Daryl Eugene Cumber

Daryl Eugene Cumber, 67, Lockeford, CA - Surrounded by his loving family, Daryl entered into heaven peacefully at home under hospice care on May 20th.  He was born January 2, 1949 in Rib Lake, Wisconsin. He was the fourth child of Cumber PhotoHarold and Cordelia Cumber.  He met the love of his life Sharon Weaver at Wausau East High School where they both graduated in 1967. They were married on August 3, 1968 in Wausau, WI.   They had two daughters, Jessie and Jodi, and six grandchildren.

They moved to Tracy, CA in 1977 where he began to work as a ceramic tile setter apprentice. He learned the trade quickly and excelled.  Within a few years, he obtained his contractor’s license and worked independently, completing beautiful custom tile, marble and stone designs and installations.  He worked all over the Central Valley and Bay Area and some of his work can still be viewed at sites such as Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco.  He is remembered by the people he worked with as one of the most talented in his field and one of the most generous and fun-loving guys to work with.

Daryl moved to Lockeford, CA in 2002, with Sharon, where he resided until his passing.

Daryl was an avid Green Bay Packers fan, and enjoyed watching the games.  He visited Lambeau Field whenever he got the chance.  He liked to fish, collect antiques, loved old classic cars and was in the process of restoring his ’67 GTO.  One of his favorite things to do was to spend time with his grandchildren whether it was watching their sports events, attending piano recitals or just hanging out and talking.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Cumber (Weaver), daughters Jessie Vickers (Larry) Lodi, CA and Jodi Leonardo (Johnny) Lodi, CA.

Grandchildren: Mason Daryl Vickers Elk Grove, CA., Austin, Logan and Lauren Vickers Lodi, CA., Johnny Daryl and Jianna Leonardo Lodi, CA.

Brothers: Wayne Cumber Wausau, WI., Alan Cumber (Donna) Florence, WI., Steven Cumber (Patty) Oshkosh, WI., Gary Cumber (Carol) Appleton, WI., Kevin Cumber (Linda) Oshkosh, WI.,

Sisters: Barbara Rice (Jim) Aniwa, WI., Patricia Cumber (Jay Robinson) Oshkosh, WI., Lora Bartlett Oshkosh, WI., Rebecca Garcia (Pete) Salida, CA.

He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins whom he loved.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Cordelia Cumber, and sister, Sylvia Vassar.

SERVICES

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 4th at 10:00am at Cherokee Memorial Park, (Evergreen Chapel) Harney Lane at Highway 99 in Lodi, California

 

We wish to extend our gratitude to the Hospice of San Joaquin, and the caring staff at Lodi Memorial Hospital.  In lieu of flowers please make donations to St. Jude's Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjudes.org or to Hospice of San Joaquin.

Donald J. Bryant

Donald J. Bryant “Pampa”

10/28/1923-05/20/2016

 

Donald James Bryant born to the late Elsie R. Bryant and Guy O. Bryant in Brentwood, Mo.Bryantobit

As a young man Don enjoyed playing baseball and entertaining on the piano.  An accomplished ball player, Don played semi pro ball for the St. Louis Redbirds, later known as the St. Louis Cardinals.

Drafted in 1945 during WW2, Don was first assigned to the Army War College in Washington D.C., then sent to Cairo, Egypt as an MP. Staff Sergeant at discharge.

Returning to St. Louis, Don had been a storekeeper for the MKT railroad before moving his family to California, where he continued his career as a buyer for J-M Manufacturing.

Ending his career with the City Of Stockton as purchasing agent, Don earned many accolades, including being the first certified auctioneer for the City Of Stockton, graduating from the Missouri School Of Auctioneering, earning the title Of “Colonel Bryant.”

Don was past president of the CAPA, California Association of Purchasing Agents.

Don could be heard on numerous occasions tickling the keys, playing at various venues in Stockton and the Bay Area for his professional meetings.  He continued his piano playing days at Arbor Senior Living, entertaining friends and family with his command of the piano and playing in the Senior Follies in Lodi.

Dad and Mom enjoyed nearly 61 years of marriage, traveling throughout the U.S., Europe, Canada and the Orient.  The most fun was their regular trips to Jackson Rancheria, where they made numerous friends and hit a few jackpots.

