October 12th, 1937 - December 1st, 2019
Service
A service will be held on Sunday, December 8th, 2019 at 2:00p.m. at the Evergreen Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Nguyen family.
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July 10, 1926 - December 1, 2019
Clarrisa Elizabeth Daniels passed away peacefully on December 1, 2019 at the age of 93. She was born at Deer, Arkansas on July 10th, 1926. During her lifetime she was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a homemaker, and also worked at Diamond Walnut Growers for many years as a Quality Control Inspector until she retired in 1985.
She was predeceased by her parents, Ira and Mary Millsaps, her sister Emma Jane Millsaps, and her brother James Millsaps.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 73 years, Loren C. Daniels, her devoted daughter Debra Daniels Berdion (and son-in-law Kenneth Berdion), her loving granddaughters, Lori (Guadagnolo) Ruegsegger and Gina Guadagnolo, her two adoring great-grandchildren, Abbigail Ruegsegger and Carson Ruegsegger, and her loving sister, Ava F. Phillips.
She had been a member of the First Baptist Church of Stockton since 1981, and served along with her husband Loren as a Greeter and an Usher for many years, and was also a member of the Crusaders Sunday School Class.
SERVICE
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at 1:00 pm in the Chapel at First Baptist Church of Stockton, 3535 N. El Dorado Street, Stockton, CA, 95204.
For those wishing to make donations In lieu of flowers please direct them to Hospice of San Joaquin in her memory.
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Daniels family.
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November 14th, 1937 - December 1st, 2019
SERVICE
Per the request of the family, services for Sue Lin will be held privately through Cherokee Memorial.
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May 2nd, 1962 - November 30th, 2019
VISITATION
A visitation will be held on Friday, December 6th, 2019 from 1:00pm - 8:00pm at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240. A second visitation will be held on Saturday, December 7th, 2019 from 9:00am - 1:00pm also at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.
SERVICE
A service will be held on Saturday, December 7th, 2019 at 1:00pm at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi CA, 95240.
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Cao family.
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August 15th, 1926 - November 29th, 2019
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August 15th, 1930 - November 29th, 2019
It is with a loving heart that we announce the passing of Donald Richard Stiles (August 15, 1930 – November 29, 2019) in Lodi CA.
Don was a fun-loving, adventurer who embraced challenges, lived life to the fullest, and loved to laugh. A consummate patriot and veteran who believed in his country and God!
He had oh so many accomplishments from Army Air Corps combat glider pilot, creator of multiple inventions, developer and owner of Byron Airpark, construction consultant, lumber yard owner, top produce market sales, to his first ice cream business as a child.
Don entertained the EMTs with his humor, compliments and overall goodwill as they chauffeured him to the hospital. They could not believe he was either ill or 89 years old.
The way he died is just like he lived: he wrote his own rules, had undaunted courage, he resisted authority, he paved his own way and lived life on his terms.
Don was a rare combination of brilliance and humility, a Salt of the Earth visionary, nothing deterred him from his dreams, resourceful he found a way to make it happen.
With unpretentious enthusiasm he led projects that paralyze most people: flying rescue missions into S. America or completing the school gym without the necessary materials.
He gave his all to every endeavor, never saw the difference between showing up to work, enjoying a meal or developing an airport.
Don lived a millennium in the 89 calendar years we had with him because he attacked life; he grabbed it by the tail and twirled it back on the dance floor.
He was blessed with two “loves of his life” marriages that lasted over three decades each: his beloved high school sweetheart, Nellie Marie (May) Stiles, wife and mother of his children who preceded him in death.
His adored Debra Ann (Rodacker) Stiles, was as he called her, his “Darling”, she is his wife and partner in all their escapades.
Don was immensely proud of his six children. When speaking at a business function, he chose to talk about his childrens professional accomplishments, much embellished as was his style. He glowed as he spoke of his son the then budding engineer. He passionately talked at length about each of his daughters careers. It was not lost on listeners that he raised his daughters to excel as equals in business and the world.
Don loved his sons-in-law and daughter-in-law. They are grateful for his mentoring, his jokes and in turn, they encouraged storytelling of his colorful exploits. His stories were monumental leaving us wondering how and if they were true. We look forward to reading The Book and hear the stories he had and hadn’t yet told us.
Donald Stiles, you will be missed!
He was born August 15, 1930, second child of the late Grant and Elizabeth (Blum) Stiles from Wheeling, West Virginia.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Marie (May) Stiles; daughter, Robin Elaine May (Stiles) Aloitti and her husband, Peter Aloitti and their daughter his great-granddaughter, Jeanine Aliotti; Don’s sister, Martha (Stiles) Protzman; and his brother Robert Lee Stiles.
