Mary O’Sullivan

May 18, 1949 – December 27, 2018

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the O’Sullivan family.


Mary was born in Stockton, CA to Manuel & Jennie Moran.  She married Darrell O’Sullivan in 1969 and began married life in Fresno.  Even though she suffered from Parkinson’s Disease for over 30 years, she was a strong, loving, woman who raised 3 beautiful daughters and worked hard to support and guide them into adulthood.  She retired from San Joaquin Co. after 13 yrs.  

She was a member of Lodi Community Art Center, the Lodi Parkinson’s Support Group, Elk Grove Artists and Lodi Rock Steady Boxing (Parkinson’s Therapy). She loved family gatherings, mysteries, and especially young children and arts & crafts.

She is survived by her husband Darrell and 3 children – Cecilia (Neil Matz) O’Sullivan, Tracie (Jacob) Thornburg and Mary Elizabeth (Tadd) Heinz and 5 grandchildren – Ethan, Sydney & Riley Matz and Aiden & Addison Thornburg.  She is also survived by 3 sisters – Cecilia (Albert Taylor) Moran, Nellie (James) Welsh, Jeanette (Gary) Ratliff and 3 brothers – Manuel (Helen) Moran, Albert (Germaine) Moran and Robert (Tina) Moran. She is pre-deceased by her parents Manuel and Jennie Moran, her sister Carmen Sato, Earl Sato (brother-in-law) and Paul & Gabriel Sato (nephews).

VISITATION:

Visitation is Jan. 6, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Cherokee Memorial Vineyard Chapel, Lodi, CA. 

SERVICES:

Memorial Services are at 1 p.m., Monday, Jan. 7, also at Cherokee Memorial Vineyard Chapel, followed by burial at Cherokee Memorial Cemetery.  

In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Lodi Rock Steady Boxing, Lodi Community Art Center or Parkinson’s Association of Northern CA.

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Rosa Herrera

 

September 4th, 1923 - December 27th, 2018

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Herrera family.

Visitation
A visitation will be held on Friday, January 4th, 2019, from 12:00pm - 1:00pm, at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

Service
Following the visitation, a service will be held at 1:00pm (January 4th, 2019), also in the Vineyard Chapel.

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Dorothy Dorsett

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October 29, 1921 - December 24, 2018

Dorothy M. Dorsett, age 97, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2018 in Concord, California. Dorothy was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on October 29, 1921. She married her husband of 53 years, Orval Dorsett, on January 3, 1941 in California. They had three daughters, Shirley Premo, Sheila Zoerner (Charlie), and Sandra Frank (Paul). Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband and is survived by her daughters and six grandchildren; Todd Premo, Tracy Speed, Meghan Mariman, Martin Conley, Tyson Frank, Bethany Bonaserra, and ten great-grandchildren.

SERVICE

The graveside service for Dorothy will be held on Friday January 11, 2019 at 11:00am in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at Harney Lane at Hwy 99, Lodi, CA 95240.


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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Dorsett family.

Richard Parkison

 

October 4th, 1929 - December 24th, 2018

On Monday, December 24, 2018, Richard J. Parkison, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away at age 89.


Dick was born in Shawnee, KS, on Oct. 4, 1929. He later moved to Fairfield, CA as a teenager. After High School he served his Country in the Navy Reserves. Always an entrepreneur, he began doing hair and eventually opened his own business, RJ's Beauty Salon, which he ran successfully for many years on the Miracle Mile in Stockton. Later he would own Aaron's Beauty Care Supply.

Dick, not one to sit idle, enjoyed hunting in his early years. Later he liked to spend time on his "Acres", land he owned in Oregon. He was always busy--and worked hard building his home and barn, while tending to his walnut grove, with help from friends and family. The barn was a creative space for him where he worked on rebuilding classic cars to show. His love of work, working with his hands in particular, was nurtured by a connection to Native American Culture. He believed in their principles and tried to "live right". Dick is preceded in death by his son Clifford and grandson, Josh. He is survived by his wife
Rachel, daughter Deborah, and grandsons Rick, William and Alex.

SERVICE
A memorial service will be held for Richard on Thursday, January 10th, 2019, at 1:00pm in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Parkison family.

