Carolyn DuPriest

March 8, 1932 - January 4, 2025

VISITATION
 A visitation will be held from 12:00pm - 1:00pm on Wednesday, January 15th, 2025 at the Evergreen Chapel  at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA.

SERVICE
 A service will be held at 1:00pm on Wednesday, January 15th, 2025 at the Evergreen Chapel  at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the DuPriest family.

Robert "Bobby" Van Ruiten Jr.

Robert “Bobby” Van Ruiten, Jr.
April 20, 1998 - January 3, 2025

Robert “Bobby” Van Ruiten, Jr., born April 1998 in Stockton, California, passed away on January 3, 2025, surrounded by love and admiration from those who knew him. Bobby’s life, though tragically cut short, was marked by selfless service, boundless kindness, and an enduring dedication to helping others.

Bobby was the beloved son of Robert Van Ruiten, Sr. and Rhonda Wheeler (Iowa) and the cherished brother of his sisters: Audrey and Christine (Javier). He was a devoted uncle to Jacob and Grant, whose lives were brightened by his love, laughter, and playful spirit. Bobby’s family and friends will forever remember his infectious smile and the way he never hesitated to lend a hand.

From a young age, Bobby’s passion for serving his community was evident. He began his career by volunteering for the Stockton Fire Auxiliary while also working for AMR and the Woodbridge Fire District. His dedication and hard work led to his proudest achievement: becoming a firefighter and paramedic with the Stockton Fire Department. Bobby was also an avid member of the Crossfit community at ASAP Fitness. He was an inspiration to his fellow gym-goers and enjoyed coaching others. Known for his unyielding commitment and warm heart, Bobby embodied the true spirit of a public servant, always putting others before himself.

Bobby’s colleagues, friends, and family will forever cherish the countless ways he touched their lives. He was a man of action, compassion, and resilience, always stepping up to any challenge or task with unwavering determination. To know Bobby was to know a genuine, selfless soul who made the world a brighter and better place.

VISITATION AND SERVICE
Please join us in honoring the life and legacy of Bobby. A visitation will be held from 11:00 am - 7:00 pm on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240. A service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 at First Baptist Church, located at 267 N. Mills Ave, Lodi, CA 95242. 

Rest easy, Bobby. Your smile and spirit will live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know you.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Van Ruiten family.

Richard Duncan

August 27, 1959 - January 2, 2025

Richard Allen Duncan passed away on January 2, 2025, in Stockton at the age of 65. Born in Stockton, California, he had lived his life in the greater Stockton area. In 1978, Richard married the love of his life, Sandra Renee Veazey, and had two children, Nicholas and Holly. While Richard only fathered two children, later in life he would be seen as a father figure to so many more individuals who entered his life. Richard was the successful business owner of Rick’s Trucker Repair and later Holly’s Heavy Haul. He was a skilled truck driver, master mechanic, and general tinkerer. During the late 1980s and 1990s, Richard led the Outrageous Country Modified Pulling Team as their Lead Driver, Builder, and Mechanic. He was proud of his Native American Heritage and being a member of the Cherokee Nation where he recently took up an interest in learning Tsalagi, the native language of the Cherokee.

Richard is preceded in death by his daughter Holly Amelia Duncan, his mother Cora D. Duncan, his father Jack Duncan, and his sibling Jack Andrew Duncan. He is survived by his wife Sandra Duncan, son Nicholas Richard Duncan, brother Gary Duncan (Chie), sister Donna Gumm (Doug), nephew JD, nephew Brandon, niece Amanda, and niece Kristy.
SERVICE
 A graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, January 16th, 2025 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Duncan family.

David Trummer

December 23, 1952 - January 2, 2025

David Dean Trummer, age 72 of Stockton, California passed away on January 2nd, 2025 at St. Joseph's Medical Hospital. He was born on December 23rd, 1952 in Omaha, Nebraska. He graduated high school at Central High School in Nebraska. He joined the Army on December 12th, 1975 and separated on October 1st, 1982. He moved to Texas and worked as a paralegal and also to be with his grandparents. He moved to California to be with his beloved wife, Leah Racsa Tugas. David and Leah got married on October 8th, 1992. David had two children from his previous marriage (Tiffany and Tony Trummer). He had three siblings, Joseph, Jim and Kathy Trummer. David worked at the Department of Motor Vehicles throughout his life. He had a great love for animals, especially cats and dogs. He also loved bowling and traveling by car. 

