Obituaries

Vesta Greer

September 15, 1928 - September 25, 2017

Vesta "Rita" Greer, 89, of Stockton, went to be with our Lord on September 25, 2017, surrounded by family.

She was born and raised on the family farm in Missouri, and the family came to California when she was a teenager.

Rita worked in the cannery lab, the school cafeteria, and even with her husband in his tree trimming business. Most important to her, however, was being a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Whatever it was she did, she worked hard. She was always a gracious hostess, quick to provide for the needs of others, and loved spending time with her family and friends.

She was a lifetime member of Harmony Southern Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Jack D. Greer; great grandson Andrew Ryan Farmer; and her two sisters: Vella and Vera.

She is survived by her two sons: Mel Greer (Mary), and Mark Greer (Mary Louise); granddaughter, Melani Greer Farmer (Matt) and grandson, Michael Greer. She leaves nephew Gary Daniel and niece Linda Daniel-Miller, who were extremely close to their "Aunt Rita" as well as numerous nieces and nephews in California, Colorado, Illinois, and Arkansas. Rita will also be missed by her only great- grandson, Matthew Jacob Farmer. Also surviving are Mark and Mary Louise's stepchildren: Brett, Cheyenne and Arielle.

SERVICES

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, September 29, 2017 at the Vineyard Chapel, 14165 N. Beckman Rd., Lodi, CA.

INTERMENT

Graveside services will take place prior at Cherokee Memorial Park.

Doris Miyoshi Sasaki

February 14th 1959 - September 24th 2017

Doris Miyoshi Sasaki, Born February 14th 1959 to Makoto and Teruye Shimozaki, passed September 24th 2017. She attended Lodi High School and was part of her school’s volleyball, basketball team and badminton team. After graduating, she attended Delta College where she earned an AA degree in business while graduating a semester early. At the age of of 14 she met her husband Frank Sasaki and the two were married on June 1st 1985.

She attended Lodi High School and was part of her school’s volleyball, basketball team and badminton team.  After graduating, she attended Delta College where she earned an AA degree in business while graduating a semester early.  At the age of 14 she met her husband Frank Sasaki and the two were married on June 1st 1985.  In 1988, Doris had her first son Frank Jr. with son Brandon Sasaki to follow in 1992 and daughter Tiffany to follow in 1996.  The family made their home in Stockton, CA where Doris and Frank raised their three children.  Around the holidays Doris would enjoy making trays of cookies and other baked goods for her co-workers, friends and family.  Doris was employed by the DMV for 37 years.  She started her career at the Lodi branch before moving to the Stockton branch and then transferring to the central branch in Sacramento where she worked as a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician.  She met many wonderful friends through work and through

Doris was employed by the DMV for 37 years.  She started her career at the Lodi branch before moving to the Stockton branch and then transferring to the central branch in Sacramento where she worked as a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician.  She met many wonderful friends through work and through church, many of whom remained in contact with her until the day she passed.  Doris enjoyed shopping, traveling with her friends or family, arts and crafts and attending church services.  She spent many passing her cooking and baking secrets, that she learned from her mother, to her children.  Doris always believed in being active and spent many hours taking walks in the park either by herself or with the family dog Pearl, or at the gym, playing tennis and playing basketball with her son Brandon. She is survived by her husband Frank Sasaki and children Frank Jr. his wife Anh, Brandon, and Tiffany Sasaki. She was preceded in eternal rest by her parents Makoto and Mary Shimozaki, and her brother Mike Shimozaki Jr.

VISITATION Visitation will be Sunday, October 1st 2017 at 12pm until 8pm at the Vinyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICES

A service will be held Saturday, October 7th 2017 at 11am at Quail Lakes Baptist Church in Stockton.

Sandra Poirier

February 1, 1942 - September 23, 2017 Cherokee Memorial Funeral home is honored to serve the Poirier family.

