Wesley Schimke

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September 5, 1929 - October 26, 2018

Wesley Harold Schimke - kind, patient, and generous Husband, Father, Grandpa and Great-Grandfather, passed away peacefully at Brookdale Senior Living Center in Lodi,CA on Friday-October 26, 2018 with family at his side. Believing with confidence,in his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the Son Of God, Wes awaits the 2nd coming of Jesus, and the great resurrection promised to all who love and trust in God, our Heavenly Father.

Wes was Born at home, on the family farm September 05, 1929 in Harvey, ND. He was the 6th child of Frederick & Katie(Fuller)Schimke. Wes Leaves behind his beloved Wife of 68 years, Lyda Dell(Baumbach) Schimke and 3 daughters, Shelly(Harvey) Zinke of Spokane, WA - Candy(Russ) Breitmaier of Walla Walla, WA and Susan(Reg) Smith of Acampo, CA. Including 7 Grandchildren: Katie(Mark) Christensen of Spokane, WA - Wes(Christine) Zinke of Nipomo, CA - John(Erica) Zinke of Chowchilla and Woodbridge, CA - Jenny(Craig) Heitman of Lodi, CA - Jill(Orson) Maine of Ventura, CA - Greg(Amy) Breitmaier of Bozeman, MT and Alexis(Nick) LaRose of Couer d’ Alene, ID. Also, 15 Great-Grandchildren: Garrett, Claire, and Emma Christensen - Brett & Darren Zinke - Jack, Ty, Wyatt, and Gianna Zinke - Rustyn Heitman - Madeleine and Maximus Maine - Wallace Breitmaier - Grayson and Lillian LaRose. Including many dear nephews, nieces, and friends. Wes was preceded in death by his Parents, Frederick and Katie(Fuller) Schimke, his parent-in-laws, Valentine and Mabel(Johnson) Baumbach, His Brothers - Robert, Gilbert, Jim, and Glen Schimke, also Sisters - Lorene Baker, Ruth Schmidt, and Alpha Connors.

As a young lad, Wes left Harvey, ND with his family, residing a few years in Walla Walla, WA until the family decided to follow many Schimke and Fuller relatives to Lodi, CA. He attended both Lincoln Elementary School & Lodi SDA Elementary School, graduating from Lodi High School in 1948 lettering in 11 out of 12 possible Sports. He continued his education at Delta Jr. College in Stockton, CA. Wes Schimke started his career working for San Joaquin Co. just a few years before starting a long career with CAL-Trans for over 45 years with the engineering/surveyor departments.

Both Wes and Lyda enjoyed many years of travel together around the world, and annual excursions to the Hawaiian Islands. They built together their dream retirement Cabin in Pioneer, CA where many family gatherings were celebrated.

Wes is a member of the Lodi Fairmont SDA Church, having served thru the years as Deacon, Church Board member, Building Commitee, Pathfinder Club. and Lodi Academy Youth activities. He coached and refereed numerous Lodi City League baseball, basketball and volleyball games too. He was a member of the CA Natl.Guard locally during the 1950's with the Artillery Unit and Medic responsibilities.

In Lieu of flowers, in Memoriam, donations may be gifted: ADRA International, Lodi Academy Worthy Student Fund, Maranatha Missions, Veterans’ Assoc., Hospice(Vitas Healthcare) and Salvation Army-Lodi.

SERVICES:

Services will be graveside under the auspices of Cherokee Memorial Park, on November 10, 2018 Saturday afternoon at 1:30pm.

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Billy Finley Sr.