Esther Taber

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October 2nd, 1923 - December 23rd, 2018

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Taber family.

In loving memory of Esther M. Taber who went to be with the Lord and join the “Love of her life” William R. Taber III on Dec. 23, 2018.  Born Oct. 2, 1923 to Charles and Minnie Bishop in Canandaigua, New York.  She graduated from Canandaigua Academy High School in 1941and continued her education to receive her RN in 1944.  She served as a 1st Lieutenant during WWII in the Army Nurse Corps in Bremerhaven Germany until 1947.  Following her discharge, she earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Buffalo, New York in 1949.  

Esther and William met while working at the VA Hospital in Canandaigua, New York, then married in Aug. 1950.  They moved to Pomona, CA in 1955 where she worked at the Pomona Valley Community Hospital until she retired and moved to Valley Springs, CA in 1989.  

She was a member of the Community United Methodist Church in Valley Springs where she served as pianist/organist and also a member of the United Methodist Women’s Group.  She volunteered for the Calaveras Public Health Dept., Cancer Dressing Group sponsored by Eastern Star.  She was also a member of the VSABA.  

Esther was preceded in death by her “sweetheart” William R. Taber III and her parents, Charles and Minnie Bishop.  

She is survived by her 4 children: William R. Taber IV (Marlene) Chino, CA, Carolyn Thorp (Bill Eldridge) Clarksville, TN, Barbara Price (Ralph) Tracy, CA, Nancy Miller (Charles) Pomona, CA. Brother Charles Bishop (Ruth) Canandaigua, NY, Brother-in-law Lloyd Taber (Pat) Dallas, OR.  Additionally, 10 Grandchildren, 15 Great Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  

She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend whose heart was full of love for everyone.

 A celebration of life will be held in Valley Springs at a later date to be announced.  Memorial donations may be made to Community United Methodist Church, 135 Laurel St., Valley Springs, CA  95252.

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Alice Anderson

 

June 3, 1921 - December 23, 2018

Alice Marie Anderson of Morada passed away on Dec. 23, 2018, at the age of 97. Born in Murfreesboro, TN, she attended Ripon High School, Modesto Junior College, and worked for Catholic Charities' Refugee Resettlement program. She was a pillar of Central United Methodist Church and a proud member of PEO. She is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Ralph, and is survived by three children: Miles, Fredrika, and Andrea; her sister, Lorelle; and five granddaughters: Sonja, Alexis, Alison, Meredith, and Beth.

SERVICE
A Memorial Service will be held at Central United Methodist Church in Stockton on Saturday, January 19th, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Central Church or PEO are welcome.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Anderson family.

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Gerald Baldwin

March 8, 1938 - December 21, 2018

Gerald (Gerry) G Baldwin Sr. passed away peacefully at his home on December 21, 2018. Gerry was born March 8, 1938 in San Francisco to the late Blaine and Adel Baldwin. He was a beloved Son, Brother, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. He spent his younger years growing up in San Francisco and Placerville, CA.

He was a respected member of Quail Lakes Baptist Church, The Rotary Club, and worked with the Boys and Girls Club of Stockton. Gerry retired after 34 years as the Vice President and Manager of Bank of the West, formally Union Safe Deposit Bank after a well respected career where he was loved by his customers and became close friends to many.

Gerry is preceded in death by his daughter Shelly Covello and survived by his children, Sherry McCleary and Gerry Baldwin Jr., 5 Grandchildren, 4 Great Grandchildren, brother Sonny Arnold and wife Glory, and former spouse and longtime friend June Baldwin.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Baldwin family.

Ruby Hickey

September 21, 1931 - December 21, 2018

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Hickey family.

Visitation:

The visitation for Ruby will be held on Wednesday December 26, 2018 from 10:00am to 1:00pm in the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park located at Harney Lane and Highway 99 in Lodi, CA.

Services:

Services will be held after the visitation on Wednesday December 26, 2018 at 1:00pm in the Evergreen Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park located at Harney Lane and Highway 99 in Lodi, CA.

