Clifford Wilburn

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May 27th, 1925 - August 13th, 2018

 

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Clifford A. Wilburn 93, passed away on August 13, 2018 with his daughter by his side. Cliff was
proceeded in death by his loving wife of 55 years Alice G. Wilburn. Cliff was the last living of 3 siblings. Cliff is survived by daughters Nancy Duncan (Bill) Lori Parker (Steve), son Robert (Jenn) and step sons, Ronald Stockwell and Donald Stockwell (Evelyn). His loving family consist of 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren with 3 more on the way.

Cliff was born to Louetta Hinkle Wilburn and Allen Jefferson Wilburn in San Bernardino CA. His parents eventually moved to Oakdale CA where Cliff was raised until reporting to the Marines on December 6, 1941. Upon completing basic training, he fought in Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Gabtu, and Saipan. Cliff proudly fought with the Second Marine Division. Cliff was honorably discharged on December 5, 1945.

Cliff settled in Stockton and began his career of 41 years with Fiberboard Paper Mill. He married his bride Sept 2, 1963, bought a home and began raising a family.

Cliff became very active in many Masonic organizations. Cliff joined Eastern Star in 1968 where he was Worthy Patron a total of 14 times. Cliff was Toparch and Pharoah in the Stockton Sciots. Cliff was Worshipful Master two times for the Stockon Freemasons. He was a recipient of the prestigious Hiram Award from Morning Star Lodge #19. Cliff was a Shriner and a 32nd Degree Knight Court Honor Scottish Rite Mason. His other Masonic affiliations included High Twelve, Sirs, and Royal Order of Scotland.

Cliff loved traveling the world with his bride Alice. These trips included but are not limited to Spain, Italy, Paris, Australia, New Zealand and several cruises including the Panama Canal. Cliff shared his love of traveling with his family to include not only many vacations, but also a trip to Cancun Mexico, and a wonderful cruise to Alaska.

Cliff’s passing is not only a huge loss to his family, but also to that of the Stockton community and Masonic Organization.

Services:

The Memorial Service will be held on Sunday September 2, 2018 at 2:00pm at the Masonic Temple, 340 E Market Street Stockton CA 95202. Reception immediately following.

Donations may be made to Hospice of San Joaquin 3888 Pacific Ave. Stockton CA 95204.

 

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Richard Wilmot, Sr.

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November 15th, 1924 - August 12th, 2018

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LIFE SKETCH OF RICHARD (DICK) WAYNE WILMOT, SR.

Richard Wayne Wilmot (Dick) was born November 15, 1924 in Des Moines, IA to Lewis F. & Alida Kitti Wilmot, their 9th child (twelve grew to adulthood and one died in infancy).

Dick attended his first ten grades in Des Moines schools and his last two years of high school at Oak Park Academy in Nevada, IA, graduating in 1942.

He started Union College, in Lincoln, NE, in the fall of 1942, however because of WWII and his strong patriotic spirit, Dick decided to delay his college education and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in January 1943. He served in the Navy as a dental assistant, working on the troop transport USS General Harry Taylor (AP-145), the destroyer tender USS Shenandoah (AD-26), and the Midway-class aircraft carrier USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVB-42). Part of his service was in the US Navy’s 6th Fleet in the Mediterranean. On August 4, 1947 Dick was awarded the World War II Victory Medal. He was honorably discharged November 1947, having reached the rank of Pharmacist’s Mate Second Class.

Dick went back to Union College in January 1948. While attending there he met and became attracted to Naomi Schwab. The feelings were mutual and on May 28, 1950 they were married in Manhattan, KS, Naomi’s home church. Their first son, Richard Wayne, Jr. (Rick) was born April 1, 1952 in Lincoln, one month before Dick graduated. Dick then added a Sr. to his name. He graduated in May with a Business major and History and Religion minors. A second son, Stephen Bruce (Steve), was added to the family on December 29, 1955, in Takoma Park, MD.

Throughout his career Dick worked in finances for the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He first served at the Washington Sanitarium and Hospital and then at General Conference Insurance (Maryland and Washington D.C.) 1952-’56, then Maplewood Academy (Minnesota) 1956-’58, Nile Union (Egypt) 1958-’61, Middle East Division (Lebanon) 1961-’68, South Dakota Conference 1968-’70, Minnesota Conference 1970-’74, Idaho Conference 1974-’77, Canadian Union 1977-’81, Eastern Africa Division (Cyprus and Kenya) 1981-’84, and finally for the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (Washington D.C.) 1984-’87. At the Minnesota Campmeeting in June of 1972 Dick was ordained to the Gospel Ministry.

