DAVID IMADA KIM, Jr.

October 10, 1999 – March 24, 2020

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 David Imada Kim, Jr. was born on October 10, 1999 in Salinas, California to David Kim, Sr. of South Korea, and Jae Young Kim of South Korea.  David, Jr. walked into the loving arms of his grandfather Leonard, on March 24, 2020 at the age of 20.  David, Jr. was preceded in death by his grandfather, Leonard Imada.

 David, Jr. is survived by his parents, David, Sr. and Jae Young Kim, brother Ryan Kim, grandmother Muncha Imada, grandparents Yongsik and Miyang Moon, uncle and aunt Layne and Lillian Imada, uncle Jaehyuk Moon, uncle and aunt Arthur and Jaeyon Manio, cousins Kinsei, Kaitlyn, Kaiden, Keira, John, Alex, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.  

After graduating from Christopher High School in Gilroy, California, he attended San Jose State, where he studied business.  Eventually, he felt his ultimate calling was to be a pilot.  He graduated from the JC Air Academy and had recently completed his pilot training in Stockton, California earning his pilot’s wings. 

David was an avid lover of k-pop music, video games, cars, and very spicy Pho. He loved fishing with his family, no matter a pond, lake, river or ocean.  He also enjoyed snowboarding, always looking for the hardest and highest mountain he could go down.  At a younger age, he enjoyed practicing the sport of Kendo.  Junior could always be counted on for a quick bite at Chick-Fil-A or a run over to the local boba shop.

No matter where junior went, he always left an impression on people.  With a goofy-loving personality and a big bright laugh and smile, he brightened the day of those around him.  Junior will be greatly missed by everyone that knew and loved him.  He was the kind of young man that anyone would be proud to call son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin and friend.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will not be any funeral services at this time, until sometime in the future.  He will be placed next to his grandfather at Sierra View Mausoleum at Cherokee Memorial Park, Lodi, California.


 

Gaylon Leibelt

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November 22, 1948 - March 20, 2020

Gaylon Liebelt passed away March 20, age 71, after a 30 year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born on November 22, 1948 to Ardy and LeNora Liebelt in Lodi.

He graduated from San Jose State University and worked as an accountant for Claude C. Woods Construction. He loved family gatherings; especially with German food served and a cold Coors. He was always ready to talk about his two favorite teams: the SF Giants and the 49ers.


Gaylon is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his brother Tim (Jennie), sister Deb
(Dan) and two nieces Sarah and Mallory.


Special acknowledgement to Dr. Vicki Wheelock at UC Davis for her excellent care and concern
for Gaylon for many years.


Special thanks to Michelle, Veronica and Pam and all of his favorite caregivers at Balance
Memory Care for their compassion and help in dealing with this difficult disease.

As per Gaylon’s wishes, there will be no services.

Donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation in Gaylon’s memory.

Please sign the guestbook at Lodinews.com/guestbook

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Leibelt family.

Lillian Backer

April 9, 1925 - March 17, 2020

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On Tuesday March 17, 2020 Lillian Backer (Lill) entered Glory.  Unwavering in her faith in Jesus Christ, she dedicated her life upon his promises, as well as his commands to love God and to love others.  

Lill was born into this earthly life on April 9, 1925 in Mitchell Nebraska to the family of Frederick and Margaret Stricker.  In 1942, she married George R. Backer (Bob) of Scottsbluff Nebraska, who was then serving as a US Marine in World War II. When Bob returned from the war, he pursued the Lord’s calling into full time ministry.  From that point forward, Lill dedicated her life, and the life of their young family to partner with Bob in this calling.  

Bob and Lill were the parents of five children.  Diana Moody (Jose), Bobbie Stoller (George), George R. Backer Jr (Virginia), Paul Backer (Christine), and John Backer (Bonnie). 

