Obituaries

Felicitas Corona

VISITATION A visitation for Felicitas Corona is scheduled for Monday, January 16, 2017, at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 E. Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240 From 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.

SERVICES

Funeral services for  Felicitas Corona are scheduled for the following day of Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95240 in the Evergreen Chapel at 1:00 P.M.

Earl T. Roider Sr.

Earl T. Roider, Sr. was born on August 25, 1928, in Red Bud, Illinois. Helived and worked on the family farm until he moved to California in 1951 with the army. His life was changed forever when he met the spunky red head, Ruby Jane Massie. His love for her was strong and everlasting. After 54 years together he lost her to heaven, but his devotion and love continued over the last 11 years until he joined her on January 4, 2017, when cancer took his life.

Men like  Earl T. Roider Sr. do not come around very often. He was “old school”, a man of integrity, where a handshake was better than a written contract. Earl was a kind, giving man who loved his family and worked very hard to make sure all were taken care of. He worked for the Western Pacific Railroad (Union Pacific Railroad) in Oroville and Stockton. He started as an electrician but as a self-taught man, he did many jobs at the railroad. He built the house he, his wife and two children lived in until 1969 in Oroville as well as the house in Stockton which he lived in until the end of 2016. After working for the railroad for 32 years, he sold solar water heaters and became a real estate agent. Earl’s love for woodworking was evident in the many items he built for his grandchildren and others including a rocking horse, doll cradle and a train replica that held bird seed.

Once he retired, his passion of the railroad continued. He was an active member of the railroad employee clubs where he was president for many years. He spent countless hours working to promote rail safety through his efforts with California Operation Lifesaver. Over the past 7 years, Earl gave 788 presentations.. In addition to the presentations, Earl built simulators of locomotive controls which gave people a sense of being in an engineer’s seat. He is well known, respected and loved throughout the railroading and volunteer world.

He is survived by his son, Earl T. Roider, Jr. and his wife Kimberlee; daughter, Toni (Roider) Hallenbeck and her husband Kirby; grandchildren, Ben Roider and his wife Gabrielle; Aaron Roider, Jessica Hallenbeck, and great-grandson, Jayden Roider as well as many brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ruby Jane Massie Roider; daughter, Linda Roider; grandson, Michael (Mikey) Hallenbeck; parents, Anton and Marie Roider; brothers, Edwin, Elmer and Erwin Roider and sister, Elsie Stadter.

SERVICES

Services will be held at First Presbyterian Church at 31 East Vine Street, Stockton on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at 1 P.M. Donations may be made in Earl’s name to the Hospice of San Joaquin.

Alberta Shook

ALBERTA WENNHOLD SHOOKSept. 7, 1929 – Jan. 1, 2017 Alberta passed away in her El Dorado Hills home after a short illness. She was a Stockton High School graduate. After her marriage to Albert Shook the couple moved to Washington DC and later to Southern CA. She returned to Northern CA to live in Stockton, Elk Grove, Fair Oaks, and Orangevale. She retired as a career US Post Office Employee. Alberta’s interests and activities included Camp Fire Girls, volunteering at the Sacramento Railroad Museum, photography, stamp collecting, genealogy, and keeping ties with family and friends. She was predeceased in death by her only child, Dianne Shook. She is survived by cousins Adeline Lorraine Castleman and Geraldine Pedroncelli.

VISITATION

Visitation will be held at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home in Lodi on Mon., Jan. 16 from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

SERVICES

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

Thomas Gerard Gmuer

Thomas Gerard Gmuer Thomas (Tom) Gmuer unexpectedly passed away on at that age of 81. He was born on December 26, 1935, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He moved to California in 1976 with his wife and two daughters. He retired from H.J Heinz Co. in 1997 after 36 years of service. He was a regular bowler with the Stags & Nags and SIRS leagues at Pacific Bowl. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Carol Ann and his grandson Noah Vieira. Tom is survived by his daughters Dana Lynn Gmuer and Nancy Beth (Larry) Vieira both of Stockton, and his grandson Evan Vieira.