In 1987 Dick retired and he and Naomi moved to Loma Linda, CA, where he took up golf as a hobby, as well as doing some volunteer financial work. Dick has the distinction of having made 5 holes-in-one in his golfing, a very rare accomplishment for an amateur.

Dick and Naomi moved to Lodi, CA in 2010 to be nearer their two sons.

Dick died in Lodi early the morning of Sunday, August 12, 2018, three months shy of his 94th birthday.

He was preceded in death by his parents and nine siblings. He is survived by: his wife, Naomi, sons Rick (Debby) and Steve (Gina), three siblings, Shirley Warner, Jean Gregerson, and Jim Wilmot, four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Dick had a strong faith in the soon return of Jesus and it was his sincerest desire that he and others be ready for that event. He believed that to miss out on that Day was to miss out on everything.

As per his wishes, there will be no final services.

 

Sharlynn Brice

January 6, 1979 - August 12, 2018

 

 

SERVICE

There will be a memorial service on Saturday, August 25th, 2018, at 10:00am, at the Stockton Anugrah Full Gospel Fellowship, located at 3040 E. Fremont St, Stockton, CA 95205. .

An inurnment will follow on Saturday, August 25th, 2018, at 1:00pm, in Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Donald Cook, Sr.

February 6, 1940 - August 11, 2018

 

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VISITATION

There will be a visitation on Thursday, August 23rd, 2018, from 12:00pm to 8:00pm in Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

 

SERVICE

A graveside service will follow on Friday, August 24th, 2018, at 12:00pm at Cherokee Memorial Park located at Harney lane at Hwy. 99, Lodi, CA.

 

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Ralph Marsicano

December 31, 1925 - August 11, 2018

Ralph Joseph "Bill" Marsicano ended his journey in life to be with the Lord on August 11, 2018. He passed peacefully at Creekside Center in Stockton, CA at the age of 92. Born in Berwick, PA to Joseph R. Marsicano and Rachel D. Marsicano nee Hummer, Ralph has lived in Stockton for 68 years. Ralph was a true sportsman. He was an avid golfer that included many tournaments for which he won countless trophies over the years. He took his boat and family cruising and fishing on the Delta for years. He also enjoyed camping and hunting trips especially in Colorado. Ralph served our country honorably as a Sgt. in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1943 to 1947. He was a gunner on a B24 during WWII as well as being assigned to Military Police duty.

He first married Ramona Foust in 1947 with whom he had two children, Susie and David Marsicano. Ralph is survived by his daughter of Stockton, CA, Sharon Sue Morgan and son-in-law Mark C. Morgan as well as his son, David Marsicano of Boise, ID his son-in-law Noe Barerra, 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. His two beloved dogs, Tia and Gina are in the care of his daughter. Ralph is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph R. Marsicano and Rachel D. Marsicano, his brothers Joe Jr., Bouregard "Buddy" and sister, Pauline and her husband Bill Thoryk. His grandmother Antoinette Pucelli Marsicano lived in Italy and America from Mar., 25, 1860 to her passing on Feb. 26, 1965. She was 105 years old. He is also preceded by his wife of 56 years, Christine Yvonne Marsicano and his step daughter Marcella Barerra.

Friends and family may attend the Graveside Memorial service at the Reflections Streamside area of Cherokee Memorial in Lodi, CA, on September 22, 2018 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Stockton Hospice of San Joaquin. They helped the family through the journey to end of life. For this, we are eternally greatful.

SERVICE

The graveside memorial service will be held at 11:00am at the Reflections Streamside area of Cherokee Memorial Park  located at Harney lane and Hwy 99, Lodi, CA.

 

 

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George Wheatley

December 10, 1941 - August 11, 2018

George D. Wheatley, age 76, died unexpectedly on Saturday, August 11, 2018. He was born December 10, 1941 in Richmond, California as the eldest son of George (Alvie) and Josephine Wheatley. 
George was known by many as the Lodi Frog (or simply, 'Frog'). He was a car builder, boat racer, automotive manager, real estate agent and short order cook. As an avid fisherman (sports and commercial), hunter, farmer and travel cruiser throughout his life, he loved and enjoyed the outdoors with friends and family. George was fascinated by air and space travel and was able to tour the Kennedy Space Center last December.
Most days you could find him having morning coffee with his pals or hanging out at Fisherman's Friend. George had a witty sense of humor that kept everyone on their toes. He will be remembered by many as a generous man always ready to lend a helping hand. 
George is survived by his wife of 28 years, Kathie Wheatley; his son, Greg (Sabrina) Wheatley; his daughter, Jen Panasik; five grandchildren (Darien, Weston, Brooks, Mikah and Noa); and his sister, Lynda (Frank) Lunghi. He was preceded in death by his brother, Gay Wheatley; his son-in-law, Sasha Panasik; his step-daughter, Janell Malloy and his son, Mark Wheatley.
A memorial will be held at Cherokee Memorial on Saturday, August 25th at 10am.
In lieu of flowers, please instead consider a donation to the Lodi Salvation Army.