From her five children, Lill experienced the joy of loving and being loved by 17 grandchildren, (Juan Moody, Mollie Moody, Brian Stoller, Paige Patenaude, George R. Backer III, Kathryn Vincent, Elizabeth Lewis, Paul Backer Jr., Christopher Backer, Benjamin Backer, Marina Backer, Kealand Backer, Aaron Backer, Mitchell Backer Brittany Backer, Haley Peck-Law, and Elissa Fontenot)

From these grandchildren, Lill has been blessed to date with 28 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.  

Lill was a source of strength and an unceasing well of compassion for all who knew her.  She had a passion for order and discipline in every facet of her life. However, she always made certain forgiveness and encouragement ruled the day. 

Although her resources always seemed limited, Lill innovated and created great wealth in her life.   She learned to play many instruments, sang in choirs and always had music playing in her home. Her efforts never failed to result in an abundance of flowers and produce from her gardens.  She sewed beautiful clothing for herself and her family. Lill could seemingly make something delicious out of nothing from her cupboard, and always made sure the final meal of the day ended with a dessert.   Her baking is legendary in her family. She painted, created ceramic art, produced jewelry, and she expertly refinished and reupholstered furniture. Lill had a vision for the potential of what things could be, if only they had a guiding diligent hand.   And it was through her unfailing perseverance that things before unseen by others have become treasured heirlooms in her family.

Lill and Bob were married for 41 years until Bob’s death in December of 1983.  She remained in love only with him, and never remarried. In 1984, Lill moved to Lodi, California to reside with her daughter and son-in-law (George and Bobbie Stoller).  It is there she remained very active in her church, her home and in the lives of her friends and family until her health no longer would allow.

In her last years, Lill’s every need was met by the vigilant care of her caregiver/friend Chris, and by George and Bobbie Stoller in their home.  The family is forever grateful for the happiness and joy Lill experienced to her last breath in their company.  

Lill was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one grandchild (Aaron Backer) seven brothers (Phillip Kamerzel, John Kamerzel, Alex Stricker, Fred Stricker, Victor Stricker, Robert Stricker, Henry Stricker) and nine sisters (Lillian Stricker-died in infancy, Millie Hamburg, Julia Peister, Mary Keller, Helen Braden, Rose Derr, Rachel Marghiem, Lydia Jackson, Martha Liekam). Her youngest sister, Alvina Bennet of Wheatland Wyoming survives her, as well as her children, grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces.

Lill’s remains will be interred at a future date in Scottsbluff Nebraska alongside her husband Bob.  While her memory is honored there, we know she lives on in Glory. Lillian Backer will forever be treasured in our hearts, as she was the guiding diligent hand, we all needed to become all she encouraged us to be.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Backer family.

Peggy Billingsley

February 27, 1937 - March 15, 2020

Peggy Marie Billingsley passed away at her home on March 15, 2020 with her devoted husband, Alton "Don" Billingsley by her side. She was 83 years young and the mother of three children, six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She loved her church, her family and her dogs.

The family would especially like to thank Hospice of Amador & Calaveras and Sherry Cherney for their exceptional loving care of Peggy as she made her journey home.

SERVICE
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 at 11:00a.m. at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Irma Hernandez de Salinas

December 19, 1947 - March 13, 2020

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 12:-00pm - 8:00pm on Tuesday March 24, 2020 at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240

GRAVESIDE SERVICE

A graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday March 25, 2020 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Hernaneez de Salinas family.

Terry and Jackie Halvorson

June 25, 1942 - March 12, 2020

VISITATION
A visitation will be held on Sunday, March 22nd, 2020 from 12:00p.m. noon till 8:00p.m. at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

SERVICE
A service will be held the following day on Monday, March 23rd, 2020 at 10:00a.m. at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240. the final committal will take place afterwards in Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Beatrice Trujillo

May 25, 1932 - March 12, 2020

VISITATION
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 17th, 2020 from 12:00p.m. noon till 8:00p.m. with a rosary starting at 6:00p.m. at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi CA, 95240.

SERVICE
A service will be held the following day on Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 at 10:00a.m. at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Trujillo family.

Victor Collins

February 27, 1947 - March 10, 2020

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 12:00pm - 8:00pm on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A service will be held at 1:00pm on Wednesday March 18, 2020 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

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