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Gerald Grauman

 

September 16th, 1942 - December 20th, 2018

Gerald "Coke" Leroy Grauman, beloved husband, dad, and grandfather passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior on December 20, 2018 in Lodi California at the age of 76 after a short and courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Gerald was born September 16, 1942 to Leland and Ella Grauman in Harvey, North Dakota. The family moved between Harvey, ND and Lodi a few times in Gerald's childhood before permanently settling in Lodi at the age of 12 with his mother and siblings. As a young teen, Gerald took on many different jobs to help his mother out financially including cutting lawns and selling snow cones from a cart. It was at this time that he fell in love with the game of basketball and had many memories of playing ball with his cousins in Lodi. He earned the nickname "Coke" during those days while playing basketball. As a shy young boy he didn't talk much and wouldn't tell people his name but he wore "Coke" t-shirts a lot and so the nickname "Coke" was birthed. This nickname would stick his entire life! He attended Lodi High School and was the first freshman class to attend what was then called "Lodi High West Campus". In high school Coke was known for his basketball skills and was an amazing ball player on the Lodi High Basketball Team. He was placed on the Varsity Team his sophomore year and it was that year that he set a record for most points scored in a game; a record that he held for about 12 years! But basketball wasn't the only interest Coke had at Lodi High; it was during his high school years that he met his future wife Carla. While Coke played basketball, Carla cheered him on from the sidelines as a Song Leader. They married in 1963 settling in Lodi. The family grew as they welcomed two daughters, Jill and Lynn. The couple recently celebrated 55 years of marriage; a true love story!


After high school, Coke went on to earn his apprenticeship as a Journeyman Electrician. He was hired by Collins Electric in Stockton, CA where he would work for 43 years and was a member of the IBEW 595; an accomplishment he was very proud of! He left behind a legacy of jobs that he was blessed to be part of in the Lodi area such as the new Tokay High School, Lodi Police Department, expansions at both Lodi Memorial Hospital and Saint Joseph Hospital to name a few.


Coke's faith was of the utmost importance to him his entire life. He accepted Jesus as his Savior at a young age and was a lifelong member of the Lodi Mennonite Brethren Church (now known as Vinewood Community Church). He served on various committees including the Planning Committee for the current location of Vinewood along with various roles including the Stewardship and Facilities Committee, Sunday School Teacher, Youth Leader and singing in the choir alongside his wife Carla.


Coke was an avid sports fan. He loved to watch all sports! He played City League Basketball in both Lodi and Stockton as well as City League Softball in Lodi for many years. One of his greatest memories is coaching the Lodi Nut Company Women's Softball team for many years. He also loved watching his grandsons, nieces and nephews play sports throughout the years!


After retiring from Collins Electric, Coke and Carla enjoyed spending more time with their kids and grandsons. In retirement he also volunteered as a Partner with the Lodi Police Department, went on a mission to Guatemala with his church to dig a well in a small community and loved traveling in his and Carla's 5th wheel with their friends and travel group.


Gerald is survived by his daughters Jill Neville (Randy) of Sammamish, WA and Lynn Mutch (Mike) of Novato, CA as well as grandchildren Michael Helke, Jr, Alex Mutch (Quinn), Nick Mutch (Hannah) and Eric Helke; sister Harriet Villalba, brother Elliott Grauman (Shelly) and half siblings Susan Hillenbrand, Leesa Taylor and Mike Graumann (Liz), along with numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Carla, parents Leland Graumann and Ella Grauman- Wiest, and father and mother in-law, Carl and Jackie Norris.

SERVICE
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2019, 11:00 a.m. at Vinewood Community Church, 1900 W. Vine Street, Lodi. In lieu of flowers please donate to Vinewood Community Church in memory of Coke. The donations received will be used for beautification and maintenance projects at the church. The address is as follows:
Vinewood Community Church
1900 W Vine Street
Lodi, CA 95242
Please make check payable to Vinewood Community Church and specify in the memo line "In honor of Gerald Grauman".

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Grauman family.

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Mary Madrid

December 15, 1939 - December 18, 2018

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Madrid family.

Visitation:
The visitation for Mary will be held on Wednesday December 26, 2018 from 10:00am - 8:00pm in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd in Lodi, CA.

Service:
Services will be held on Thursday, December 27th, 2018, at 10:00am and will take place at St. Gertrude Church, located at 1663 E. Main St, Stockton CA, 95205.

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