Elaine Bondonno

November 21, 1946 - August 3, 2018

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF ELAINE BONDONNO

Elaine Greenock McMahan Bondonno was born in New Jersey on November 21, 1946. Her father, Robert, had immigrated from Mother well, Scotland, when he was six years of age. Elaine’s mother, Virginia Weir, was born in Hudson, New Jersey. When Elaine was eight, her father, who worked for the Gardner Denver company, was assigned to Maracaibo, Venezuela. After four years, the family moved on to Santiago, Chile.  The family returned to the Gardner Denver headquarters in Illinois while Elaine was in her last year of high school. Elaine attended the University of Kansas, and four years later she graduated with honors as a “Hilltopper.”
After graduation she married Robert McMahan, and they moved to Troy, New York, where she took a job as head of the language department at the Emma Willard School for Young Women. A few years later she entered the University of Albany Law School.  Having moved to California and passing the California bar exam, she then joined the firm of Berry & Berry in Oakland, quickly becoming a partner. In the late 1970s, a significant number of asbestos injury cases were filed in the San Francisco Bay Area courts. Elaine took the lead in fashioning an expedited program to obtain medical records and evaluate individual plaintiff’s medical conditions. That program is still in existence and is still being handled by the successor firm of Berry & Berry.

By the early 1980s, Elaine and Robert McMahan divorced. For several years Elaine and Franklin Bondonno worked together as attorneys representing co-defendant companies without knowing that both were divorced.  One evening in 1983, upon leaving the San Francisco Superior Court, Franklin noticed that Elaine was sitting on the bench outside the city hall where the homeless normally camped. He walked up and asked her if she was okay, and it was clear she wasn’t. Not knowing what to do, he asked her to dinner. Thus began a romance which lasted until August 3, 2018. On Elaine’s 40th birthday, November 21, 1986, she and Franklin announced their engagement. They were married on September 11, 1987. The day after Christmas in 1990, Evan Stewart Bondonno, otherwise known as “Evan from Heaven,” arrived, and has continued to bring joy ever since.  Elaine enjoyed motherhood, organized play groups, connected with some of her best friends, and became increasingly interested in art. Over the years she developed creative art programs for both the Los Gatos and Campbell United Methodist Churches. However, the need to offer something outside the church precincts led her to start the Art and Spirit program, first at the Elmwood Correctional Facility, and later at the County Main Jail.  Over the years, the number of volunteers going into the correctional facilities grew, and most recently, on June 24th, the Los Gatos United Methodist Church hosted the opening of the present art show.

Elaine is preceded in death by her siblings, brother David, and sister Laurie.

The Art and Spirit Ministry focuses on collaborative transformational art pieces designed to connect the inmates with their better angels. A Celebration of Elaine’s Life will be held at 3pm on August 31, 2018 at the Los Gatos United Methodist Church, 111 Church St, Los Gatos, CA 95030. Elaine will be laid to rest at a private service at Cherokee Memorial Park   at Harney Lane and Hwy 99 in Lodi, CA.

 

 

 

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Danielle Shaffner

June 2, 1988 - August 2, 2018

 

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Shaffner family.

 

VISITATION:

The visitation for Danielle will be held on Monday August 13, 2018 from 10:00am to 12:00pm in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICES:

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday August 14, 2018 at 10:00am at  Cherokee Memorial Park located at Hwy 99 and Harney Lane in Lodi, CA 95240.


 

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Thomas Shock

November 16, 1950 - August 1, 2018

 

Thomas Grant Shock, a recently retired Lodi podiatrist, passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 1, 2018 at his home in Lodi. He was 67 years old. He was born in San Francisco, CA to James W. and Sarah G. Shock.

Tom grew up in San Rafael, CA and graduated from San Rafael High School. He then attended University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA where he met Nancy Pearson playing Frisbee on the lawn. The two started dating shortly after. Tom returned to his summer work at the American Licorice Factory in San Francisco. He transferred to the University of California Riverside in his third year of college and later graduated in 1972 with a degree in economics.

Tom and Nancy married in Cupertino, CA and settled in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Tom decided to go back to school part time to study for his pre-med classes and worked as a carpenter full time. Tom was accepted into the Masters program at the University of Pacific and moved to Stockton, CA with Nancy and their three-day-old son, Tracy. To help cover education costs, Tom and Nancy began fixing up and reselling houses in Stockton. After two years working and studying, Tom began studies at the California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco. He commuted to school returning on the weekends while Nancy stayed behind and taught junior high school. Upon graduating, Tom moved to Anaheim to complete his surgical residency. Tom and Nancy welcomed their second child, Dustin, in Tom's final year of residency.

A dream came true in 1985, when Tom opened up Lodi Podiatry and moved his family to Lodi. The practice grew, adding Dr. Kevin Stroh in 1987. Tom and Nancy welcomed their daughter, Shelby, that summer. Tom and Kevin expanded their practice to include offices in Stockton and Jackson. That duo in combination with a loyal, hardworking staff made Lodi Podiatry bloom into something that provided Tom pride every day. Dr. Alex Curfman joined the team in September 2017 allowing Tom the opportunity to retire June 1, 2018.

Shock was active in Lodi Tokay Rotary Club from 1985 to 2009 and was club president during the 2005-06 year. He was an active supporter of Lodi House, Lodi Boys & Girls Club and Omega Nu. Tom encouraged Shelby to apply for a Rotary exchange program during the summer of 2003. Tom and Nancy took Shelby to Belgium to meet her host family and created a bond that lasted for years. The Belgian family refers to their relationship as a love story with the Shock family.

