesday Night grudge match races at the Kingdon Drag Strip in Lodi and was especially proud of his 55 Chevy which he bought new and modified for the strip. Don also, raced twin engine Go-Karts at the oval in Lodi for many years receiving dozens of trophies.

Don is preceded in death by his parents and by his son Donald Ray Foletta. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Pauline Foletta; children: David Foletta (Janie), Cheryl Foletta (LeAnne); grandchildren: Danny Foletta (Michelle), Holly Foletta (Alex); great-grandchildren: Brian, Charlotte, and Addison; his Brother Wayne Foletta (Linda) and numerous nieces and nephews.

Plants rather than flowers are preferred or donations to: Hospice of San Joaquin County in the name of Don Foletta.

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 VISITATION

No visitation will be held.

SERVICES

A memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at 3:00 p.m. at Evergreen Chapel, Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 and Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95240.

A Reception will follow the service at the Stockton Ballroom, 9650 Thornton Rd., Stockton, CA 95209.

Joan B. Robertson

Joan B. Robertson passed away June 21, 2015 in Stockton after a 21 year battle with Cancer. Born September 17, 1941 in Stockton, she remained a life-long resident. She was an avid 49er fan. Joan was preceded in death by her husband Tom.

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VISITATION

Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICES

A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 26, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Evergreen Chapel, Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 and Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95240

David Douglas Ray "Doug"

David Douglas Ray, age 31, was born to David G. Ray and Julie M. (Lawrence) Ray in Stockton, CA on October 27th, 1983 at St. Joseph’s Medical Center, and passed away in the afternoon of June 16th, 2015 at the same hospital he began life.

Doug was born with the love of anything mechanical. Growing up, he loved to take anything and everything apart and put it back together, including his sister's Barbie car. It wasn’t abnormal to see his room full of ferris wheels and roller coasters that he had built entirely of Legos and K-nex. He was truly gifted in his mechanical abilities and began working for the family business at a very young age. He learned fast and quickly surpassed the skills of men twice his age. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 2001 and continued to work for the family business. His piercing blue eyes and shy smile will always be  remembered by those who knew him.

He is survived by his father and mother, David and Julie Ray of Stockton; his son Jacob D. Ray, age 8; his sister Jennifer Ray; and two nieces Rayanne and Lilliana. He is also survived by his grandparents: Barbara Lawrence of Stockton, Harold Lawrence of Galt and Charles Ray of Culpeper, VA. His grandmother  Renee Ray, predeceased him in 2008. He is survived by many more aunts, uncles, and cousins ranging from California to Saudi Arabia.

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VISITATION

No visitation will be held.

SERVICES

Services will be held on Monday, June 29, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the Evergreen Chapel, Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 and Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95240

Mary Jean Burr

Mary Jean BurrAge 78, Navy wife, Mom, Grandma and “Gammy”. Born in Stockton on Mar. 9, 1937. She married Merdick Burr, Jr. on Nov. 26, 1955. After living in many states as a Navy family, upon retirement 45 years ago they made Lodi, CA home. They still traveled seeing all 50 states. Loved boating and shared that love with the rest of the family. A crafty seamstress who enjoyed crocheting and knitting too. Navy life provided many career opportunities, she loved helping others most. Mary was preceded in death by parents James and Gladys Soper, brother Robert Soper, Sr., and grandson Eric Nietschke. She is survived by husband Merdick Burr, Jr.; daughter Maridee (David) Nietschke; son James (Lori Adams) Burr; granddaughter, Tammy (Tom) Drescher, greatgrandchildren, Troy and Tambria; niece Cindy Soper Catalano; honorary granddaughter, Satoko (Steve) Nietschke, greatgrandchildren Sean and Sena; and many other dear relatives and friends.

God answered Mary’s prayers as we were thankfully able to care for her at home till she was called peacefully to our Lord on Sunday June 14, 2015. Her strength of faith kept her very strong as she planned her journey to leave us with positive words that touched many. Mary told us all to "practice your faith and stay true to God’s word". His will was her joy!

Donations suggested to St Peters Lutheran School, Lodi, Ca @ www.stpeterlodi.com

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SERVICES

Service on Friday, June 19, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. at St. Peters Lutheran Church,  2400 Oxford Way, Lodi, CA . Dinner to follow.