SERVICES

Funeral service will be held on Friday, January 20, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. in the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park. (Hwy 99 @ Harney Lane, Lodi, CA. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in his honor in memory of his grandson Noah Vieira to Community Hospice 4368 Spryes Way, Modesto, CA 95356. www.hospiceheart.org

Marion Cox

Marion Cox, loving wife, mother,

grandmother and great grand- mother passed away in Stockton on January 1 at the age of 86. She was born to Otto and Elizabeth Pigorsch in  Hope, Kansas, and moved to California as a child. She married Richard Frush and raised her family in Stockton, and later doted on her grandchildren. Marion worked at St. Joseph's Hospital serving nutritious food to patients for 17 years. She was a dedicated member of Zion Lutheran Church, an incredible cook, and a stylish dresser. In 1988, Marion (previously

widowed) married Lawrence "Larry" Cox. Larry called her "Little One" and treated her like a princess throughout almost 30 years of marriage. They traveled the world, volunteered with the Red Cross after natural disasters, camped across the US, cheered at their grandchildren's sporting events, took up golf, volunteered locally with San Joaquin County S.T.A.R.S. and with Friends of the Public Library, and hosted delicious parties. Marion lived a full and joyous life. Marion is preceded in death by her first husband Richard Frush and her sons Steven Frush and Tim Cox. She is survived by her beloved husband Larry Cox, her dog Brandy, son Gary Frush (Wendy) of Stockton, daughter Cathy Bates (Robert) of Orland, son Matt Cox (Nancy) of Markleeville, sons Mark Cox and Paul Cox of Brookings, Oregon; her grandchildren Ashley Kenny (Dave) of Seattle, Ben Frush (Laura) of Manteca, Jason Bates of Greenville, Nathan Bates of Chico, Marcus Cox and Jeffrey Cox of Sacramento, Justin Cox of Denver, Jennifer Cox of Germany, Jessica Cox of Phoenix, AZ; and her great-grandchildren Jace Cox of Sacramento, Felicity Cox and Calvin Wachowiak of Phoenix, AZ, and Megan and Peter Kenny of Seattle.

 

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 21 at 1:30 pm at Zion Lutheran Church, located at 808 Porter Ave in Stockton. In Lieu of Flowers, donations can be made to Zion Lutheran Church or to ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America)

Helen Ann (Haynie) Petersen

Helen Ann (Haynie) Petersen Helen Ann (Haynie) Petersen, 96 passed away on December 30, 2016. Helen was born in Willits, California on February 27, 1920, to Murray Haynie and Anna May (Adams) Haynie. She lived in Lodi since the late 1990's residing at The Vintage for over 15 years and at Ashley Place since March 2016. Helen moved to Mills Valley in early childhood and graduated from Tamalpais High School in 1938. She did some fashion modeling at the Deb Shop in San Francisco and was in a beauty contest there. She also did some modeling for professional photography. When asked to make a test film by a Hollywood agent, she declined as she was engaged to the love of her life, Ralph Petersen. They were married on Mother's Day, May 12, 1940, and had a 50th Anniversary on Mother's Day 1990. Helen and Ralph had over 54 years together and loved every minute of it.

 

She loved to be with friends and family, and she was loved by many over her lifetime. During World War II, she and her husband moved to Stockton with their only child. She was a homemaker taking jobs only when necessary. During the war, she did clerical work at the Pollacks Ship Yards in Stockton. The 1940's pictures of Helen showed her desire to always have a flower in her hair. She gave up flowers only for hats. A flower in her hair was her own personal signature, and she wore them well and was always recognized as "the pretty lady with a flower in her hair", by friends and acquaintances. Affectionately she was Hilo to her grandson and his friends, and of course to her family. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Ann Hatterle (Roland) and grandson Kurt Vaughn Hatterle (Michelle). She also has a nephew and nieces as well as many grand nephews, and grand nieces in the family. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and two sisters Merle and Donna Jean. She lost many of her friends but never forgot anyone. Helen came from a long line of writers, and as such - she too loved to write poetry or short stories.

 

There will be a Memorial Service at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 21, 2017, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 701 S. Pleasant Ave., Lodi. Following the service, everyone is invited to join the Hatterle Family at their home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's or Vitas' Hospice at 16956 S. Harlen Rd., Suite 2F, Lathrop, CA 95330.

Glenn Leroy Boswell

March 14, 1926 - Dec. 28, 2016

Glenn Boswell was born on March 14, 1926, in Park Hill, Oklahoma to Harry and Susie Boswell. He passed away peacefully on December 28, 2016, with his family by his side. Glenn was a decorated veteran of WWII. He returned to California after the war and married Velma Worley on May 14, 1946, and they raised three children together. A successful and gregarious salesman, he became a Real Estate Broker in the 1960’s and owned Port Realty in Stockton with his wife.

