Tristan Michael Ross

June 6, 1990-October 7, 2015 One Heart, One Family

Senior Airman Tristan Michael Ross, 25, of Stockton, CA passed away on October 7, 2015. On June 6, 1990, Tristan was welcomed into the world by the proudest parents, Elaine Webb and Yum Ross, in Leonardtown, MD. Tristan charmed the hearts of his teachers at Leonardtown Elementary School with his infectious smile and respectful manners. He made quite the athletic reputation for himself on the soccer field and golf course. In between running around barefoot on the beach (earning what his Mama termed “country feet”) and climbing nearly every doorway in sight, Tristan modeled and was active in the local Boy Scout Troop.

His only-child status ended with the birth of his sisters, Kylie Ross and Shaye Webb. Tristan embraced his role of “Kuya,” Tagalog for big brother. With his sisters, he learned to be gentle, a quality that translated in every relationship he had. He settled fights between the girls even when he was stationed in New Mexico, doted on them when he was home and asserted his protective presence in every situation. Kuya Tristan took his role as protector very serious for his Mama, sisters and cousins as he scared off potential suitors regardless of their age (including one 7th grade boyfriend who requested that Tristan would stop threatening him at school). Tristan was quick to take ownership of the people he loved, and in turn, we learned to take ownership of him. We were proud to call him son, grandson, brother, cousin, nephew, the love of our life, friend and colleague.

At ten years old, the East Coast boy who always retained traces of his MD accent and upbringing, welcomed the California easy vibes. Tristan attended Sierra Middle School in Stockton, CA. His adolescent summers were spent poolside with his cousins, road tripping across the continental USA and perfecting his signature “The Rock” face for the cameras. If he was not carrying his ukulele—ready at any time to strum sweet tunes to the ladies, Tristan could be spotted with his Eskrima sticks in hand. Influenced by his cousin, “Kuya” Ryan, Tristan studied the Filipino martial art and even co-founded The Era Krew (TEK), his high school’s Eskrima group. After attending three years at Lincoln High School, Tristan graduated from Laguna High School, class of 2008, in Elk Grove, CA.

Tristan took pride in his family heritage and he sought to live a life of honor. Upon high school graduation, Tristan’s quest for honor and tradition led him to the United States Air Force. He selflessly served as Senior Airman in the 58th Aircraft Squadron at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, NM in capacity of crew chief as he governed the title of C130 Aerospace Maintenance Journeyman. His fellow men and women in blue learned to appreciate “Rosscoe” and his quick willingness to help, generosity and gentle way of making everyone feel welcomed with the occasional prank.

With each prank, Tristan’s colleagues began to recognize his subtle giggle that started in his eyes, extending into a smirk, and then quietly shaking his entire body. And when the Air Force graciously gave him leave to pay his final respects to his Lolo, Tagalog for grandfather, Tristan eased his family’s heavy hearts as he sought to make halo-halo, a multi-ingredient Filipino drink requiring fresh shaved ice – in the hospital’s kitchen. The unconventional location for such an intricate drink allowed the family to laugh one more time together as Tristan’s giggle joined along.

Tristan enjoyed travelling all over the USA including Hawaii, his favorite spot! His other signature pose “hang loose,” preference for board shorts over military blues and his affinity for easy living became a reality.

Although Tristan’s life was short, he mastered the lessons those who live longer seek to understand: to be quick to protect the vulnerable, to handle everyone with gentleness and kindness, to honor those who have come before us and laugh often with others. In honoring Tristan’s life, let us live out those lessons every single day.

Tristan is preceded in death by his grandfather, Joe Obando; his uncles Edison and Eduardo Obando; and a younger brother, Taylor Edward Ross. He is survived by his mother and step-dad, Elaine and Wayne Webb, and father Yum Ross; younger sisters Kylie Ross and Shaye Webb along with his furry children: Buddha, Karma and Chino. He leaves his maternal and paternal grandmothers, Lucy N. Obando and Huyen T. Ross. He is also survived by several aunts and uncles, numerous cousins and family members, in addition to, his brothers and sisters of the US Air Force.Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home in Lodi, CA will handle the funeral arrangements.