SERVICES
A visitation will be held on January 21st, 2025 at Cherokee Memorial from 10:00am - 11:00am followed by a rosary from 11:00am - 12:00pm, after 12:00pm will be speeches followed by the burial at 2:00pm. 

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Fred Wilson

May 6, 1931 - January 1, 2025

Fred Wilson was born May 6th, 1931 at Fortuna, California to Fred and Flora Wilson. He served in the U.S Navy as a medical corpsman during the Korean War. Later he became a painting contractor, a real estate broker and spent a career with the San Joaquin County Sheriff Department where he retired with the rank of commander.

Fred is survived by his wife of 56 years, Carol Wilson, one son, two grandsons, and two great granddaughters. 

SERVICE
 A graveside service will be held at 12:00pm on Friday, January 24th, 2025 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Wilson family.

James Boore

November 25, 1979 - December 31, 2024

Our beloved James caught his last fish and played his final note on December 31, 2024. James Boore was born in Stockton on November 25, 1979. By age 12, he was playing lead trumpet in the Hot N Tots Dixieland youth jazz band. James was known for learning and committing the music to memory and playing effortlessly. He continued on trumpet and appeared at many jazz festivals including the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee. While attending Tokay High School he performed regularly at the San Joaquin Dixieland Jazz Society and played trumpet with the rockabilly group Lucky Diaz and the High Rollers and the Delta College Night Jazz Band. 

James was hired by Carnival Cruise Lines as a musician and soon became its musical director, which permitted him to find the best fishing spots all around the globe for eighteen years. A talented cook and cocktail mixer, honed by his exposure to worldwide cultures, his friends would savor his specialty cocktails such as his “Beet Martini” and “Last Word.” While on the cruise line James met the love of his life, Louise “Lou” Dutton, from Liverpool, England and the rest is history. They were together for many years and recently became engaged.

After leaving the ship, James worked as hospitality manager for Michael David Winery in Lodi for over ten years where he charmed wine tasters with his sparkling personality, good looks, and knowledge of the various vintages. He had a great sense of humor and was a great storyteller of his many adventures. His company and friendship will be missed by his friends and family. He is survived by his fiancée, Lou, his parents, Tim and Deanna, and his sister Lyndsi. As a special note, the Boore family would like to thank the Kolber family for the love and affection for James as if he was one of their own. 

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the go fund me account: Donate to Honor James Boore: Support Youth Fishing & Music, organized by Deanna Boore 

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Boore family.

Lacey Morris

March 27, 1989 - December 31, 2024

VISITATION
 A visitation will be held from 12:00pm - 1:00pm on Friday, January 24th, 2025 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
 A service will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, January 24th, 2025 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Morris family.

Vincent DeMaggio

October 26, 1942 - December 29, 2024

Vincent DeMaggio Jr., Stockton, CA 82 passed on December 29, 2024. He was born to Vincent and Marie DeMaggio on October 26, 1942 in Stockton, CA.

He was preceded in death by his parents  and his sister Constance, He is survived by his wife Eileen, sons Vince (Lynn) and Steven, two Step-Children Dawn (Vijay) and David, and his brother Joe. 6 Grandchildren , 8 Great Grandchildren, numerous Nieces and their families. He loved his constant companion Brinka and his cats Garfield and Nermal.

He loved to make rocking horses and chairs, step stools, puzzles, and wood boxes for Grandchildren and family.

He loved to be in the great outdoors, camping, shooting muzzleloaders, Schuetzen style guns. But traveling to Arkansas and Tennessee was something he looked forward to visiting family. He always made it into an adventure taking side roads to see where they went, new sites to see.

There will be no visitation. There will be a Celebration of Life get together later.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the DeMaggio family.

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