Don is survived by his wife, Debra (Rodacker) Stiles, his unofficially adopted daughter, Carla (Baker) Marymee, and his five adored children: Linda (Stiles) Shook, Dawn Stiles, Lori (Stiles) Palomino, Jill (Stiles) Dunnam, Jeff Stiles and their spouses: Charles Shook, Michael Ganim, Leonard Jay Palomino, William Dunnam and Michele Zuiderweg; and his two siblings and their spouses: Thomas and Shirley Stiles and Joann and Robert Hess.
Don has eleven treasured grandchildren: Kambry (Shook) Humphries, Justin Shook, Dominick Stiles, Adam Shook, Krista (Palomino) Schmidt, Jessica (Stiles-Ganim) Judson, Natalie Palomino, Ashley Aliotti, Sara (Aliotti) Bellafronte, Willie Dunnam and Alex Dunnam; and their spouses: Daniel Humphries, Katie Shook, Jenny Stiles, Rob Schmidt, Loren Judson, and Vincent Bellafronte.
There are eight cherished great-grandchildren: Jessi Humphries, Cameron Chase, Sophie Schmidt, Ally Judson, Luxe Shook, Avery Judson, Mason Stiles and Chiara Bellafronte.
We, his family, also want to recognize Meehleis Modular Buildings for loving our Dad and giving him a venue for his energy and creativity. We know you meant the world to him.
Should friends desire, in lieu of flowers the family asks that you make a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html) or (Donate by Phone: (800) 478-5833)
Services:
Due to his very rational fear that his family would throw him a huge ceremony-laden “drawn out affair”, his family will honor his wishes and hold a simple service on Sunday, December 15, 2019, from 10 am to 11 am at Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA 95240. Everyone is welcome to join us.
Per his wishes, there is no graveside service or funeral home visitation.
His resting place is Holy Cross Cemetery in Antioch, CA. The family is gathering at Holy Cross Cemetery at 10am December 16, 2019 to greet his arrival. You are welcome to join us.
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March 14th, 1937 - November 28th, 2019
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Hurst family.
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November 28th, 2000 - November 27th, 2019
VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 4:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. on Wednesday, December 4th, 2019 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.
SERVICE
A service will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday, December 5th, 2019 also at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Trinos family.
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May 20th, 1927 - November 27th, 2019
Service
A service will be held on Friday, December 6th, 2019 at 10:00a.m. at the Evergreen Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240. The service will conclude at a graveside in Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Webber family.
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December 31, 1922 - November 26, 2019
Arthur "Art" R. Kinney Dec. 31, 1922 - Nov. 26, 2019 Arthur R. Kinney, 96, died November 26, 2019. Art was born in Yankton, South Dakota on December 31, 1922. He and his family moved to Stockton in 1952. He was preceded in death by Christine Kinney, his wife of 53 years. Art was a graduate of the University of Minnesota School of Journalism and worked for newspapers in Minnesota and Iowa prior to his 33 years at The Record. He instituted and headed The Record's Creative Services department which provided graphic art services for advertising and other departments. Art was wounded in combat in Europe during World War II and was awarded various medals for his service. In 2015, he was awarded the French Legion of Honor medal in recognition of his helping to liberate France. He served as a board member of the Stockton Institute for Continued Learning at Delta College and served on the 1987-88 San Joaquin County Grand Jury. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, The University of Minnesota alumni association, Weber Point Coffee Club, SIRS Branch 46 and the 12th Armored Division Association. Contributions can be made in Arthur's name to the Hospice of San Joaquin, Stockton, CA.
SERVICE
A service will be held on Wednesday, December 11th, 2019 at 10:00a.m. at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi CA, 95240. The service will then conclude at a graveside at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.
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September 22, 1936 - November 26, 2019
SERVICE
A graveside service will be held at 10:00am on Wednesday December 4, 2019 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Dause family.
March 19, 1940 - November 25, 2019
During the late evening of Nov. 25, 2019 our beloved sister, Irma Barrera Richards, entered eternal life. She joins her late parents, Ramon Barrera and Victoria Barrera DeLeon and her youngest sister, Olivia Barrera Gomez. Irma was a 1959 graduate of Edison H.S. After graduation she attended cosmetology school and worked at various salons throughout Stockton. In the 1970's few women were business owners. She ventured into uncharted waters and became a successful young entrepreneur and proprietor of 2 full service hair salons. As a trailblazer she spoke to young women about business ownership and served as a role model for women to emulate. She was a cosmetologist for 50 years! Irma loved to wear lots of bling and enjoyed a good cocktail. She was an avid 49ers fan and superb cook. Her cooking was in demand at various Sports Bars, festivals and family gatherings. She is survived by her siblings, Gus (Mercie) Barrera, Sr. and Gloria (Richard) Barrera Ford; nephews, Judge Gus (Genny) Barrera, II and Joey (Jen) Barrera, Esq., Sacramento; grand-nephews, Dominic, Brandon, Mateo Barrera and grandniece, Hailey Barrera. We will never forget our sweet and silly Irma. Her smile, her laughter and love for family and friends.
