Connie Copulos
Early February 7th, 2016, our beloved Wife, Mom and Gram passed away in her home of 43 years in rural Lodi. She was surrounded and held by her family as she slipped from us at the age of 77.
Connie was born in Utah in 1938 to Afton and Willard Dillon, followed by two sisters, Vickey and Loma. She grew up mostly in Long Beach, California where she met her husband of 57 years, C.M. “Mike” Copulos. They had three children, Tina, Craig and Chad before moving to Lodi in 1973. It is here in Lodi that Connie created a home filled with love and happiness for her husband, children and grandchildren. Through the years she was known for her sewing, baked goods and jams, enjoyed by all that knew her. Connie was a tremendously devoted, giving person who provided comfort and care for everyone around her.
She is remembered by her husband, Mike Copulos; daughter Tina & her husband, Barry Elzig; son, Craig & his wife, Cindy Copulos; son Chad Copulos & his husband, Anthony Belef. Connie is Gram to five grandchildren, Joshua, Sara & Allie Elzig, Justin and Casey Copulos.
SERVICES
A Celebration of her Life will be held at Clements Community Church, 18544 E. Walnut St Clements, CA on Saturday March 19th at 11am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of San Joaquin.
Edward D. Walshin passed away in Stockton on January 28, 2016 at the age of 78. He was born in Oakland, CA on November 11, 1937 to Seymour and Harriette Walshin. Ed worked for many years as a cement truck driver for 40 years, and enjoyed the outdoors – especially camping and fishing. He also was a fan of the San Francisco Giants, attending his first game last season. He also enjoyed traveling to Puerto Vallarta, and going to the Saturday morning flea market. Above all Ed loved his family, and cherished spending time and special occasions with them.
Ron Walker passed away at the age of 72 on January 28, 2016. Born on October 27, 1943, Ron retired in 2010 after working 30 years for Oroville Cogeneration, L.P. He is survived by his wife, Jane (Litch) Walker, and his daughters, Sheila (Harold) Granger and Shelly Walker, and granddaughter Ashley Granger. He also leaves behind his great grandchildren, Anthony Jr. and Alayna Zapata and sister, Linda McCauley, and nieces, Joyce Ruiz, Julie Lacey, Lori McClelland and nephew Matthew McCauley.
ranch in Acampo. Born in Oakland, he moved to Rio Linda at a young age. As a young boy he was involved with the Sacramento Horseman’s Club. Norman graduated from Highlands High School in 1960 and Stockton College in 1962. On August 7, 1965 Norman married his childhood sweetheart Dustie Baker.
Norman was a lifetime member of the California State Horseman’s Association. He was a horse show judge for many years traveling up and down the west coast and 3 trips to Hawaii. Norman enjoyed hunting, hiking and the great outdoors. He was always quick to share his knowledge and love of horses.
Norman is preceded in death by his wife of 46 years Dustie Harris. He is survived by his daughter Kerri Barcroft (William), granddaughter Lynndee Barcroft of Acampo, and sister Marilyn Cook (John) of Lodi.
07/12/1922 – 01/22/2016
Born on April 7, 1919 to Theodora and Johanna Trick, Annette worked for Ing’s Catering and Aldo’s Delicatessen. Later, she worked as a cook for Lodi Community Hospital for 17 years. Annette loved to play bingo and read, and she also loved visiting Jackson Rancheria and crocheting afghans.
Annette will be missed by her children, Roger (Faith) Fink, Duane (Connie) Fink, and Arlene (Jim) Baker, her brother Leslie Trick, and her grandchildren, Darrin Wendland, Chris Fink, Lori Taylor, Cara Fink, Corbin Fink. She also leaves behind her great grandchildren, Jaden Miller, Preston Martin, Alyssa Colwell, Callie Wendland, and Aubrey Taylor.
Annette is preceded in death by her husband, David Fink, Jr, son, Jerry Fink, and her siblings, Carl Fink, Clara Schmollinger, Martha Dietz, Frieda Folsom, and Alvina Fehling.