VISITATION

The viewing will be Thursday, October 22nd from 3:00pm to 8:00pm at  Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 E. Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICES

The funeral is Friday, October 23rd with a 10:00am mass at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, 3925 N Sutter Stockton, CA 95292.

INTERMENT

The burial will be at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi,CA 95240 following the service. All are welcomed at the banquet hall, Merlot, located at 23 W Elm Street Lodi, CA 95240, for a Hawaiian-style reception immediately following the burial. Please sign the online guestbook at www.cherokeememorial.com.

Roy Ellis Chadwell

Roy Ellis Chadwell, 74, passed away on October 6, 2015, at his home in Galt after a short illness with his family by his side. Roy was born March 5, 1941 in Stillwell, Oklahoma and grew up in San Bernardino County before moving to Lodi in 1965, then to Galt in 2002.

Roy was a retired carpenter and contractor. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, telling stories, and being with his family.

He is survived by his wife Patricia Chadwell; Daughter Sherry Dickhoff , her Husband Michael; Son Roy Chadwell , his Wife Sharon; grandchildren Anne and Oscar Ramallo, Jill Bjorklund, David Dickhoff, Brandi and Patrick Johns, Courtney and Josh O'Hara , Samantha Chadwell and Laura Chadwell.  Great-Grandchildren, Amelia Ramallo and Carli Johns.

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SERVICES

No services will be held.

Doris Charlene Moncrief

Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Moncreif, son Robert Moncreif, parents Guy and Emma Dorman and brother SA Dorman. Doris was survived by Tharis Moncreif, daughter in-law,  3 Grandsons, Justin, Trevor and Josh Moncreif, several grandchildren, brother RB Dorman and wife Kathleen , several nieces and nephews. Please add your condolences in the comments below.

VISITATION

No Visitation will be held.

SERVICES

A Service will be held at Chapel Of Flowers, Cherokee Memorial Park , Hwy 99 and Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95240.

Florence Smart

On the evening of September 27th, 2015, Florence passed away peacefully in the loving embrace of her daughter and son and their spouses on the night of a rare Supermoon. Florence "Nana" was 96 years young.Florence Martha Stanislawski was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 28th, 1919. Florence was preceded in death by her husband Harold Smart, her brothers Franklin Stanley and Russell Stanley, her sister Bernice Watson and her son Steven Smart. She is survived by her daughter Susan Smart Kossack (Tom) of Elk Grove, her son Stuart Smart (Robin) of Danville, her grandchildren Catherine and Chris Kossack, and Ryan, Nicole and Parker Smart, her many loving nieces and nephews and her constant canine companion Rusty. Florence grew up on a farm in Minnesota with her brothers and sister, loved the outdoors and was quite athletic, light and fast as the wind. She was very proud to earn her HS school letter in track. She loved to play baseball and taught her children to love and play the game too. Flo, a lifelong fan of the SF Giants, attended many games with her son, Steve, as a Giants booster. After graduating from business school, steno and typing, Flo drove across country in 1941 with her sister to find work in Burbank as a typist. She could spell anything and was better than spell-check. She trained in the volunteer Civil Air Patrol in So Cal during WWII and enjoyed flying Piper Cubs up and down the coast doing 360's! She was an avid horseback rider in the Hollywood Hills with her steed Mack. Flo met the love of her life, Harold Smart, at a USO dance in 1941 (she loved to dance!) and they married after he returned from the war in 1945. Flo loved her family more than anything else and always remembered everyone's birthday. A farm girl at heart, she had the greenest thumb ever and could grow anything. She moved to Sacramento in 1962 and worked for the DMV as a nymatic transcriber for many years. Flo survived bouts with cancer several times and lived an incredible 96 years with joy and love in her heart every day. Flo had a very funny sense of humor and shared her light heart with everyone she knew. She was the kindest, hardest working and strongest person and her family was blessed to have had her in their lives for so many years. She was proud to have five beautiful grand children who she loved very much. Florence was greatly loved and will be greatly missed. Flo's family gives special thanks for the tender loving care and support of Maria Moncada, her Stanley nieces Janet, Carol and Terri, her nephew Bill and family friends Karen Provencher and Karen Kawelmacher. The family is also grateful to the many Kaiser doctors, nurses, staff and Hospice Team who cared for her especially her nurses Celeste and Linda.