He was very proud of his heritage and often shared that he was the great-grandson of Cherokee Chief John Ross. He loved inventing, seemed able to fix most anything, and built or remodeled many houses. Education was important to him and he never stopped learning new things and sharing his skills. He had a quick wit and a keen sense of humor. He was an active member of his church until his health declined.

Glenn is preceded in death by his wife, Velma, son, Garry, a brother and three sisters. He is survived by his children, Jeanette Boswell and Cheryl Boswell-Barnes, daughter-in-law, Barbara Boswell, sister, Maxine Scott, 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and much-loved nieces, nephews and friends.

SERVICES

Services will be held at Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, Harney Lane and Highway 99, Lodi, CA at 1:00 PM on January 13, 2017.

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Jean Gray

Jean D. Gray passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016,gray at the age of 84. The wife of the late Glenn W. Gray of Stockton, she is survived by her three children Laura Mueller (Bob) of Gardnerville, NV, Jenny Jones (Bob) of Stockton and Greg W. Gray of Stockton. Her three granddaughters, Megan and Morgan Gray, Brooke Jones, and great-grandson Louis also survive her. Jean was the daughter of professional baseball player, the late Jake Daniel, a former Brooklyn Dodger (among other ball clubs) and Ruby Daniel of La Grange, Georgia. She enjoyed travel, journaling, gardening, baking and loved music. Jean taught Linden 4-H cooking classes and enjoyed dances with her husband at the Stockton Moose Lodge. She attended local Baptist churches as well as Dunson Baptist Church of La Grange, Georgia.

A memorial service to celebrate Jean's life will be held at a later date. Please contact The Home Church, 11451 N. West Land, Lodi, CA (209) 339-7333 for details.

Robert Cline Lemon

December 24th, 2016Robert C. (Bob) Lemon, age 91, passed away suddenly on Dec. 24th, after a Christmas Eve dinner with his family. His family is grateful for the opportunity to have one last celebration with him before he passed. Robert was born on October 19th, 1925 in Stockton to Frank F. Lemon Jr. and Ruth (Cline) Lemon, the eldest of five children. The son of a Railroad Engineer, Bob knew from the age of seven that that’s what he wanted to do, too. He went to work for the Western Pacific Railroad after graduation from Edison High School in 1943. He worked for them as a Fireman and then Engineer for the WP and then the Union Pacific when they took over the WP line, retiring in 1988 after 45 years of service. He had a lifelong passion for trains, and steam engines in particular. He was a member of several Railroad Historical Societies and had an extensive collection of books, videos, artwork and even recordings of steam engine whistles. In his youth, he attended the Alliance Church in Stockton, where he met his future wife, Joyce Johnson. They were married on October 10th, 1948, and honeymooned on the California Zephyr to Salt Lake City. They were married for 68 years. Two daughters were born from this happy union; Patrice (Patti) and Denise. In 1965 the family moved to Union City, as Bob started working out of the Oakland Yard of the Western Pacific. They attended Fremont Neighborhood Church and made many good friends there. After Bob retired in 1988, he and Joyce moved back to Stockton. They attended Stockton Covenant Church. Bob and Joyce enjoyed trailer camping and made many trips over the years. They went to Lassen National Park, the Seattle World’s Fair, church family camps and many family holiday weekend trips, among other outings. Bob was a lifelong classical music lover, especially the Baroque period and J.S. Bach. He particularly loved Pipe Organs. He had an extensive record collection and enjoyed attending organ concerts. He also made many trips to the Carmel Bach Festival with his daughter Patti. Bob is survived by Joyce, his loving wife of 68 years, his daughters Patti Lemon (Eric Mitchell) and Denise (Terry) Hershberger; grandsons Aaron (Jacqueline) Hawkins and Matthew (Amber) Hawkins, granddaughter Jennifer Hershberger (Ryan) Hodge; great-grandsons Asa and Max Hawkins, brother William R. Lemon and sister Mary J. Beck. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Ruth Lemon and two sisters, Doris and Helen.

SERVICES

All are invited to attend a Celebration of Life at Stockton Covenant Church on January 14th at 2 pm, with a reception following. There will also be a short service at 11 AM at La Salette Health & Rehabilitation Center where Joyce resides. Bob will be interred at Cherokee Cemetery in Lodi.

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