Tom was a regular at two gyms and an avid runner before turning to his love of cycling. He completed more than a dozen weeklong rides in Oregon, California, Colorado, and Virginia. He also completed many strenuous backpack trips in the mountains of the Western U.S. including Mt. Whitney.
 

Tom was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many. His enthusiasm, infectious laugh and ready smile would lift the mood of all around him. He loved dressing up as Kris Kringle in his white Victorian costume and stopping at his friends' homes to visit the children at Christmas time. When not playing the jolly old elf, Tom could be counted on to wear the gaudiest sweaters to win Ugly Christmas Sweater contests. He wore colorful outrageous wigs and outfits as he cheered on the Belgian soccer team and sported royal blue to support his beloved Chicago Cubs.

His parents and his brothers Jeff and William preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife Nancy, their children Tracy Shock and wife Janai, Dustin Shock and wife Karis and Shelby Tomek and husband Wyatt, and four grandchildren Preston, Mason, Lola, and Monroe Shock. He anxiously anticipated arrival of his fifth grandchild in October. Nancy's parents Joan and Lloyd Pearson, his sisters Jane Bowse and husband George, Stacey Powers and husband Bud and nieces and nephew Sarah Eddy and husband John, Samantha Powers and John Powers, his sister and brother in law Becky and Don Pearson also survive him. He was also ever so grateful for the loving supportive community that surrounds the place he chose to raise his family.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, August 10 at First Baptist Church, 267 N. Mills Ave, Lodi, CA. The Shock children will be leading a bicycling procession from First Baptist Church to the Celebration of Life. Join them in your Cubbies or biking gear if you feel so inclined. A Bike Lodi valet will watch bikes ridden to the service and bicyclists are encouraged to make the 3.8 mile ride from the church to the reception at the Manna Estate, 21372 N. May Rd., Acampo, CA. The reception will be from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Private committal will held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the following charities: Lodi House (801 S. Washington St., Lodi, 95240); Lodi Boys and Girls Club (275 Popular Street, Lodi 95240); Rotary International (1560 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL 60201) or the National Park Foundation (1110 Vermont Ave., NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20005).

 

Services:

A memorial service for Thomas will be held on Friday August 10, 2018 at 1:00pm at the First Baptist Church located at 267 N Mills Ave in Lodi, California.

 

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Jyolishna Alverson

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January 29th, 1979 - July 30th, 2018

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Alverson family.

Visitation

There will be a visitation on Monday, August 6th, 2018, from 9:00am to 10:00am at the Vineyard Chapel located in Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

Service

Services will be held on Monday, August 6th, 2018, at 10:00am at the Vineyard Chapel.

A witness cremation will follow at 11:30am on Monday, August 6th, 2018.

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James Miles

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May 8th, 1941 - July 30th, 2018

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VISITATION

A visitation will be held on Friday, August 17th, 2018, from 12:00pm - 1:00pm at the Evergreen Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

SERVICE

Services will be on Friday, August 17th, 2018, at 1:00pm in the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park.

 

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Rudolph Daniel Walker

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July 1st, 1931 - July 27th, 2018

 

Rudolph Walker entered into heaven on Friday July 27, 2018 in French Camp, CA. He was born on July 1, 1931 in Elk City, Oklahoma to James H. Sr. and Ruby M. Walker.

Rudolph was a long time resident of Stockton, CA. He retired from the State of California as a Psychiatric Technician at the State Hospital. Early life he was a donut maker at the Troijan Bakery, Stockton, CA. before enlisting into the Army as a Chief Clerk in 1952 serving 2 years. As a Army Veteran of Korean Conflict he was awarded National Defense Service Medal in 1954. He was also a longstanding member of the New Beginnings in Christ Church, Stockton, CA.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary P. Walker. Children, Traci Paolinelli (Randy), Scott Walker, Maryann Gomez (Lawrence) all of Stockton, CA and Eric Walker (Lisa) of Susanville, CA. Numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren along with his siblings Rev James H. Walker Jr. of Escalon, CA and Peggy Y. Lok of Sparks, NV.

He is preceded in death by his parents James H. Walker Sr. and Ruby M. Walker, 12 brothers and sisters and great granddaughter Summer Rose.

 

Visitation

A visitation will be held on Monday, August 6th, 2018, from 10:00am to 8:00pm, located at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi CA, 95240.

Service

Services will be held on Tuesday, August 7th, 2018, at 10:00am, and will take place at West Coast World Outreach Church, located at 4111 West Lane, Stockton CA, 95204.

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Immanuel Jones

July 26, 2018 - July 26, 2018

VISITATION

There will be a visitation on Thursday August 9, 2018 from 2:00pm - 8:00pm with a vigil at 7:00pm at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 E. Industrial Way, Lodi, CA.  

SERVICE

A Mass will be held on Friday August 10, 2018 at 10:00am at the Church of Presentation located at 6715 Leesburg Place, Stockton, CA 95207.

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Albert Bertoldo

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November 7th, 1941 – July 25th, 2018

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Bertoldo family.

Visitation

There will be a visitation on Thursday, August 2nd, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm, with a wake to take place at 6:00pm, in the visitation rooms of Vineyard Chapel located at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

Services

Services will be held on Friday, August 3rd, 2018, at 10:00am at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

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