SERVICES A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14th at 11:00 am at St Peter's Lutheran Church in Elk Grove, reception immediately following at her daughter's home.

INTERMENT

Florence will be interned at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi,CA 95240 with her husband and son. Donations can be made in Florence's name to the American Cancer Society or to the SPCA.

Kapriel "Kappy" Nahigian

Kapriel “Kappy” Nahigian was born November 25^th, 1921, in Exeter, California, near Visalia. The oldest of six siblings, Kappy had 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Two years later, Kappy’s family moved to Fowler, California, near Fresno, where his family farmed a grape vineyard for raisins.

​In 1942, at the age of 21 years, Kappy was drafted into the United States Army and completed his training at Camp Roberts near San Luis Obispo. Later he was transferred to Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, and then Hawaii. He served in the Pacific as a rifleman until 1945 when he was honorably discharged as a Private First Class.

​After his service in the War, Kappy began working for his uncle, in Modesto, as a busboy, then waiter. He learned from his uncle and the chefs, and eventually decided to open his own restaurant. When his brother came back from the war, they opened their first restaurant, El Tehran, in Stockton, in 1948. And operated it for seventeen years.

​Kappy met his wife, Lora, as a customer in the El Tehran, and married her on June 3, 1951. They lived happily through 58 years of marriage, and enjoyed traveling on many trips together, before Lora passed away in 2009. They had 2 daughters Judi and Lori, both of Lodi, and had a son, Stephen (deceased), who was a renowned oral surgeon in Southern California.

Eventually, Kappy opened his own business, Kappy’s Coffee Shop, in 1965. After 18 years, Kappy sold his restaurant and again joined with his brother Carl at Carl’s Truckstop in Stockton.  Kappy was famous for his homemade pies and enjoyed making dozens of them that he delivered to his friends around the holidays.

Kappy’s favorite pastimes were watching sports on TV and knowing every team and most players’ statistics. Mostly, he enjoyed watching and following his grandson Michael Rishwain’s baseball career from little league into college. Also, he greatly enjoyed his Saturday morning donut friends, his monthly breakfast with his workout group, and his many lunches with buddies. Perhaps his favorite of all were his many trips to the casinos with his loving daughter Judi.

In his later years Kappy moved to Lodi to be near his daughters who were a huge part of his daily life, to the very end.

To quote his daughters, “Kappy was the sweetest man in the world and would do anything for anyone”.

Kappy was preceded in death by loving wife of 58 years Lora Nahigian, son Dr. Stephen Nahigian, grandson Marc C. Rishwain, and many siblings.  He leaves behind his two daughters Lori Rishwain (Ben) and Judi Nahigian, grandchildren: Michael Rishwain, Candace, Vanessa and Rex Nahigian, Ben and Nick Rishwain, daughter in law Pat Nahigian and many friends.  Kappy will be dearly missed by his family and friends.  Memorial contributions may be made in Kappy’s name to Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.

VIEWING

No viewing will be held.

INTERMENT

At the family’s request burial will be held privately at Cherokee Memorial Park, Lodi.

SERVICES

A celebration of Kappy’s life will be held at 11am Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the Stockton Golf and Country Club, 3800 Country Club Blvd, Stockton.

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Carol Smith

Carol Edith Smith passed away September 22, 2015 at Somerford Place in Stockton. Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Smith, six siblings, and one great-grandchild.

