Doris Smalley 05/02/1932 – 02/01/2018
of Lodi
Doris Smalley, 85, of Lodi, passed away February 1, 2018. Born May 2, 1932 in East Detroit, Michigan, Doris was a member of English Oaks Seventh Day Adventist Church in Lodi for the past 44 years. She taught for almost 40 years at local schools, first in Thornton, then for the Lodi Unified School District. She married Mel Smalley in 1955, and together they raised their 2 children, Linda Smalley (Ron Rall) and Melvin Smalley (Angie). Doris will also be missed by her 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Her beloved husband, Mel, predeceased her. Donations may be made in Doris’ memory to your favorite animal welfare charity.
SERVICES
Funeral services will be held Monday, February 12, 2018 at 10 am at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd. in Lodi, California.
INTERMENT
Doris will be laid to rest with her husband, Mel, at Sierra View Mausoleum at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi, California.
December 6, 1940 - January 30, 2018
Janet Louise McDonald was born in Brawley, California on December 6, 1940. She was the firstborn of seven children to TR and Jenny McDonald. Janet received the Holy Ghost when she was eight years old. Her musical ability was soon apparent and she was playing the piano for church services by the time she was ten. During the 1960’s Janet wrote many songs, some of which are still sung today. Two of her most well-known are “This Holy Ghost is Genuine” and “I’ve Got the Holy Ghost.” At Christian Life Center in Stockton, she taught Sunday School, was active in the music department, and gave music lessons for many years.
January 21, 1924 - January 29, 2018
July 23, 1941 - January 24, 2018
th great sorrow we announce the passing of one of our beloved one, Francisco Javier Hernandez Jr. Francisco’s
life was taken from him at the young age of 19 on the evening of January 23, 2018. He was born on April 24, 1998 in Lodi,
CA, where he was raised and lived. A recent graduate from Rio Valley Charter School, Francisco was a kind and gentle
soul, living an honest life. Always showing respect, and compassion for others. This was evident when it came down to
his younger siblings. No matter what was going on with his life, he always selflessly made sure his brothers and sisters
were taken care of.
Marion Elizabeth Howard, 95, passed into eternity on January 20, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband William Howard, who passed in 2006. They were married for 61 years.
, CA. Don attended Lincoln High School, Class of 1965. After high school he served in the US Navy on the USS Kitty Hawk.