Wilmer C. Peterson

After a long and happy life, Wilmer Peterson passed away on September 19th, following his wife of 73 years, Jean Rex Peterson who died May 4, 2012.  The Petersons are survived by their two daughters, Nancy (David) Finch and Diane Peterson, grandchildren Michael, Jonathan, Chris and Vickie and 6 great grandchildren.  Mr. Peterson was a long time employee of the Carnation Company where he began in milk delivery and rose to a management position in the Bay area.  His many friends and neighbors in Lodi provided him with help and comfort during his last illness for which he often expressed much gratitude.  Memorial contributions may be made to Temple Baptist Church, Lodi.  Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home is honored to serve the Peterson Family.  

VISITATION

Visitation will be held from 1:00 – 4:00 PM Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 Industrial Way, Lodi. 

INTERMENT

Wilmer PetersonA Graveside Service will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2015, at 1:30 PM at the Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 & Harney Ln., Lodi, with a reception to follow.

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Samantha Cromwell

543828_666988379997749_1422002200_nSamantha Louise Cromwell (Bryson), born December 29th, 1983, she entered into eternal rest on Sept. 18 2015. She was surrounded by her loving family.Samantha will be remembered as a loving mother, wife, daughter, granddaughter, sister and friend. She is survived by her husband Benjamin, her daughter's Abagail and Addilynn, her parents Debra and Ronald, her sister Stacy, her grandmother Shirley Barnhart, her father James Bryson, her mother and father in law Shari and Cliff and her sister in law Priscilla.  She will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, a trust fund has been set up at the Bank of Stockton Lodi for Abagail and Addilynn Cromwell.

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VISITATION

No visitation will be held

SERVICES

Funeral services with a reception following will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, September 25, 2015 at the Home Church, 11451 N West Ln,  Lodi CA 95242

Adolph George

Adolph GeorgeAdolph passed away peacefully at his home in Lodi at the age of 80 years old following a 4 year illness. He will be missed by many including his wife Barbara whom he often called Babs, who was the love of his life for over 62 years of marriage. Adolph was born in Thayer, Missouri on April 13, 1935 and passed away on September 18, 2015. He is survived by his wife Barbara George, a daughter, Starr Gonzales and one son, Michael George and wife Linda.  Adolph was a grandfather known as Papa to 11 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter. He has also survived by 2 sisters Virginia Warn of Kansas and Earline Norris of Kentucky, and many loving nieces and nephews.

Adolph and Barbara married June 20, 1953, and lived a good portion of their lives in the San Joaquin Valley area raising their 2 children Starr and Michael (Mike). Adolph was a truck driver for 39 years with local teamsters 439.

Adolph was a church member for many many years and church deacon. Because of his love for the Lord and his personal relationship, he acknowledged the Lord in music by playing guitar, bass-guitar and piano, and using his voice to give honor and glory to his Heavenly Father.

Adolph has proceeded in death by his parents Henry George and Alpha-Omega and Step-dad Bob Templeton, and 2 brothers Joe George of Missouri and Caraway George of California, and his twin sister Adell Stone of Redbluff, California.

Adolph will be deeply missed by those who dearly loved him. He leaves a legacy and much wisdom and spirit which will live on and be shared by those surviving family members. The family is grateful for the care Adolph received from Community Hospice of Stockton.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Community Hospice of Stockton in the name of Adolph George.

 

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VISITATION

A Visitation will be held on Monday, September 28, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICES

A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at  1:00 p.m. at Evergreen Chapel, Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 and Harney Lane , Lodi, CA 95240.

Mildred DeWitt

Mildred Louise DeWitt passed away at the age of 96 on September 18, 2015.  She was born in Tolar, Texas to Henry and Maggie Neely on March 23, 1919. Mildred attended John Tarleton State College in Stephenville, Texas and North Texas State University in Denton, Texas where she received her Bachelors Degreedewitt.  Mildred taught school for a number of years before marrying her true love, Floyd Thomas DeWitt on September 10, 1948.  They spent 27 wonderful years together until he passed away March 22, 1975.  They relocated to Stockton where they began their life together. Mildred enjoyed caring and raising her children.  She later returned to the workforce in 1968 when her husband became ill.  She taught for Stockton Unified School District, San Joaquin Delta College and Sharpe Army Depot.  Mildred retired in November of 1982 and dedicated the rest of her life to being there for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Floyd Thomas DeWitt, parents Henry Clark Neely, Sr. and Maggie Deering Neely, son Lloyd Keith DeWitt, brother H.C. (Clark) Neely, Jr., sister Maxine (Neely) Yetter, brother Windell Neely, and brother James Neely.  She leaves behind her daughter Verna “Louise” Williams (Larry), grand daughters: Heather Dawn Kraft (Greg) and Kimberlee BreAnne Williams, great-grandchildren: Bethany Marie, Ryan Joseph, and Adam Thomas Kraft and Rylee Marie Elias.  She also leaves behind her brother Othel Neely (Mary Ruth) of Waco, TX, brother Garnet Neely of Huntsville, AL and many nieces and nephews.  