She is survived by sons, Darrell Smith (Kitsy) and Jeffrey Smith, daughter Nancy Schell, sister Margaret O'Day,

8 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of San Joaquin, 3888 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA 95204,

Alzheimer's Association of Northern CA, 2290 N 1st St, San Jose, CA 95131 or the charity of

your choice.

VIEWING

No viewing will be held.

INTERMENT

Internment will be private and a memorial will be announced at a later date.

SERVICES

Will be announced at a later date.

Scott Douglas Mills

Scott Douglas Mills passed away at the age of 42 on September 20, 2015.  Scott was born in Stockton on April 25, 1973 to Lawrence Mills and Glenda Smalley.  He was a 17-year veteran of the California Highway Patrol.  Scott is survived by his loving wife Laurie Mills, father Larry Mills (Georgia), mother Glenda Russell, children: Tyler and Jake Mills, sisters: Rebecca Kasner (Stephen) and Kimberly Holmes (Dennis), and brother Brian Guido (Sara).  Scott will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

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VISITATION

No Visitation will be held.

SERVICES

A Graveside Service  to celebrate Scott's life will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in The Garden Of Freedom at Cherokee Memorial Park , Hwy 99 and Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95240.

Antonio Lacuesta Quijalvo Sr.

May 17, 1926 - September 20, 2015 Antonio Lacuesta Quijalvo Sr., age 89, of Stockton CA, was called home by our Heavenly Father. Survived by his wife Fung Quijalvo; 3 children, 6 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren.

VISITATION

Viewing will be held on Friday September 25, 2015 at 5 pm -7 pm at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 Industrial Way, Lodi CA.

SERVICES

Services will be held on Saturday September 26, 2015 at 1 pm in the Chapel at Cherokee Cemetery on Hwy 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA.

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Brian Gardner

Brian Gardner passed away peacefully at home on September 19, 2015 with his loving wife, Suzie, by his side.

Brian was born on July 19, 1953 in Crediton, England.  At an early age, Brian was focused and determined.  At 16 he entered into a five-year helicopter engineering apprenticeship with Westlands Aeronautics in Yeovil, Somerset, England.   After graduating, he started working with Bristow Helicopters with his first assignment taking him to Abu-Dhabi.  After travelling extensively throughout the Middle East for Bristow Helicopters, Brian landed in Modesto in 1983 where he started working for Memorial Hospital maintaining their Medi-flight helicopter for 18 years.  Brian finished his career with East Bay Regional Park District in Hayward.  He was highly respected in his specialized industry yet Brian would humbly tell people he simply “maintained helicopters” – there was rarely anything he couldn’t repair.

In 1985, Brian and Suzie met while attending “Tootie the Cow’s” birthday party in Knights Ferry.  Suzie was smitten by Brian’s sense of adventure and British accent while he was enamored with her love of travel and captivating smile.  They were married in May 1987 and over the next 28 years their escapades took them to Australia, Italy, England, France, New Zealand and other parts of the world, visiting friends and family.

Brian’s passion for riding motorcycles was shared by Suzie.  Whether he was personally restoring his 1953 Harley or Moto Guzzi’s, he was in his element while working on or riding them.  He taught many a novice how to safely navigate the roads and logged thousands of miles alone and with friends, especially enjoying his rides in the Sierra Nevada foothills and high country as well as throughout the Western United States.

An avid reader and historian, Brian was an enthusiastic listener and conversationalist.  When you talked to Brian, he was genuinely interested in you and made you feel like you were the only person in the room.  He treasured spending time with his family and friends; above all he cherished his time with his beloved Suzie.   Brian made the ordinary extraordinary for everyone who was part of his life.

Brian is survived by his adoring wife, Suzie; his five sisters, Margaret (Maurice) Mann, Claire (Tony) Patch, Anne (Ron) Grove, Kathryn (Mike) O’Brien, and Jillian (Ken) Wannell; his brother, David (Jane) Gardner; and numerous nieces and nephews in England, Australia, New Zealand, and California.  His parents, Norah Augusta and Francis Buckland Gardner of England, precede him in death.