SERVICE

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 25th, 2018, at 10:00am in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

 

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Barbara Jones

November 24, 1936 - August 10, 2018

 

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Services:

Services for Barbara will be held on Tuesday August 21, 2018 at  11:00am in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd in Lodi, CA 95240.

 

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Hidenori Asano

January 19, 1921 - August 9, 2018

 

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Hidenori "Henry" Asano of French Camp died peacefully at home on August 9, 2018. Henry was born January 19, 1921 on McDonald Island just west of Stockton. He lived there until moving to Japan to go to school, but came back to Stockton with his brother, and graduated from Stockton High School. Soon after graduation he was sent to Manzanar and Tule Lake internment camps, where he married Fumiko Watanabe. They were married for 68 years. Upon returning to French Camp they successfully operated a farm for over 60 years.

He was a kind hard-working family man, who enjoyed carpentry, Japanese music, and making home movies. He was very skillful with his hands which was especially evident when working with wood and in his beautiful handwriting in both English and Japanese. In his later years he maintained a large vegetable garden and orchard which provided delicious fruits and vegetables for all his relatives and friends. He was very deeply involved in the International Farmers' Training program, and kept in contact with the former trainees in both Japan and
Brazil.

He was preceded in death by his parents Kenichiro and Tama Asano, his wife Fumiko, and his siblings Yoshinori, Hideko, Satoko Hasegawa, and Emiko Uno, and his in-laws Kiyoshi and Chii Watanabe, Seiichi Jim (Sueko) Watanabe, Susan Ruterink and Saburo Asahina. He is survived by his children Mineko Walterhouse (Douglas) of Cordova, TN, Toshio (Susan White) of Sunnyvale, and HR Asano of Vallejo; his grandchildren Lysa Walterhouse, Sarah Asano, and Kyle Asano. He is also survived by his much-loved in-laws Carrie Hill (Frank) of Walnut Creek, Mary Asahina of Livermore, Cornelis Ruterink of Lafayette, and Takashi Watanabe (Sachiko) of Los Altos. He was a fond uncle to Steven (Marisa) Watanabe, Chris (Kristy) Watanabe, Kristin Watanabe, Cathryn Watanabe, Carol Hasegawa (Stan), Linda Hill (Douglas Lange), Michael Asahina and Karen Lee (Albert), as well as the next generation and many relatives inJapan.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, Sept 1, 2018 from 10 am to 3 pm at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 Industrial Way, Lodi. Memorial service on Sept. 2nd at 2 pm at the Stockton Buddhist Temple, 2820 Shimizu Drive. Committal at Park View Cemetery.

 

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Donald Latimer

February 16, 1935 - August 9, 2018

 

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On Thursday, August 9, Donald Robert Latimer, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away at age 83.

Don was born on February 16, 1935 in San Francisco, CA to Rev. Donald and Louise (Coats) Latimer who preceded him in death. He graduated from Stockton High School and the University of the Pacific. After working for the YMCA for a few years Don went on to serve San Joaquin County as a Social Worker in many capacities, retiring after 34 years, in 2004. On June 28, 1958, he married Carol Sue Meinig at the East Side Presbyterian Church in Stockton.  On June 30th of this year, family and friends celebrated with Don & Carol their 60th Anniversary. He will be missed by his wife, his two children, his 4 grandchildren, and his great-granddaughter Maggie who brought a big smile to her “Gramps” face every time she came to see him.

Don had a passion for collecting things, from stamps and coins to candy wrappers and matchbook covers. He took great pride in his collections, and joy in sharing them with others. He also loved genealogy as family was very important to him all the days of his life. He was an avid sports fan, especially of his beloved Giants and Lincoln Trojans. He also loved music primarily church hymns and folk music. He was known for his kind and compassionate spirit.

He is survived by his wife Carol, his two children, Lynne (Richert) and Don (Amy), his sisters Mary (Don) Lee and Lola (Jerry) Kent, 4 grandchildren, Kyle, Brent (Precious), Mitchell and Hannah Kamaiopili, 1 great-grandchild (Magnolia Lynne) and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

SERVICES:

The memorial serve for Donald will be held on Sunday August 19, 2018 at 1:00pm in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

 

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