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November 4, 1944 - October 25, 2018

VISITATION:

A visitation will be held Friday, November 2, 2018 from 10:00am to 1:00pm at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home    located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240

SERVICES:

There will be a graveside service following the visitation at 2:00pm at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at Harney Lane and Hwy 99, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Joyce Covey

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September 11th, 1939 - October 25th, 2018

Joyce "Meme" Evelyn Covey succumbed to Alzheimer's in the early morning hours of October 25 at the age of 79. Born in Vancouver, Canada, and raised in Pacifica, California, Joyce eventually became the first graduating student at (what was at the time brand new) Westmore High School in Daly City, CA. She was a resident of Lodi and Lockeford for nearly 40 years.?Joyce married Ron Haren in 1959, with whom she raised four children. In 1971, she was remarried to Vern Covey (father of three) for 26 years until his death in 1998. Joyce became a United States citizen 2000.
She was an avid game player, both board and video. Joyce also enjoyed wood crafts, quilt making, and loved watching movies. She was a member of Emanuel Luther Church in Lodi.
Joyce is survived by children Karen Montoya, Vicki Covey, Ron Haren, Ken Haren and Patty Lotoski and by 22 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Barbara Capitana of San Francisco. She was preceded in death by husband Vern Covey, sons, Mike Covey and Bobby Haren, sister, Marlene Allen, and great-granddaughter, Audrey Keaney.
A celebration of her life will take place at Emanuel Lutheran, 1540 W Lodi Ave, Lodi, CA 95242, at 1:00 on November 16, 2018. A reception will follow. All are welcome.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Covey family.

Per the family’s request, services for Joyce Covey will be held privately through Cherokee Memorial.

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Patricia Dillon

May 24, 1941 - October 24, 2018

Patricia Lani Dillon passed away October 24, 2018 in San Jose, California. She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii May 24, 1941 to Cecile and Barnard Snater. In the past year Pat had moved to Morgan Hill, California to be near her son. Previous to that she lived in Lodi, California, where she worked for many years at General Mills, up to her retirement in 1998.
Pat is survived by her son Ron Dillon, granddaughter Jessica Rizzuto-Dillon, daughters-in-law Karen Dillon and Debbie Dillon. She was preceded in death by her son Edward Dillon. She also leaves her beloved dogs Sophie and Crystal.
Funeral services to be at Cherokee Memorial Park, Garden of Gospels, Lodi, CA, Friday November 16th at 11am. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to your favorite charity.

Services
An inurnment will take place on Friday, November 16th, 2018 at 11:00am in Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Michelle Martin

October 12, 1960 - October 24, 2018

Michelle Rene’ Martin passed away unexpectedly on October 24, 2018. Born in Stockton, California, to the late Julius Martin and Alicia Schooler-Hugg (Cutting), Michelle moved with her family to Los Angeles and attended high school.  An outstanding drama student, Michelle loved animals, and often stated that “animals are better than people.” Her classmates sometimes brought their sick pets to her for healing. Following the birth of her oldest son, Julius Martin, she joined the California Conservation Corps on San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Island, becoming a master gardener. Career opportunities in sales followed. Returning to Stockton, she attended San Joaquin Delta College and became a Certified Activity Director. The Bay Area again beckoned, and she took on service jobs in Berkeley, Oakland and Alameda. Here she gave birth to twin sons George III and Joshua Atkinson. Michelle moved back to the Central Valley and became a full-time single mother to her sons, inspiring them to become outstanding athletes and role models for their peers. 

Michelle will be remembered for her gentle nature and continuing goal to help young people avoid drugs and alcohol. She was a poet, philosopher, student and teacher. Her departure has left a hole in our hearts, but we will always remember that gentle spirit that encompassed her being.

In addition to her mother Alicia Cutting  (Cecil), Michelle is survived by her loving sons, Julius Martin, George Atkinson III, and Joshua Atkinson, sisters Pamela Brown, Julia Barnes, Mia Terry Samuels (Byron), and Amber Moncrief, four grandchildren, aunt Carol Bowie, and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

VISITATION

A visitation will be held on Thursday November 1, 2018 from 10:00am - 8:00pm at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA  95240.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Martin family.