Donations can be made to Optimal Hospice, 1101 Sylvan Ave, Suite B-10, and Modesto, CA  95350 in Brian’s name or a charity of your choice.

VISITATION

No viewing will be held

SERVICES

Brian’s Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 4^th at the Berryhill Pond, 1912 East Taylor Rd, Ceres, CA 95307.  The celebration will begin at 1:00 p.m. and as Brian would prefer, dress is casual.  A private internment will occur on October 3^rd.

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Brian Gardner si è spento serenamente a casa sua il 19 settembre 2015, con la sua adorata moglie Suzie al suo fianco. Brian era nato il 19 luglio di 1953 a Crediton, Inghilterra. Sin da giovane, Brian era una persona molto determinata. All’età di 16 anni, per un periodo di cinque anni, ha lavorato in apprendistato e studiato presso la Westlands Aeronautics di Yeovil, Somerset, (Inghilterra). Dopo la laurea ha cominciato a lavorare con la Bristow Helicopters e come suo primo incarico è stato inviato ad Abu-Dhabi. Dopo aver viaggiato molto per tutto il Medio Oriente per la Bristow Helicopters, Brian è arrivato a Modesto nel 1983 dove ha lavorato per diciotto anni presso il Memorial Hospital nella manutenzione del elicottero per le emergenze di pronto soccorso. Brian finì la sua carriera con la East Bay Regional Park District a Hayward, California. Brian era molto conosciuto nel suo settore per la sua elevata competenza tecnica, sebbene Brian dicesse che semplicemente “faceva la manutenzione degli elicotteri” (non c’era nulla che non riuscisse ad aggiustare).

Nel 1985, Brian e Suzie si sono conosciuti a Knights Ferry in una festa di compleanno per “Tootie la Mucca”. Suzie fu colpita da Brian, dal suo senso di avventura e anche dell’accento britannico, mentre lui si innamorò di lei per la sua passione per i viaggi e per il suo sorriso affascinante. Si sposarono a maggio del 1987 e nei successivi 28 anni, hanno viaggiato in Australia, Italia, Inghilterra, Francia, Nuova Zelanda e altre parti del mondo per visitare amici e famigliari. La passione di Brian per le motociclette era condivisa anche da Suzie. Sia quando aggiustava o guidava la sua Harley del 1953 o le sue Moto Guzzi si sentiva sempre a suo agio. Ha insegnato a tanti principianti come guidare con prudenza, facendo migliaia di miglia da solo e con amici. Gli piaceva particolarmente girare sulle colline della Sierra Nevada, sulle montagne e per tutto l’ovest degli Stati Uniti.

Era un lettore e storico appassionato, e anche un grande ascoltatore e conversatore. Quando parlavi con Brian, mostrava il più sincero interesse e ti faceva sentire come se tu fossi l’unica persona nella stanza. Adorava passare del tempo con la sua famiglia ed i suoi amici, e soprattutto apprezzava il tempo passato con Suzie. Brian faceva sembrare il quotidiano come straordinario per tutte le persone nella sua vita.

Lascia la sua adorata moglie Suzie, le sue cinque sorelle, Margaret (Maurice) Mann, Claire (Tony) Patch, Anne (Ron) Grove, Kathryn (Mike) O’Brien, e Jillian (Ken) Wannell, il suo fratello, David (Jane) Gardner e tanti nipoti in Inghilterra, Australia, Nuova Zelanda e California. Lo hanno preceduto i suoi genitori Norah Augusta e Francis Buckland Gardner sepolti in Inghilterra

Domenica 4 ottobre festeggeremo la sua memoria a Berryhill Pond, 1912 East Taylor Rd, Ceres, California 95307. La celebrazione comincerà alle 13.00. Abbigliamento informale, come preferirebbe Brian. Ci sarà una cerimonia privata per la sepoltura il 3 ottobre.

