Sophon Pen

January 1, 1957 - October 16, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 12:00pm noon - 1:00pm on Saturday, October 28th 2023 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 Saturday, October 28th 2023 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Pen family.

Tom Freeman

February 8, 1953 - October 16, 2023

George Thomas Freeman Jr. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend was born on February 8, 1953, in Stockton, California, to his loving parents, George and Mabel Freeman. Tom departed this world peacefully on October 16th, 2023.

Tom's life was a testament of his unwavering dedication to his family, his passion for construction, and his deep love for the great outdoors and above all a dedicated christian.

Tom attended Lodi High School. In his senior year he met and fell in love with Kathy Davis. They got married just one week after their high school graduation on June 19, 1971. Their bond was unbreakable, and they have been inseparable ever since. 

Tom and Kathy embarked on a remarkable journey that included the birth of three amazing sons and the founding of TNT Construction.

In 2020, Tom and Kathy made the decision to retire in Valley Springs. Retirement couldn’t slow Tom down; he continued to live life to the fullest, enjoying his favorite pastimes: hunting with his sons, and fishing with his friends. His laughter and wisdom will forever be cherished through the memories of his family and friends. 

Tom was a devoted family man, a loyal friend, and a skilled craftsman. His kindness, generosity, and warm spirit endeared him to all who had the privilege of knowing him. While we mourn his passing, we also celebrate a life that touched so many hearts and left an indelible mark on the world. His love for his family knew no bounds, and his legacy will live on through the generations he leaves behind.

He is preceded in death by his son, Adam Freeman.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Kathy. His children; Jason, Carman, Sundi, Jon and Brooke Freeman.

Tom was Papa to Nicole, Nicolas (Kaytlin), Ashleigh, Alexa Byrd (Noah), Maddie and Mia Freeman. Additionally, he had the joy of welcoming a great-grandson, Adam Byrd, in 2022.

Tom was a loyal brother, he leaves behind his siblings, Joann McDonnell and Michael Freeman, he is preceded in death by Tina McKenzie and Johnny Freeman. 

A visitation will be held from 5:00-6:00 on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home.

A Celebration of life will be held on Monday, October 30, 2023 at 10:00am, at his home church Christian Life Center, 9025 West Lane, Stockton, CA 95210 The service will be live streamed at https://www.youtube.com/@clcstockton or on Facebook Christian Life Center | Facebook

Graveside service will follow at Cherokee Memorial 14165 Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240

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Keith Selleseth

September 11, 1932 - October 16, 2023

Keith Selleseth, 91, of Lodi, California, passed away on October 16, 2023. Born on September 11, 1932, in Sacramento, California, Keith was the beloved husband of Carol Selleseth for 63 years. He was the loving father on Richard Selleseth, Jennifer Garcia, Renee Golden (Gary) and Dana Woltkamp. Keith was also a cherished grandfather to Brandon Golden, Michelle Faul (Jeff), Jillian Wagers, Lisa Nunez (Nick), Ashley Thomson (Scott), Kimberly Jorgensen (Kraig), Nicole McCabe (James), Kristen Reisinger (Andrew), and Gregg Stevens (Faith), and a great-grandfather to 17 great-grandchildren.

Keith was preceded in death by his father, Irvin Seleeseth, his mother Nellie Selleseth, his sister Sonja Downing, and his nephews, Philip Adams and John Downing. He is survived by his sister, Joan Adams.

Keith attended Grant Union High School and went on to have a successful career in real estate. He started as a real estate broker on June 30, 1978, and later became the President of the Board of Realtors in 1988. Keith’s dedication and hard work led him to be named Realtor of the Year in 1989 and he was honored with induction into the Realtor Hall of Fame in 2015.

In his free time, Keith enjoyed playing golf and going on vacations with his friends and family. He found joy in spending quality time with his loved ones and creating lasting memories.