SERVICE
A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 3. at 1:00pm in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.
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April 2nd, 1933 - November 25th, 2019
VISITATION
A visitation will be held on Monday, December 9th, 2019 from 10:00am - 1:00 pm at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.
SERVICE
There will be a graveside service to follow on Monday, December 6, 2019 at 2:00pm at the Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Butler family.
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January 12, 1931 - November 24, 2019
SERVICE
A graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Monday, December 2, 2019 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.
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November 1, 1949 - November 23, 2019
VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 3:00pm - 9:00pm on Tuesday December 3, 2019 at the Spanish Seventh Day Adventist Church located at 701 S. Central Ave. Lodi, CA
SERVICE
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday December 4, 2019 at 10:00 at the Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Hernandez family.
April 6th, 1941 - November 23th, 2019
SERVICE
A memorial service for Sandra will be held at 10:00am on Saturday December 7, 2019 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, located at 7030 N. El Dorado Street, Stockton CA, 95207.
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Lopez family.
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November 17, 1917 - November 22, 2019
Bernard Ray Lee was born at his grandparents home in Haskell county, during a visit, on November 17th, 1917. The family resided, a days long wagon ride away, in Dickens county. Bernard joined his mother, Ozella; father, Alfred Elmore; brothers, Arvil and Wayland; and sisters, Vida and Mildred. Following his arrival, the family would welcome another boy, Duward and girl, Dorene. Making seven siblings in all. Uncle Lee Mimms called the young Bernard, “Jack.” His mother however, always called him Bernard. They all grew up on a small farm surrounded by family members. They raised cotton, and maize to feed the animals. Family members would help tend to growing and harvesting crops, and other farm chores. He was surrounded by his grandmother, aunts, uncles and multiple cousins. Life on the farm was filled with hard work, family, and plenty of shenanigans. Big brother Arvil was particularly ornery. The family crank phone wasn’t working one day. So Arvil told young Bernard to hold the two ends of the broken phone wire, one in each hand. Arvil ran back to the phone and cranked it up. Young Bernard, completing the circuit, experienced the shock of his life. Tragedy struck the growing family in January 1923. Bernard was 5 when his father came down with influenza which claimed his life. Life was hard for his single mother and six siblings, including the 7 month old baby. Extended family often pitched in to keep the farm going and putting food on their table. Bernard, at a young age, learned to farm alongside his siblings and hard working mother. As the family grew up, the older children married and left home. Bernard went to school up to the 10th grade, having only one year left till graduation. He left school several times out of necessity to work the farm, to support his mother and younger brother and sister. He continued to farm until the end of World War 2.
It was then that he, his mother, younger sister and nephew moved to California, seeking a better life. Several family members had settled in Linden and Stockton, California. Bernard started working with his older brother Arvil, at Lee’s auto repair, as a mechanic in Linden. He worked there for about 15 years. He lived with family in Linden and settled in to California life. The family started attending the Church of Christ in Stockton on California street. In 1946, Novelle Scott moved to French Camp to attend nursing school. Novelle had excellent typing skills and typed up the church bulletin after church on Sunday. Bernard offered the young nursing student a ride home after church. Eventually Bernard and Novelle struck up a friendship. Novelle was engaged to someone else at the time. As their friendship grew so did their love for each other. Novelle quickly broke off her engagement and started dating Bernard. Bernard and Novelle were married March 18th in 1950. The young couple made their new home on North Sutter in Stockton. 3 months later, they moved to Linden where they remained for 3 years. Children quickly blessed their family. First, Cheryl was born, 13 months later Joy was born. The couple realized that they needed a bigger house for their growing family. They soon bought a house in nearby Stockton on Coolidge street. Next, along came Bernie and Teresa. Again, they needed a bigger house. The young family then moved to a house on Watts Avenue, built by brother-in-law Kent in 1958. They lived in that house until 2015, 47 years. During that time they welcomed their youngest child Ozella, which completed the family. Bernard left his job as a mechanic and started working with his brother Wayland at Dutch Boy paint. The company eventually sold to Dunn paint, where he retired in 1983. Bernard’s life was filled with church activities, where he served as a deacon and zone leader. (The churches first small group.) He was close to his extended family and played 42 on many Sunday nights. He taught all of his children this domino game which they still enjoy. He always had a dog and fruit trees. He raised canaries in the backyard. He sold and showed them and was quite successful, earning many trophies and Crystal gifts. He enjoyed golf and bowling in his retirement years. He was kind to others. He gave money to those in need in his neighborhood, he supported Agape villages and Lubbock Children’s home. He was an involved father. He played with his children. He told them jokes, ran his comb along their legs, brought them treats like peppermint sticks, Brazil nuts, coconuts and bananas. He could shoot a watermelon seed way across the yard and had incredible aim. He carried this playful nature on to his grandchildren as well. He was somewhat reserved but those who knew him best knew him to have a strong Christian faith, a great sense of humor and a love for his family.