VIEWING

No viewing will be held.

SERVICES

Family and friends are invited to attend a Graveside Service at 11am Wednesday, September 30, 2015 in the Garden of Hymns at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 & Harney Ln., Lodi.  Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home is honored to serve the DeWitt Family.

Eloise Marie Booth Kosta

Eloise KostaEloise was born on November 9, 1928 in Parsons, West Virginia to Edwin and Catherine Booth. She graduated from Parsons High school in 1946, and soon after came to Stockton Ca. to attend University of the Pacific in 1949. Eloise worked at Pacific Bell as a telephone operator, and in 1952 became Ms. Stockton. She then met the love of her life and best friend Tom J. Kosta, and soon became Mrs. Tom J. Kosta in 1953 which they had 5 beautiful children. She will be deeply missed by her family. They were married for 63 years.Eloise is preceded in death by her two sons Gregory Steven and Nicholas Andrew Kosta. She is survived by her loving husband Tom J Kosta, Daughter Karan (Larry) Miner, Thomas Jr. , and John Kosta. Her six adopted daughters, Tiffany, Jennifer (Wyatt) Tillman, Mary Kosta, Ashley (Dennis) Fleck, Vanessa (Sean) Knock, and Seriena Kosta. Grandkids, Arliss (Kim) Kosta, Jana (Tim) Long, Gregory (Sarah) Miner, Thomas and Alexis Miner, Laura (Kyl) Flemming. And numerous great- grandchildren who she loved dearly.

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No Visitation will be held.

SERVICES

The Trisagion will be held on Friday, September 18, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church, 920 W. March Lane, Stockton, CA 95207. Refreshments will be served following the service.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church, 920 W. March Lane, Stockton, CA 95207.

Doris Goodman

VISITATION

A Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 20, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home , 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.

A  Second Visitation will be held on Monday, September 21, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. , prior to the Service, at Chapel Of Flowers, Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 and Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95240 .

 

SERVICES

A Service will be held on Monday, September 21, 2015 at 11:00  a.m. at Chapel Of Flowers, Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 and Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Bonnie Jean Beard Geib

Bonnie GeibBonnie Jean Beard was born on November 6, 1924 in Clinton County, Indiana to Clarence and Ruby Smith Beard. She attended a two room school for the first 8 grades and then graduated from Rossville High School. Bonnie attended Purdue University where she met and married Carl E. Geib Jr. in 1947. She graduated in 1949 with a B.S. in Food and Nutrition. They moved to Mansfield, Ohio where Bonnie worked for a short time as an assistant dietitian and then raised their three daughters, helping with Girl Scouts, etc. In 1967 the family moved to Stockton. She was a second mother to their Norwegian exchange student Sissel Toleffsen and to Dee Vu.From 1973 to 1988 Bonnie was the administrative assistant in her husband’s engineering office. She was fortunate to travel with him on overseas assignments to Guatemala, Korea, Indonesia and Saudi Arabia. She also enjoyed trips to Europe during which they visited their Norwegian family. Bonnie was a member of AAUW for 63 years and served as president of the Mansfield, Ohio branch for 2 years. She was an active member of Central United Methodist Church for 48 years and a member of the United Methodist Women. She enjoyed the Stockton Symphony and recently joined the Philomathean Club. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, her parents, her step-mother, Ruth Branstetter Beard, and brothers Robert and Arthur Beard. Bonnie is survived by daughters Joy Hope, Judy (Ben) Gonzales, and Nancy (Bryan) Caudle.  Grandchildren Bryan Edward Caudle, Alejandra and Daniel Gonzales, brothers William (Jean) and Jim (Joan) Beard, sisters-in-law Barbara and Marilyn Beard, brother-in-law Chuck Lang, Sissel Toleffsen and her children, Dee Vu and her daughters Amy, Kate and Jamie, and many nieces and nephews. Bonnie was a kind woman with a strong faith in God, a deep love of family and friends, a ready smile and laugh, and a zest for living and keeping up with current events. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Central United Methodist Church of Stockton, Stockton Symphony or the Stockton Emergency Food Bank. Please add your condolences in the comments below.

VISITATION

No Visitation will be held.