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Jose Antonio Valenzuela

 

September 2nd, 1944 - October 23rd, 2018

In Loving Memory of Jose Antonio Valenzuela
Jose Antonio Valenzuela 74, went to be with The Lord on Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018. He was born in Sonora, Mexico, and immigrated to the United States. He loved his family and friends.
He had a gentle soul and loved gardening. He loved to grow all kinds of plants, flowers and trees. He loved to be in the outdoors, a simple generous man. You would always see him riding his bike from one job to the next. Working on cutting trees and gardening, a very hard-working man.
Jose is survived by his son, Reynaldo Olaez; four brothers Lamberto Valenzuela (Eloisa), Manuel Valenzuela (Sofia), Victor Valenzuela, Cris Valenzuela (Amy); and four sisters, Josefina Urban, Consuelo Lopez (Jose), Rosa Gutierrez (Jose) and Olimpia Marroquin (Victor) and other loving relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Cristobal (1993) & Francisca (1991) Valenzuela and his brothers, Mart (1995), and Jesus (2012).

SERVICES:

There will be a memorial service on Friday, November 2nd, 2018, at 2:00pm in the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at  Harney Lane and Hwy 99, Lodi, CA 95240.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Valenzuela family.

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Herbert Bacon

June 13, 1920 - October 20, 2018

VISITATION

A visitation will be held Friday, October 26, 2018 from 12:00pm - 8:00pm at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA  95240.

SERVICE

The memorial service will be held Saturday October 27, 2018 at Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Jacqueline Lois Field

Dec. 23, 1941 - Oct. 19, 2018

Jacqueline (Jackie) Lois Field. age 76. passed away at home on Friday. October 19, 2018. She is predeceased by her son. Richard K. Field. Jirn. and husband Richard K. Field. Jackie was born December 23, 1941. She grew up in Stockton and graduated from Lodi High School. Jackie married Richard Field on April 4, 1965. They had one son, Richard K Field Jr. Jackie worked for St. Joseph's hospital until her retirement.

Jackie will be sincerely missed by her ladies group. whom she loved spending time with. She was an avid quilter with another group of her fiends that she visited with weekly. Jackie is survived by her sister Marcie Fenehl (Roger) and her children Jimmy Fenell, Raymond Ferrell, and Katie Ferrehl. She is also survived by her niece Pam Vickers and partner Majid Hosseini and their children. Heather Vickers. Hamed. An and Aram Hosseini.

Services will be held at a later date.

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Hung Trieu

November 15, 1957 - October 19, 2018

VISITATION

A visitation will be held Friday November 2, 2018 from 1:00pm - 8:00pm at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

There will be a service held Saturday November 3, 2018 at 9:00 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Marie Medford

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June 4th, 1926 - October 19th, 2018

Marie Peery Medford, 92, of Stockton, passed away on October 19, 2018. She was born June 4, 1926; the youngest of three children born to parents L.C. Wisdom and John Roy Peery in Weiser, Idaho. She learned to play the piano at age 6, and by age 11 played at Church and in High School had 15 piano students. She attended the University of Oregon, majored in piano and received her teaching credential. Her first teaching job (teaching piano/voice) was at Punahou Private School in Oahu, Hawaii; where she met her husband E. Leslie Medford, Jr. who was stationed at the Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay; and married in 1950. Marie and Les (married 64 years) had two children (Virginia Suzanne “Ginnie Sue” and Leslie David). In 1975, they adopted three Vietnamese brothers (Chinh, Khoi, Quang Vu) who lived with them. In 1961, upon Les’ retirement from the Marine Corps, the family moved from the Carmel Valley to Stockton, where Marie taught third grade at El Dorado School for 30 years. Marie was actively involved in numerous organizations in the Stockton area including Delta Kappa Gamma (served as President of Tau Chapter, Area Director, and State Music Chair). Marie attended all State Conventions and lead the Saturday night Sing-along, which was a particularjoy for her. She actively promotedTau Chapter’s community endeavor “Books for Babes” and solicited donations to support World Fellowship (which financially supports educating women in thirdworld countries). She received the Susan B. Anthony award in 2013 & Chi State Distinguished Public Service Award in 2014.

After retirement in 1991, Marie became a San Joaquin County Historical Society & Museum Docent, and was instrumental in the creation of the Pioneer School Day Program. As Docent President, she began “Docent Doings” and was an active participant in the organization (including serving as Chairperson) of the Festival of Trees, held annually the firstweekend of December. She served as Docent Program Chairperson and Museum Trustee for several years. Marie was a member of the Retired Teachers’Association and Friends of Chamber Music, served on both music & flower committees at Central United Methodist Church, and was the church organist at the First  Presbyterian Church for 22 years until 2017; and played piano each week for the local Rotary Club—as recently as October 17, 2018. Les and Marie were committed in their support for museums, athletics, university endeavors, musical organizations, and numerous additional local and national charitable causes.

