Obituaries

Joseph “Joe” Wysocki

Joseph “Joe” Stanley Wysocki Joe Wysocki passed away on November 25, 2016, at the age of 64. He was born to Stanley and Leona Wysocki on September 9, img_02311952, in Utah. He proudly and honorably served his country in the US Navy for 11 years. His last job was working as a pharmacy technician. He is survived by his wife of 19 years Janice “Jan” N. Wysocki; children: Brandon Joseph Wysocki, Megan Rae Wysocki (Cappi Warden), Sacia Marie Wysocki (Richard Nolan Rubio); grandchildren: Alexandria Zoey Wysocki, Angela Nicole Potts, Richard Michael Potts, Isabella Elizabeth Rubio, Liam Zao Rubio, and soon to be adopted grandchildren: Robert, Manuel, and Kimber. He is also survived by his brothers Michael Leon Wysocki, and Robert Steven Wysocki; his previous wife Jennifer Reiger Baird; and many other special friends and family.

His father, Stanley Joseph Wysocki, and sister, Sherrie Leona Marie Wysocki precede him in death.

SERVICES

A memorial gathering to celebrate Joe’s life will take place on Saturday, Dec 3, 2016, from 1-4pm. Elks Lodge, Stockton, 8900 Thornton Rd, Stockton, CA.

VISITATION

Visitation will take place from 3-7 pm on Friday, December 2, 2016, at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 Industrial Way, Lodi.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe’s Memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, American Lung Association, ASPCA, or a charity of choice.

David Paul Meredith

David Paul MeredithBorn; 5-13-39 in Edgeware, England to James Noel and Sarah May Meredith Entered into eternal life; 11-22-16, at home with his wife of 58 years and his family at his sideimg_7611 77 years young Resided in Morada, CA Born in England during World War 2, Paul was separated from his family in September 1940, as their family home was bomb damaged and were forced to evacuate. They were reunited 5 years later and immigrated to Canada in 1948, making their way down to Oregon and ultimately Lodi, CA. Paul became a naturalized citizen of the United States in August 1966. Paul met the love of his life, Joyce Jeanette Fehling, at Lodi Union High School and married on April 18, 1958. They shared a full, joyous life consisting of 58 years of marriage and starting their Army of Love that consists of 5 children, 12 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. Paul had numerous jobs throughout his life, doing whatever he needed to do to provide for his large family, at times juggling 3 jobs at one time. He spent over 15 years as a refrigeration mechanic for the Fruit Growers Express Railroad in Stockton, CA. Upon closure of the FGE Railroad, Paul became a successful entrepreneur. He started The Family Janitorial Services, serving numerous businesses in the San Joaquin County, with his wife and children contributing to the business. He later became a Vocational Instructor for the California Youth Authority of the State of California. Paul found great fulfillment in his career there, knowing he was contributing to the life of inmates by teaching them real-world skills that could be used once their time was served. Paul was happiest spending time with beloved wife, Joyce and precious dog, Maddie, whether at home or traveling to various timeshare locations domestically and abroad. He was an avid golfer, spending time with family members and his golfing buddies on various golf courses, with a can of Bud Light nearby. He was a die-hard Oakland A’s and Raider Fan. In fact, his last word spoken was “touchdown” as he watched his beloved Raiders win on MNF with his family at his bedside. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Sarah and James Meredith of Swansea, Wales, daughter, Shelly May Scott, and grandson, Joshua Neff Christy of Lodi, CA. Paul leaves behind his devoted wife, Joyce Meredith of Morada, daughter, Julie Christy and son-in-law, Neff of Lodi, daughter, Shirley Meredith of Livermore, son, David Meredith and daughter-in-law, Allison of Lodi and daughter, Diana Meredith and partner, Eric Johnson of Galt, sister, Nerina Williams of Swansea, Wales and sister, Barbara Brown of Rocklin, Ca. He leaves his legacy to be continued by his grandchildren, Jeremy Christy, Larry Wilson, Meredith Guidry, Samantha Ang, Sarah Scott, Bradley Scott, Michelle Scott, Amy Meredith, Chris Meredith, Matthew Winterhalder, Andrew Rowe and great-grandchildren, Alexa, Cyrus, Abigail, David, and Liam.