Le donazioni possono essere fatte a nome di Brian alla Optima Hospice, 1101 Sylvan Ave, Suite B-10, Modesto, CA 95350 oppure a una organizzazione benefica di vostra scelta.

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Wilmer C. Peterson

After a long and happy life, Wilmer Peterson passed away on September 19^th, following his wife of 73 years, Jean Rex Peterson who died May 4, 2012.  The Petersons are survived by their two daughters, Nancy (David) Finch and Diane Peterson, grandchildren Michael, Jonathan, Chris and Vickie and 6 great grandchildren.  Mr. Peterson was a long time employee of the Carnation Company where he began in milk delivery and rose to a management position in the Bay area.  His many friends and neighbors in Lodi provided him with help and comfort during his last illness for which he often expressed much gratitude.  Memorial contributions may be made to Temple Baptist Church, Lodi.  Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home is honored to serve the Peterson Family.  

VISITATION

Visitation will be held from 1:00 – 4:00 PM Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 Industrial Way, Lodi. 

INTERMENT

A Graveside Service will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2015, at 1:30 PM at the Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 & Harney Ln., Lodi, with a reception to follow.

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Samantha Cromwell

Samantha Louise Cromwell (Bryson), born December 29th, 1983, she entered into eternal rest on Sept. 18 2015. She was surrounded by her loving family.Samantha will be remembered as a loving mother, wife, daughter, granddaughter, sister and friend. She is survived by her husband Benjamin, her daughter's Abagail and Addilynn, her parents Debra and Ronald, her sister Stacy, her grandmother Shirley Barnhart, her father James Bryson, her mother and father in law Shari and Cliff and her sister in law Priscilla.  She will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, a trust fund has been set up at the Bank of Stockton Lodi for Abagail and Addilynn Cromwell.

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VISITATION

No visitation will be held

SERVICES

Funeral services with a reception following will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, September 25, 2015 at the Home Church, 11451 N West Ln,  Lodi CA 95242

Adolph George

Adolph passed away peacefully at his home in Lodi at the age of 80 years old following a 4 year illness. He will be missed by many including his wife Barbara whom he often called Babs, who was the love of his life for over 62 years of marriage. Adolph was born in Thayer, Missouri on April 13, 1935 and passed away on September 18, 2015. He is survived by his wife Barbara George, a daughter, Starr Gonzales and one son, Michael George and wife Linda.  Adolph was a grandfather known as Papa to 11 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter. He has also survived by 2 sisters Virginia Warn of Kansas and Earline Norris of Kentucky, and many loving nieces and nephews.

Adolph and Barbara married June 20, 1953, and lived a good portion of their lives in the San Joaquin Valley area raising their 2 children Starr and Michael (Mike). Adolph was a truck driver for 39 years with local teamsters 439.

Adolph was a church member for many many years and church deacon. Because of his love for the Lord and his personal relationship, he acknowledged the Lord in music by playing guitar, bass-guitar and piano, and using his voice to give honor and glory to his Heavenly Father.

Adolph has proceeded in death by his parents Henry George and Alpha-Omega and Step-dad Bob Templeton, and 2 brothers Joe George of Missouri and Caraway George of California, and his twin sister Adell Stone of Redbluff, California.

Adolph will be deeply missed by those who dearly loved him. He leaves a legacy and much wisdom and spirit which will live on and be shared by those surviving family members. The family is grateful for the care Adolph received from Community Hospice of Stockton.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Community Hospice of Stockton in the name of Adolph George.

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VISITATION

A Visitation will be held on Monday, September 28, 2015 from 2:00 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 Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at  1:00 p.m. at Evergreen Chapel, Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 and Harney Lane , Lodi, CA 95240.