Keith’s graveside services will be held privately, with memorial services to be scheduled for a later time. The funeral arrangements are being handled by Cherokee Memorial in Lodi, California.

Please join us in remembering and celebrating the life of Keith Selleseth. May his soul rest in peace.

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Willy Cline

March 10, 1940 - October 14, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 10:00am - 12:30pm on Thursday, October 26th, 2023 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A graveside service will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday, October 26th, 2023 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Charles Jones

Charles (Chuck) Lee Jones – Age 85 years
Passed away Oct 13, 2023.

Charles was a loving and devoted husband to his wife Sharon Jones for 63 years. He was a father to their three children Melinda Jones (Billy), Melissa Jones (Tommy) and Scott Jones (Serena). He was an amazing Grandpa (Pop) to Jamie Jr. (Alexis), Nicholas (Jacqs) Samantha, Darien, Christine, Ryan, and Katie. A loving Great Grandpa to Malesa, Jordyn, Dylan, Warren, Alden, Aryana and R.J. Charles has one surviving brother Dick Jones (Dianne). He is proceeded in death by his parents Jack & Nettie Jones, his brother John Paul Jones and Sister Brenda Huff. He is survived by many nieces and nephews.

Charles was born on Nov 17, 1937 in Dover, Arkansas. The family then moved to Linden, CA. where Charles graduated from Linden High School in 1956. Not long after, Charles married the love of his life Sharon Mauser on Nov 1, 1959. They then built their home in Stockton, CA where they raised their 3 children. Charles had a unique talent working with wood and through the years running a lumber company called Ply Pac, and then retiring from Alpine Mill & Lumber company.  He became a very talented craftsmen and was able to create beautiful pieces of furniture that he put his heart into with everything he made with his hands. Every night after dinner he would go into his shop and work into the night on his projects.  Upon retirement, Charles enjoyed spending time with Sharon tending to their yard and garden. He and Sharon enjoyed going for rides in his white Ford pickup which he loved so much. He enjoyed the holidays with his family and looked forward to all the sweets his daughters would bring him. He had a wonderful sense of humor and a beautiful smile. Charles (Chuck, Dad, Pop), will be greatly missed and always remembered by those who knew and loved him.

SERVICE
A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, November 3rd, 2023 at the Evergreen Chapel  at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Jones family.

John Luat

October 19, 1959 - October 12, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 3:00pm - 7:30pm with a rosary starting at 6:00pm on Thursday, October 26th, 2023 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 Friday, October 27th, 2023 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Laut family.

Sheila Anderson-Turner

September 10, 1958 - October 10, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 10:00am on Saturday, October 21st, 2023 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A service will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, October 21st, 2023 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Anderson family.

Loren Moore

May 9, 1934 - October 10, 2023

Larry was called home on October 10, 2023. Born in Lodi, California on May 9, 1934, he was 89 years old. Predeceased by his parents, William “Bill” and Sarah Schenkenburger Moore, his step-mother Mary Moore, and his siblings, Casey Moore and Edna Oberlander. Loving husband of wife Shirley Moore and father to Loren (Lisa) Moore, Jr. and Michelle (Mark) Leonard. Grandfather to Anthony (Joni) Moore, Jena (Alex) Terrill, Dillon (Jason) Moore, Brad (Sarah) Whitney, Lucas (Emily) Whitney, and Anthony Leonard. Cherished great-grandfather to Kinsley, Lincoln, Lawson, Emma, Demi, Audrey, Lila, and LJ. Larry graduated from Lodi Union High School in 1952, and married his high school sweetheart, Shirley, in 1953; they just celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. Larry was drafted into the army and he and Shirley lived in Germany for several years. When they returned to Lodi, they started a family and Larry began grape farming in the family business, L.W. Moore Vineyards, with his father, uncle, and cousins for more than fifty years. He was also active in the Woodbridge Fire District where he served as a board member for thirty-eight years. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to hospice or your favorite charity.

Services will be held in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park on Monday, October 23, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Private graveside interment.

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David Miller

September 14, 1971 - October 10, 2023

David G. Miller of Stockton, CA entered fully into the presence of the Lord on October 10, 2023, following a brief battle with cancer. He was 52.

David was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, spent his early years in Marysville, CA and was raised in Stockton, CA where he laid his roots. David attended Holt Union Elementary and Lodi High School. David worked as a Loss Prevention Manager for many years until he exchanged his computer for the opportunity to work outdoors. He was a skilled heavy machine operator and for the past 10+ years worked as an agricultural/commercial pump installer with Delta Pump Co.

David’s sons were the pride and joy of his life. The legacy of David’s loving spirit and passion for hunting, fishing, wildlife and adventure will live on through them. David was a motorcyclist and a classic car enthusiast with a love of classic music and movies. Every fall was filled with hunting trips and every spring he looked forward to dusting off his Harley. David was a devout Christian and was grateful for the community that embraced him at Quail Lakes Baptist Church.

David is predeceased by his beloved Grandparents/hunting/fishing buddies David and Betty Westfall; his brothers Ryan Thomas and Aaron Thomas (Nini); and sister Laura Castro (Dario).

David is survived by his partner in love and life, Marlowe Wilson; their sons, Brett Miller and Jacob Miller; his mother, Linda Sands; his dad, Henry Estrada; brother, Henry (Doug) Estrada, Warren Miller (Gina); sister, Melissa Cordova (Claudio); brother Nicholas LeBouef (Kerri) and a large, blended family that includes nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and so many loving friends from far and wide. The family would like to thank the Estrada, Alvarez, Spallino, Wilson and Berkland Families for loving David, you all meant so much to him.

A Memorial service will be held at Quail Lakes Baptist Church on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 1:00PM to honor and remember a wonderful man who is greatly missed. Interment to follow on November 6, 2023 at Cherokee Memorial Park.

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Delores Smith

September 7, 1947 - October 9, 2023

Delores Smith passed away on October 9, 2023 at the age of 76. She was born September 7, 1947 at Providence Hospital in Oakland California to Lillie Bell Smith and John Westley Smith. Delores Smith resided in Stockton, California with her two beloved dogs Princess and Cookie. Delores Smith received her Associates of Arts degree from Merritt Junior college and achieved her LVN license in Nursing. She worked as an LVN Nurse for Kaiser Hospital in Los Angeles for more than 26 years before retiring. After retirement, Delores Smith led Girl Scout Troop 1763 and later studied for and achieved her Master Gardener’s License with the UC Davis Nutrition Extension Program. Delores Smith took joy in conducting gardening classes with groups of children in Lodi and in Stockton at Marshall Elementary School. Delores Smith was preceded in death by her mother Lillie Bell Smith , her father John Westley Smith and her niece Tiffany Smith - Daughtrey. Delores Smith leaves to cherish her memory her son Robvell Smith of San Francisco, CA, her daughters Delores Hastings of Elk Grove, CA and Jamie Jones of Altadena, CA, and her grandchildren Jessica and Jonathan Hastings of ELk Grove, CA , Christopher Smith of San Francisco, CA, and Yolaunda Danyelle McNeil of Belleville, Illinois and 4 great grandchildren, Malani McNeil, Zaria McNeil, Rashad Brown, and Jayden Hastings. Delores Smith has attended Harvest Bible Church and Bear Creek Community Church. She leaves behind nieces, nephews, relatives and numerous church and community friends. Delores Smith lived for “helping those that were unable to help themselves.” She was everyone’s sister, mother, grandma, and friend. Services will be held at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home 14165 Beckman Road Lodi, CA 95240 on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. The viewing will be at 12:00pm, the service is at 1:00pm, the lowering of the casket at 2:15. The reception is at 2:45pm. Delores Smith’s favorite colors are peach, orange and white. For more information call (209) 334 - 9613.

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