SERVICES

A Celebration of Paul’s Life will be held at; Cherokee Memorial, Chapel of the flowers - Lodi, CA Nov. 30, 11am Reception immediately following at – Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 1540 W. Lodi Avenue, Lodi, CA Donations can be made to The American Cancer Society or Hospice of San Joaquin County

Carlos De Jesus

Carlos De Jesus November 5, 1955 - November 9, 2016

Carlos passed away on November 9, 2016, at home in Stockton, CA, with his family by his bedside. He was born on November 5, 1955, in Brooklyn, NY.

Carlos is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

VISITATION

A Visitation is Scheduled for Friday, November 18, 2016, between 2:00 P.M. & 8:00 P.M. at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 E. Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240

SERVICES

Funeral Services will be held 11:00A.M. on Saturday, November 19 at Harvest Bible Church on 10088 N. Hwy 99, Stockton, CA 95212. Burial will follow after the service at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 and Harney Lane in Lodi 95240.

Jewell E. Scott Bowman Wright

jewellwrightobitBorn August 10, 1923, in Farris Oklahoma 9 weeks premature and weighing 2 lbs. The doctor arrived at the home after her birth saying she would not survive. Her dad wrapped her up and put her in a shoe box on a wood stove door making an incubator for her. She survived a difficult birth. She was the first born of 7 children. At 7 years old, a diphtheria epidemic ran through the small farming community. Little brother Doyle 3 died of the disease. Everyone on the farm had to be inoculated for the Diphtheria. She took off running when it got to her turn. Her grandpa Richardson chased her down a half mile, brought her back kicking & screaming to get her shot. She grew up on the farm. Went to Farris school graduating 8th grade. For high school, she rode the school bus to Atoka Oklahoma 16 miles away. She graduated in 1942 valedictorian of her class. She later earned a teaching certificate and taught first through 4th grade. She only taught school for 3 months as she did not like teaching. She then went to Ponca city to a school where she was trained to be a "Rosie the Riveter" for Boeing aircraft.

She met Claude Bowman in 1942. They married in October 1942. In October 1943 she gave birth to their first born son who was stillborn. She gave birth to Linda Vonell in March 1945 in Oklahoma city. Claude was away in the service at that time. Jewell and Linda lived through a tornado in Oklahoma City on April 15th, 1945. The tornado took out the whole other side of the street and didn't touch their side. In 1944 Jewell worked at Tinker Field in Oklahoma City where she made machine gun parts and incendiary bombs for the war. After moving to Texas in 1946 she gave birth to Clifford in December 1946 and Neil Ross in 1949. In 1951 the family moved to Menlo Park, California.

She worked at a company that made light bulbs. She later trained in electronics and got a job at Ampex Corporation in Redwood City, California where she worked on a TV camera for NASA that broadcast the first TV pictures of a man on the moon. After divorcing Claude in 1966, she married Conley Wright in 1974. They later moved to Oregon for 3 years then returned to Stockton In 1979.

Jewell has had many surgeries over the past 50 years including 7 back surgeries, hysterectomy, a thyroid removal which her doctor told her that they nearly lost her 3 times while she was in surgery. She has always been a survivor until this very terrible bone marrow disease finally took her from us at 93 years. We shall all miss her and never forget the most wonderful life she has led. She and Con became members of an RV club for 10 years and she was an avid bridge player and social chairman of Summerplace Retirement Community for over 30 yrs. She is preceded in death by two sons, two husbands, parents, grandparents numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Jewell is survived by Clifford Bowman of Post Falls, Idaho, Linda Pranzini of San Jose, California, 8 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.

Many close friends have passed before her. Now she joins them and someday the love ones she has left behind will be with her once again.

SERVICES

Funeral services will be held at 1:00p.m. on Tuesday, November 22, 2016, in the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 and Harney Lane in Lodi, California.

Jack L. Baker

Jack L. Baker 03/31/1932- 11/09/2016baker

 

Jack Leslie Baker, 84, of Stockton, passed away at 6:55 am, Wednesday, November 9, 2016 while on Hospice in Sacramento, California. He was born March 31, 1932 in Helena, Montana to Charles and Lola Baker. Jack is predeceased by his wife Betty Jo Baker. He has two surviving children, Deborah E Baker and Daniel W Baker. Also left behind are two grandchildren, Megan Stephen, Brittany Baker, and 3 great grandchildren. Jack was a survivor of the Korean War. He loved his country and was proud to have served in the Air Force. Jack loved to travel and was an avid inventor. He belonged to several lodges and clubs in the Stockton area.

 

SERVICES

 

A Celebration of Life will be held at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 Industrial Way in Lodi on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 2:00 pm.

 

INURNMENT

Private by family at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery

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