July 17, 1938 - December 19, 2025
Geraldine “Jeri” Garibaldi Fields, born July 17, 1938, in Stockton, California, to Willis and Willene (Evington) Henderson, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025.
She attended El Dorado School, Stockton High School and College, and graduated from the University of the Pacific in 1960 with a degree in History.
Jeri devoted more than 30 years to serving families as a social worker with the San Joaquin County Department of Human Services, where she formed lifelong friendships. Though an only child, she built a wide circle of cherished friends through many social, civic, and community groups, lovingly calling them her “Legacy Quilt.”
In 2015, Jeri reunited with her high school sweetheart, Al Fields, and they married, sharing a joyful life of travel, dancing, and golf. Their enduring love was evident to all.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her former husband, and her beloved pug, Diva. She is survived by her children Lysa (Bob) Neitzke, Gina Sommers, Kirk Sommers, and Michael (Jennifer) Garibaldi; grandchildren Derek Garibaldi, Brittany (Mitchell) Wild, Jordan Garibaldi, Easton Garibaldi, and Cheyanne Morris; great- grandson Edward Garibaldi; half-brother Bill Henderson; and several cousins.
The family expresses their gratitude to the care providers at Hospice of San Joaquin County.
SERVICE
A service will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 11:00am at Central United Methodist Church. Reception to follow.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of San Joaquin County, Central United Methodist Church, or O’Connor Woods Employee Fund, Stockton, CA.
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