SERVICES

A Celebration of Life  will be held on Sunday, September  13, 2015  at 2:00 p.m.  at Central United Methodist Church of Stockton, 3700 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA, with a reception to follow in the church Fellowship Hall.

 

Michael Ray McQueen

Michael McQueenMichael Ray McQueen passed away at the age of 66 on September 10, 2015 from a short illness. Born in Hutchinson, Kansas on February 18, 1949 to Gene and Joyce McQueen, Michael worked at Madison Mobile Homes, Triangle Pacific, Fashion Magic, and L&W Cabinets before retiring 4 years ago. He loved spending time with his family and friends- they were very important to him. Michael enjoyed going with his son, Troy to VW shows and model train shows and with his son, Todd, to rock concerts and Nascar races. His passion was his grandson, Troy Jr. , he loved helping him do projects and going to his school activities. Michael loved spending time with his wife, Vicki, from going to garage sales on Saturday mornings to spending quiet evenings at home watching their favorite TV shows together. He loved spending time in his cactus garden, too.Michael is survived by his wife, Vicki, of over 40 years, and their children, Troy (Jessica) McQueen and Todd (Teresa) McQueen, and his dog, Pumpkin. He also leaves behind his “dude”, his grandson Troy McQueen, Jr, and his best friends; brother, Brian (Jacki) McQueen, sister Nancy (Scott) Moffett, and sister Beth (Joe) Preszler. Michael will also be missed by his many nieces, nephews, and close friends, all of whom loved him for the wonderful person he was. His parents and sister, Mary Diacon, precede him in passing. At Michael’s request, there will be no visitation, and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Cards of condolence can be sent to Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, PO Box 1000, Lodi, CA.

 

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Curtice Eugene Ervin

Curtis ErvinCurtice Eugene Ervin, 69, a longtime Stockton resident, born on May 2, 1946 and  passed away peacefully on September 9, 2015 after a long, hard fought battle with cancer. Curt is preceded by his beloved wife, Barbara, who passed away in May, 2014. Curt has seven siblings, Betty (Stephen), Wilma (Larry), Vonda, Joyce, Richard (Carol), he is preceded in death by mother Juanita, father Bill, and brothers Albert and Dale. Curt’s legacy lives on with his daughter Nicki (& Gary), son Curtice (& Stacy), and youngest son Christopher. Jesse and Lu were very much a part of his heart as his children from his marriage with Barbara. Curt has 7 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Curt had a love for the Oakland Raiders, the 99 Speedway and NASCAR. In 1964 Curt was named NASCAR Rookie of the year at the 99 Stockton Speedway.

In his early twenties Curt became a successful Insurance Broker and became Vice President of the Stockton Association of Insurance Underwriters, and a member of the Million Dollar Round Table. Curt also served on the committee to elect Ronald Regan for California Governor. Curt served in the National Guard and was later honorably discharged.

Many people may recognize Curt as one of the familiar faces of Cherokee Memorial Park where he worked for the last 17 years, helping those families who had lost a loved one. Curt will be missed by not only his family, but his friends and his community. Curt had a motto of “Do something nice for someone and don’t get caught doing it”. Curt truly lived by that motto..

Those wishing to honor Curt in a form of a donation may do so to the Hospice of San Joaquin, 3888 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA 95204.

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VISITATION

No Visitation will be held.

SERVICES

A Service honoring Curt will be held on Friday, September 18, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 and Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95240.

James J. Bitz

James BitzJames J. Bitz, age 76 passed away Tuesday, September 9th, 2015 in Lodi, California. James was born in Logan County, North Dakota on August 15th, 1939, to John and Mary (Stoller) Bitz. The family moved to Lodi in 1957 and James graduated from Lodi High School in 1958. James joined the U.S. Army on October 12th, 1959 and most of his service time was spent in Japan. James was discharged on January 22nd, 1962.

Jim was employed with Geohring Meats for 17.5 years until the plant closed. He then was employed with General Mills for 17.5 years until his retirement in 2006.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Wanda, his son Brian, and his grandson Brandon Bitz. Brother, Frank (Luella) Bitz, and sister, Phyllis (Tiny)(Ron Kasaka) Pleasant, along with one nephew and two nieces. He is also survived by his brother-in-law Harley Parks and sister-in-law Colleen Parks.

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VISITATION

No Visitation will be held.

SERVICES

A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, September 14, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Evergreen Chapel, Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 and Harney Lane, Lodi, CA 95240.

INTERMENT

Interment will follow the Funeral Service at Cherokee Memorial Park.

Cherokee Memorial Park is a 501(c)13 non-profit company, owned and operated exclusively for the benefit of the community, serving Lodi, Stockton, Galt, Manteca and the San Joaquin Valley since 1940.

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