VISITATION

Visitation for Sandra Poirier will be held Wednesday, September 27 from 10:00am to 8:00pm in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi CA.

SERVICES

Funeral sevices are  scheduled for Thursday, September 28 at 1:00pm in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi CA.

INTERMENT

Interment to follow funeral services at Cherokee Memorial Park.

Robert Minford

Robert (Bob) Minford, passed away on September 23, 2017. Bob was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on July 22, 1932 to Roy Irving and Velma Leona Minford.  His family moved to Southern California in 1936.  During World War II both of his parents worked in the aircraft industry.  His family moved to Stockton in 1945, after the war. He graduated from Stockton High School in 1950; served in the U.S. Navy for four years during the Korean War.  Bob attended college at San Jose State and began his career as a firefighter.  He retired from San Jose Fire Department after nearly 27 years of service. Bob was a student of life. He loved to read, learn, study religions, analyze and solve problems. His mind was always working.  He described himself as a loner though he loved to go on long road trips throughout the State and Canada and talk to strangers along the way. After the passing of his wife, Jan, in 2013, Bob enjoyed life to the fullest with new found interests in walking 11-17 miles a day, climbing stairs and riding his recumbent bike with his best friend, Mary Isham.  Bob was a very generous man, giving to what he called, his own charities, identifying people who needed a helping hand and ensuring their needs were met.

Bob is survived by his sister, Jeannine Railey of Morgan Hill, CA., brother Gerald Minford, daughters,  Beth Minford of Santa Cruz, CA. and Terri Lynn Minford of  Watsonville, CA, and step-children; Deborah Pell of Santa Clara, CA,  Michael Rimington and his wife Lenette of Gresham, Oregon and Nicklas Rimington  and his wife Lori of Vancouver, Washington. Bob was a wonderful grandfather to five; Derek Kruegar, Michael Rimington, Leah Rimington, Erin Barens, and Shannon Baily. Bob had five great grandchildren.

Bob passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones, Mary Isham, Beth and Terri Lynn Minford and Debbie Pell.  In his last moments, he reminded us all that he had a very good life with no regrets.

SERVICES

Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept 29th at 1:00 pm in Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi CA.

INTERMENT

Interment to follow funeral services at

Sherman Morris

November 9, 1921 - September 17, 2017 Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home is honored to serve the morris family.

VISITATION

Visitation for Sherman Morris will be held Friday, October 13 from 8:30am to 10:30am in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi CA.

SERVICES

A graveside service is scheduled for Friday, October 13 at 11:00am at Cherokee Memorial Park.

Andrew Asborno

Andrew “Andy” J. Asborno passed away at his home in Stockton after a lengthy illness on September 17, 2017, at the age of 52.  He was born in Stockton on June 28, 1965, to Louis and Joanne Asborno.  He went to local Stockton Schools, graduating from Franklin High School in 1983.  He enjoyed attending races at the Stockton 99 Speedway, fishing at Hope Valley, playing ping pong and spending time with his friends. Andy was preceded in death by his father Louis F. Asborno.  He is survived by his children:  Justin Ray Asborno, Zachary Asborno, James Asborno; his mother Joanne A. Asborno; siblings: Linda Asborno–Priest (Bob), Martin Asborno (Renee), Rebecca Stockman (Ray); numerous beloved nieces and nephews; and his companion Joey Morgan, who gave him loving comfort in his final days.

VISITATION

Visitation will be held from 6-8 pm on Thursday, September 21, 2017, in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd. in Lodi, CA.

SERVICES

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 am on Friday, September 22, 2017, at St. Michaels Catholic Church, 5882 Ashley Lane, Stockton, CA.

Clifford Turner Sr.

October 14, 1918 - September 16, 2017 Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home is honored to serve the Turner family.

VISITATION

Visitation for Clifford Turner will be held Friday, September 22 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi CA.

SERVICES

Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, September 22 at 1:00 pm in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi CA.

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