Marie is survived by her children Ginnie Sue and Leslie, adopted sons Chinh Vu (wife: Le), Khoi Vu, Quang Vu (wife Hai), grandchildren Lillian Claire and Sovay Medford; Junior, Jonathan, Winston, Rene Vu; and Peery cousins, nieces, and nephews (Portland, Ore).

A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, November 4, 2018 at 1:00 at Central United Methodist Church, 3700 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA.

Interment will be private at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi, California. For those who wish (in lieu of flowers) donations in honor of Marie would be gratefully accepted by Hospice of San Joaquin,

Central United Methodist Church, Friends of Chamber Music, or any worthy charitable organization of your choice.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Medford family.

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Bernard Christensen

February 19, 1932 - October 19, 2018

Bernard Francis Christensen of Lodi passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 19, 2018. Born February 19, 1932 above Jauquet’s Bar (now known as Pearly Gates Bar) in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to Homer (Omer) J. Christensen and Marie (Jauquet) Christensen. He proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War, stationed in Okinawa. After his time in the service he moved to Sacramento and met Janet Stone. They married in 1956, began to raise their family, and eventually moved to Stockton, settling in Lodi. Bernie, as he was known to all, was a sign fabricator by trade, a career of nearly five decades. In addition to being known for innovative fabrications and installations, he was involved in all facets of the sign business and was a well-respected shop foreman and mentor to so many. Kind and humble, he was the ultimate “workerman”. He always had a project going on in his shop and enjoyed helping others. Bernie was a lifelong Packers fan, and was proud of hiking Half Dome at age 60 with his son Jim and 12-year-old granddaughter Stefani, as well as hiking Mt. Whitney a few years later. One of his favorite things was to take daily walks with his buddy “Jake the dog”, especially mapping out and timing the route for the annual “Walk for the Health of It”.

Survived by his wife Janet of 62 years. Children: Deb Parkins of Chino, Jim Christensen (Laura) of Sacramento, Michael Christensen (Deborah Cook) of Morada, Sue Christensen of San Francisco, and Lisa Thalken (Tim) of Lodi. Grandchildren: Stefani Luna (Jimmy) of Claremont, Natalie Gonzaga (Hector) of Chino, Tyler Thalken of San Jose, Kelsey Thalken of Los Angeles, and Jacob Turner of West Point, NY. Great grandchildren: Talia, Tayler, Travis and Troy Luna, Madison and William Gonzaga. Brother Larry Christensen of Sacramento, sisters Clare Phillips of Sacramento, Mary Smith of Suisun City, and Denise Mason of West Sacramento. Preceded in death by his parents and brothers Jack Christensen and James Christensen.

Friends and family are invited to attend a Celebration of Life service at 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA  95240. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in Bernie’s memory.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Christensen family.

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Rex Melton

May 10, 1931 - October 18, 2018

Rex Lee Melton was born in Springfield, Illinois on May 10, 1931, and passed away on October 18, 2018. Rex moved to California after serving 3 years in Korea as a decorated PFC with the United States Marine Corp. Rex loved hunting, fishing, golfing, RVing and of course talking. Rex retired at the age of 59 from Operating Engineers Local 3. He was a member of Stockton Elks #218 for 30 years. He will truly be missed. Rex is survived by his wife Shirley Melton (married 62 years) and 3 children; Kathern, Sandra, Rex Jr. and brother Ronnie Lee. 7 grandchildren; Stephanie, Nicholas, Christina, Heather, Stewart Jr., Rex Joseph (RJ), Jennel and 12 great grandchildren.

SERVICE

Graveside services will be at the Cherokee Memorial Park, located at  Harney Lane and Hwy 99, Lodi, CA. Services start at 11am on Tuesday, October 23, 2018.

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