He is survived by his younger sister, Dorene. His daughters Cheryl, Joy, Teresa and Ozella. Sons in law Troy and Vern. 19 grandchildren and 38 great grandchildren. Bernard’s pride and joy was his family. The legacy of Bernard’s servant spirit, sense of humor and sense of kindness will live on through his loved ones.
SERVICE
A memorial service will be held for Bernard on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 11:00 at the Church of Christ located at 4799 E. Foppiano Lane, Stockton, CA 952012.
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September 27, 1925 - November 22, 2019
Belva Faye Arnell Sept. 27, 1925 - Nov. 22, 2019 Belva passed away at the age of 94 after a brief illness, surrounded by her family. She was born in Ogden, Utah to Margaret and Thorlief Larsen. She has resided in Stockton for the last 46 years. Preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Robert Arnell and her 5 siblings. Survived by her children, Cory Arnell, Lyn (Bill) Wilcox, Judy (Mike) Moor, Greg (Tina) Arnell, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She was able to enjoy many years of traveling, loved lunch dates with her many good friends, and plays at the Stockton Civic Theater.
VISITATION
A viewing will be held on November 26th, 2019 from 2:00PM - 8:00PM in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.
SERVICE
A funeral service will be held November 27th, 2019 at 11:-00AM in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Arnell family.
December 2nd, 1933 - November 20th, 2019
Leonard Earl Thomas was born in South Dakota on December 2, 1933 to Gavin LeRoy and Anna (Pochop) Thomas. He was the youngest of five children. He always said the last thing his parents needed was another hungry mouth to feed during the depression. His family moved to Plainview, Nebraska when Leonard was 2. He grew up in Plainview and lettered in many sports. He was given the nickname “Small but mighty” in high school. He started playing golf at age 12 and later played on the Hastings College golf team. He once carried a 1 stroke handicap and has won many golf tournaments over the years.
After serving in the Army, he moved to southern California and became a member of the Industrial Carpenter’s Union. After moving north to Belmont, he co-owned Nelson Adams Company, which manufactured chalk and tack boards for schools and churches. Leonard lived in Belmont for 20 years. He was a member of San Mateo Municipal Golf (now Poplar Creek) for 30 years. He became a member of Sequoia Woods Country Club in Arnold in 1978.
Leonard met his wife Melba at Sequoia Woods Country Club in 1989. Melba and Leonard married August 31, 1990 in Stockton. In 1992 Leonard retired and they moved to Arnold. Together, they had residences in both Arnold and the Palm Springs area, where they also belonged to Monterey Country Club. They moved from Arnold to Lockeford in 2013 and then to Lodi in 2018. Leonard joined Grace Point Church in 2016. Shortly after moving to Lodi, Leonard was diagnosed with lung cancer.
Leonard was a skilled carpenter and house painter and remodeled and improved several homes. He loved working with his hands. His hobby was making wine cork birdhouses for many of his friends and family. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was known as Papa to most of his grandchildren.
Leonard is survived by his wife Melba of Lodi, daughter Lenell Oneto of Murphys, step-children Herbert Vochatzer and Liz (David) Thompson, both of Stockton and Susan (Kelley) Grimmett of Redding, and nine grandchildren: Cole Thomas of Indio; Jessica (Shaun) Glass of Hawaii; John Wesley Vochatzer of San Francisco;. Michael Vochatzer of Stockton; Sarah Grimmett of Manteca; Laura (Clinton) Hash of Lodi, Trevor Schmid of Petaluma; Terra Schmid of Palm Desert; Tricia Schmid of Rancho Cordova.
VISITATION
A visitation will be held on Friday, November 29th, 2019 from 4:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.
SERVICE
A service will be held the following day on Saturday, November 30th, 2019 at 10:00a.m. at the Evergreen Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Thomas family.
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July 18th, 1928 - November 20th, 2019
Visitation
A visitation will be held on Monday, November 25th, 2019 at 10:00a.m. at the Chapel of Flowers in Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.
Service
There will be a graveside service to follow on Monday, November 25th, 2019 at 11:00a.m. at the Chapel of Flowers in Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Griess family.
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