January 8, 1950 - February 26, 2022
Jacqueline “Jackie” Loraine Addison
Jacqueline Loraine Addison, 72, passed away on February 26, 2022, at her home in Stockton, California, from complications of cancer. Jackie was a beloved member of the Good Shepherd Family Ministry and St. Andrews Lutheran Church.
She was born on January 8, 1950, in French Camp, California, to Cecil Gordon Addison and Helen Jean Liddicoat Addison, and was baptized as an infant at Trinity Lutheran Church in Stockton.
Survivors include her godmother and best friend Cathy Pauley; independent living trainer Shaefaye Kirkendoll; dear friend Leo Juarez; and her kitty Snowball.
Family members who survive her are sisters Robin Vierra and Patti Addison, both of Stockton; nieces Anna Hernandez of Sacramento, Darlene Hudson of Stockton; great nieces Khloe Hernandez and Josephine Lopez and great nephew Michael Lopez, all of Stockton; and cousins Maureen Roberts, Carol Liddicoat, Emily Hurst and John Avila, all of Stockton.
She was preceded in death by longtime companion Ruben Arrieta of Stockton, her parents and sisters Rosemary Addison and Greta Addison.
Jackie was a lifelong member of the Good Shepherd Family at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, a ministry that serves disabled adults in the Stockton area. She was a volunteer at St. Mary’s Dining Hall, participated in the Service First day program, and enjoyed walking with the Delta Tule Trekkers. She delighted in the church’s K-9 comfort dog program and the ministry’s canine, Rahab.
She met Ruben Arrieta 21 years ago on a city bus and they became longtime companions. He passed away in June 2021, and two weeks later, Jackie went into hospice care. She is being laid to rest in a private ceremony at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi, next to where Ruben was buried.
Jackie loved her cat Snowball and bought him gifts every holiday on the calendar. She was a die-hard San Francisco 49er fan and her apartment was covered in cats and 49er garb. Her love of life and people was reflected by the tremendous love and generosity shown her by her family, church and caregivers.
The family wants to thank Bristol Hospice for their excellent care and visits these past eight months. They also want to thank Divine Caregivers LLC for providing 24-hour care so Jackie could stay at home.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 11, at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 4910 Claremont Ave. in Stockton. Before her death, she requested that memorial contributions go to the Comfort Dog Ministry or Good Shepherd Family Ministry at St. Andrews Lutheran Church (stalc.churchcenter.com/giving).
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