Predeceased by his loving wife, Virginia L. Bryant In 2010.  Predeceased by siblings, Guy O. Bryant, Kenneth Bryant, June Strassner and Janet Grunewald.

Survived by children, Dona Kendall (Walter) Terre Haute, Ind., Guy Bryant (Tracy) Stockton, Kathy Cockayne (Jeff) Woodbridge.

Grandchildren, James Kendall, Terre Haute, Ind., Janis Spurgeon (Steve) Camby, Ind.,

Robert Quaschnick, DDS (Lolita) Lodi, Christine Starnes and Guy Bryant of Charleston, S.C., Step grandchildren, Chris and Robert Canale.

Great grandchildren, Ceci, Lewis, Logan and Lucas Spurgeon, Kennedy and Cameron Quaschnick.

Thank you, Dr. Schilling and Shelly for your good care, and a special thank you to Arbor Senior Living for making Dad’s last day so fun for him.

“Love ya to pieces”   Give Mom a hug.

SERVICES

Services are scheduled for Wednesday, June 29th,  1:00 pm, at Evergreen Chapel, Cherokee Memorial Park, Lodi, California.

 

 

 

Lupe A. Martinez

Lupe A. Martinez May 5, 1936- April 24, 2016Martinez.obit.pic

 

Lupe Acevedo Martinez 79, of Stockton passed away unexpectedly while vacationing in Mexico.  She was born on May 5, 1936 in Colima, Mexico.  She was the beloved wife of the late Paul Martinez and mother to Sandra Sanchez (Steve), Ed Martinez (Tammy), Shelia McDonald, and Stan Martinez (Nancy). She was the grandmother to 10 and Great grandmother to 7.

She retired from Lincoln Unified School District and was a member of Presentation Church. She loved to travel, garden, cook, sew, and spend time with family and friends.

You may be gone from our sight but you are never gone from our hearts.

VISITATION

A Visitation will be held Thursday May 5, 2016   12-8:00 pm @ Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home (831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240)

SERVICES

the Rosary will be @ 6:00 pm. also at the Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, May 6, 2016 10:00am @ Church of the Presentation, 6715 Leesburg Place, Stockton, CA 95207.

INTERMENT

Committal after service @ Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 @ Harney Lane, Lodi, CA.

 

 

Arila Artina Dunlap

The world has lost a beautiful shining star and our world will never be the same without her.Dunlap1Arila Artina Dunlap passed away on April 12, 2016. She was born in North Dakota to Jacob and Ella Horst, where she was raised on a wheat farm and eventually went to college in Dickenson North Dakota. As a young woman she taught school in several one-room country schoolhouses. Life was hard working in the harsh winters of North Dakota in the middle of nowhere. She was her sons first grade school teacher and her daughters kindergarten teacher. Even though they didn't have kindergarten her daughter went to school with her at the age of four. After the passing of her husband Oscar Enzi in 1957, she moved to Lodi California where she struggled to provide for herself and her children.

She eventually met and married the love of her life Tommy Dunlap. He was a gift from heaven for her and her children who also loved him with all their heart and soul. They were as happy together as two people could ever be and as they both deserved. They were married for 49 wonderful years until his passing in 2007. We know they are now together again.

Everyone that knew her was touched by her warm and caring heart and smile.

Arila is survived by her two children Balano Enzi (Lesli) and Donita Grose (Ron) and stepdaughters: Nancy and Sue Dunlap. Grandchildren: Joey Grose (Nicole), Daniel Enzi (Holly), April Enzi MacDonal (Andy), Melisa Roberts (Bob), Lucas Baumbach (Elysse). Five great-granddaughters: Nicole Grose, Victoria Grose, Autumn and Katelynn Hoppe, and Rheanna Enzi. Her close and beloved friends Barbara Biscaborn, Ricky and Kathy Teel, Jacque Serrano and long time friend and neighbor Duncan.

She enjoyed making items for her boutique and just making things for people. Working in her yard and nurturing her flowers was her true joy. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and enjoyed socializing with her friends. She loved life and never met anyone she didn't enjoy or touch in a positive way.

SERVICES

Funeral services will take place at 11:00 am on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 701 So. Pleasant Ave. Lodi, CA

VISITATION

Visitation will be held from 11:00 am – 8:00 pm on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA.