Linda Hopson

Linda Joan Hopson
April 28, 1942 – January 15, 2024

Stockton resident, Joan Hopson, walked through the Gates of Heaven on January 15th, 2024, after a full life of many blessings. Her body has been laid to rest at Cherokee Memorial Cemetery in Lodi, CA, but her spirit is now in the presence of her Savior and Lord.

Joan is preceded in death by her husband, Norman Hopson. Joan is survived by her three children, Melanie Hopson of Patterson, CA, Jennifer Williams of Sacramento, CA, and Ted Hopson of Stockton, CA, as well as her two grandchildren, Emily Brown of Sacramento, CA, and Colton Connor of Roseville, CA, and her three siblings, Janice Hopson of Sacramento, CA, Larry Sackerson of Stockton, CA and Roger Sackerson of Windsor, CO.

Joan was born in Turlock, CA, on April 28, 1942 to Joseph and Agnes Sackerson and was the second of four children. She has three siblings: Janice, Larry and Roger. Her family moved to Stockton when she was a child and she lived most of her adult life there. Joan was married for 31 years to her husband, Norman Hopson, who worked as an Inspector and Senior Field Clerk for Pacific Gas & Electric Company and went to Heaven in 1993.

Joan met and fell in love with Norman, who was literally the boy who lived around the corner. As time passed, they got to know each other and started dating. Joan graduated from Stagg High School then went on to Delta College. In 1961 for one semester both Joan and Norm attended Biola College. Norm proposed to Joan during a concert of Handel’s Messiah by passing her a note asking her to marry him. She wrote back “yes,” and on August 18, 1962, they were wed.

During the 1960’s Joan and Norm started their family. Together they had three children: Melanie, Jennifer, and Ted.

Joan, a devout Christian, was a member and attendee of Stockton Covenant Church (SCC) for 73 years until her dying day. Joan enjoyed playing the piano and in her early years played for children in Sunday school classes. In her older years, she would arrive at church early to play hymns for congregants before the service started.

Joan had the gift of mercy displayed through comforting and encouraging others. She spent countless years of her life regularly visiting the sick and elderly in her congregation and the community to offer them comfort and prayer. Joan loved to send cards and write words of encouragement to others. She corresponded with countless people and would proudly count the number of cards she received in return for holidays and special occasions. Anyone who received a card from Joan, could count on it containing words of love and encouragement as well as cartoon and magazine clippings of beautiful and relevant images that would literally spill out of the envelope.

Joan first began battling breast cancer at the young age of 42. She battled it in 1984, 1993, 2019 and 2023 before she finally succumbed to it in 2024. Perhaps it is her early, lengthy, and ongoing battle that spurred her gift of mercy and comfort of others.

Joan loved cats, the ocean, See’s Candy and hanging out with friends at local eateries. She will be missed by many!

A Memorial Service will be held on January 27, 2024, at Stockton Covenant Church, located at 1720 Oxford Way, Stockton, CA 95204. The Service begins at 1:00 pm with a reception to follow in the church social hall.

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Cherokee Memorial Park is honored to serve the Hopson family.

Chhin Sar

April 2, 1950 - January 15, 2024

We are sad to announce the passing of our beloved wife, devoted mother, and doting grandmother Chhin Sar. She passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Stockton. Chhin is survived by her husband Sous Ka; four sons, Jim Su, Dan Song, Tim Sath, Ken Sokheng; one daughter Jessalyn Phana; two sisters Phal Som and Chhoeun Som; and brother Vann Som and eight grandchildren, Thapthara, Somally, Emmalee, Anthane, Alexander, Akara, Aleena and Kinsey. She will forever be remembered as a strong-willed woman who fought her way through mass genocide in her home country of Cambodia to ensure her children were able to get the best opportunities possible. She blessed many who knew her with 73 beautiful years and was the light of our lives. Her greatest joys in life were her children and grandchildren. She took pride and delight in ensuring those around her were always cared for. Her heart was so big and she loved unconditionally. Chhin will be remembered and deeply missed by numerous nieces and nephews, uncles and aunts, cousins, relatives, and friends.

Service will be held on Thursday, January 25th from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240. 

A prayer will be held at the home of her daughter Jessalyn Phana Ka, Thursday, January 25th at 4:00 pm and a final closing prayer on Friday, January 26th at 9:00 am. Please text 209-406-1112 for the address. 

We thank you for the love, support and kindness, 
The Ka/Som/Sar family 

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Sar family.

J. Felix Ramirez Lara

March 6, 1941 - January 13, 2024

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 8:00pm with a rosary starting at 6:00pm on Monday, January 29th, 2024 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
Mass will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, January 30th, 2024 at St. Anne's Catholic Church  located at 215 W. Walnut St Lodi, CA 95240.  

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Ramirez Lara family.

Diana Kaighn

November 29, 1940 - January 12, 2024

Diana was born to Elmer and Mae Jenkins in Abington, PA. Her growing up years were spent in the suburbs of Philadelphia, PA, with her parents and loving brother, Thomas Jenkins (survivor) and where she met the love of her life, Bill, preceded in death. They graduated from high school in 1958 and married the following year. The marriage produced three children, Janet (Tony), Debby, and Scott. Those unions produced seven grandchildren, Cheryl (Mike), Nick (Katie), Kari (Saul), Branden (Faith), Alyssa (Graham), Chris, and Ashley. In short order she welcomed 13 great grandchildren that were her joy, Jarred, Allie, Hannah, Olivia, Kaylee, Jordynn, Lucas, Ava, Liam, Grayson, Addison, Maya and Emersyn Rose, #14 is due in June.

Diana is also survived by 2 Sister’s in law, Linda (Tom) and Lillian Remmey, a niece and 5 nephews, many cousins on the east coast, and many friends as she made friends everywhere she went.

Diana was a Professional Legal Secretary and was a member of the San Joaquin Legal Secretaries association, serving as association president and held office on the state level. Diana was an avid seamstress and crafter, in retirement Diana started quilting and has made many quilts and other quilted projects for her family and friends to enjoy for many years to come.

Diana’s services will be held at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 Beckman Rd Lodi, CA, 10:00 am February 22, 2024, and will be livestreamed from Cherokee Memorial Park. She will be laid to rest at Dixon National Cemetery with her beloved husband.

Donations in honor: UC Davis kidney transplant program, American Cancer Society, and UCSF Benioff Childrens Hospital.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Kaighn family.

Sharla Blythe-Quinones

Sharla Blythe-Quinones
February 23, 1934 - January 3, 2024

Stockton resident, Sharla Blythe-Quinones, walked through the Gates of Heaven at 3am on January 3rd , 2024, after a full life of many blessings.

Sharla (Kirby) was the last of nine siblings, seven sisters and two brothers, all raised in Attica, Indiana, during the Great Depression.

Sharla spent most of her earthly adult life in Stockton, California, being married for 50 years to her first husband, Sergeant Howard Blythe, a San Joaquin County Deputy Sheriff who went to Heaven in 2008.

Sharla and Howard built a successful local business in Stockton called Professional Transcribing and Typing Service which employed over a dozen employees during its peak years. During her full life on earth, Sharla gave birth to two sons – Don Blythe (Brenda) and Larry Blythe (Jane) and was grandmother to 19 grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Sharla, a devout Christian, was also a member of First Baptist Church in Stockton. In her early years, Sharla produced a gospel album of her self-composed songs proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the need for forgiveness of one’s sins in order to go to Heaven. She traveled on tour for a time singing in many churches.

Sharla later married Gilbert Quinones. They loved to sing together and produced two CD’s. As Gilbert’s wife, she also became mother and grandmother to his three children, five grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She was affectionately known as Grandma Honey.

She will be missed!

Celebration of life will be held on January 27 th , 2024, at New Day Community Church, located at 7525 Oakmont Drive, Stockton, CA 95207. Service begins at 11am with a reception to follow.

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Cherokee Memorial Park is honored to serve the Blythe-Quinones family.

Lois Mead

March 29, 1948 - November 27, 2023

Lois Mead, age 75, entered into rest on November 27, 2023. Lois was born March 29, 1948 to Wayne and Geraldine Coate in Stockton, CA. She is survived by her husband Noble Mead of 55 years, son Noble Mead Jr. and daughter Heather Frost (Dolan). Lois was the proud grandmother to three grandchildren Alayna Frost, Breanna Frost, Cody Frost and most recently a great grandson Wylan Michaud. She is also survived by her brothers Don Coate (Rose), Dale Coate (Marjorie} and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Mary Coate Locke.

Lois spent her time enjoying her family and friends.  She owned a pet shop “The Menagerie” in the 80’s and was involved with IOF Foresters, Bowling Leagues, Youth Groups and many other groups/activities through the years. She will remain forever in our hearts.

Services will be held January 19th at 1pm in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi, CA.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Mead family.

Ernesto Nava Jr.

April 14, 1995 - January 15, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 7:00pm with a rosary starting at 6:00pm on Tuesday, January 24th, 2023 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICES
A service will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, January 25th, 2023 at St. Anne's Catholic Church located at 215 W. Walnut St Lodi, CA 95240.  

A service will be held at 2:00pm on Monday, January 15th, 2024 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Nava family.

Roosevelt George Sr.

April 8, 1935 - January 11, 2024

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 12:00pm - 12:30pm on Wednesday, January 24th, 2024 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A service will be held at 12:30pm on Wednesday, January 24th, 2024 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 George family.

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