Mildred DeWitt

Mildred Louise DeWitt passed away at the age of 96 on September 18, 2015.  She was born in Tolar, Texas to Henry and Maggie Neely on March 23, 1919. Mildred attended John Tarleton State College in Stephenville, Texas and North Texas State University in Denton, Texas where she received her Bachelors Degree.  Mildred taught school for a number of years before marrying her true love, Floyd Thomas DeWitt on September 10, 1948.  They spent 27 wonderful years together until he passed away March 22, 1975.  They relocated to Stockton where they began their life together. Mildred enjoyed caring and raising her children.  She later returned to the workforce in 1968 when her husband became ill.  She taught for Stockton Unified School District, San Joaquin Delta College and Sharpe Army Depot.  Mildred retired in November of 1982 and dedicated the rest of her life to being there for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Floyd Thomas DeWitt, parents Henry Clark Neely, Sr. and Maggie Deering Neely, son Lloyd Keith DeWitt, brother H.C. (Clark) Neely, Jr., sister Maxine (Neely) Yetter, brother Windell Neely, and brother James Neely.  She leaves behind her daughter Verna “Louise” Williams (Larry), grand daughters: Heather Dawn Kraft (Greg) and Kimberlee BreAnne Williams, great-grandchildren: Bethany Marie, Ryan Joseph, and Adam Thomas Kraft and Rylee Marie Elias.  She also leaves behind her brother Othel Neely (Mary Ruth) of Waco, TX, brother Garnet Neely of Huntsville, AL and many nieces and nephews.  

VIEWING

No viewing will be held.

SERVICES

Family and friends are invited to attend a Graveside Service at 11am Wednesday, September 30, 2015 in the Garden of Hymns at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 & Harney Ln., Lodi.  Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home is honored to serve the DeWitt Family.

Deborah Ann Beach

VISITATION No Visitation will be held.

SERVICES

A Service will be held on Monday, October 26, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Chapel Of Flowers, Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 and Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Maurine Lydia Doerr

VISITATION No Visitation will be held.

SERVICES

A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, September 25, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 and Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Eloise Marie Booth Kosta

Eloise was born on November 9, 1928 in Parsons, West Virginia to Edwin and Catherine Booth. She graduated from Parsons High school in 1946, and soon after came to Stockton Ca. to attend University of the Pacific in 1949. Eloise worked at Pacific Bell as a telephone operator, and in 1952 became Ms. Stockton. She then met the love of her life and best friend Tom J. Kosta, and soon became Mrs. Tom J. Kosta in 1953 which they had 5 beautiful children. She will be deeply missed by her family. They were married for 63 years.Eloise is preceded in death by her two sons Gregory Steven and Nicholas Andrew Kosta. She is survived by her loving husband Tom J Kosta, Daughter Karan (Larry) Miner, Thomas Jr. , and John Kosta. Her six adopted daughters, Tiffany, Jennifer (Wyatt) Tillman, Mary Kosta, Ashley (Dennis) Fleck, Vanessa (Sean) Knock, and Seriena Kosta. Grandkids, Arliss (Kim) Kosta, Jana (Tim) Long, Gregory (Sarah) Miner, Thomas and Alexis Miner, Laura (Kyl) Flemming. And numerous great- grandchildren who she loved dearly.

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No Visitation will be held.

SERVICES

The Trisagion will be held on Friday, September 18, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church, 920 W. March Lane, Stockton, CA 95207. Refreshments will be served following the service.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church, 920 W. March Lane, Stockton, CA 95207.

Connie Garcia

VISITATION No Visitation will be held.

SERVICES

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, September 25, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240

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Doris Goodman

VISITATION

A Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 20, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home , 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.

A  Second Visitation will be held on Monday, September 21, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. , prior to the Service, at Chapel Of Flowers, Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 and Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95240 .

SERVICES

A Service will be held on Monday, September 21, 2015 at 11:00  a.m. at Chapel Of Flowers, Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 and Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Ardith Delores Wright

VISITATION No Visitation will be held.

SERVICES

A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, October 2, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Cherokee Memorial Park Hwy 99 and Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Ardith Wright

VISITATION No Visitation will be held.

SERVICES

A Service will be held on Friday, October 2, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 and Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95240.

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