March 14, 1943 - June 26, 2026
Patricia Anne Chadwell, 83, of Lodi passed away peacefully on June 26th 2026.
Pat was born on March 14, 1943, in Los Angeles County, CA, where her father worked as a shipyard welder during WWII. She was the youngest of six siblings. She grew up in San Bernardino, CA, before moving to Lodi with her husband Roy and their young family in 1965. Pat was a loving wife and mother who worked 38 years as a receptionist and assistant for Dr. Kim, a local dermatologist.
After her retirement, Pat was a vigilant caregiver and health advocate for her husband. She enjoyed spending time with her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren and dining and shopping with her friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Roy E. Chadwell, her parents John and Ira Love, and four siblings.
She is survived by her two children, Sherry Dickhoff (Michael Dickhoff) of Lodi and Roy A. Chadwell (Sharon Chadwell) of Galt, her brother James Love of Mesa, AZ, plus seven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.
Pat helped to cultivate faith, tenacity and an adventurous spirit in her family line as well as a love for cooking and gardening. She leaves behind warm memories of camping, nature walks, and fishing trips, snickerdoodles, sun tea, and the many delicacies she could create with home-grown produce!
There are no services scheduled at this time. Inurnment is private and Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home will be serving the family.
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