Robert A. (Bud) Terry

January 18, 1926- October 31, 2025

 Robert A. (Bud) Terry born January 18, 1926, in Porterville, CA, passed peacefully after suffering a stroke in Stockton, CA, on October 31, 2025, just a few months before his 100th birthday.

       Bud spent his childhood in Soquel, CA and graduated from Santa Cruz High School in 1943. At 17 years old, with his parents’ permission, he joined the Army Air Corps during WWII and served on Okinawa as a tail gunner on a B-24 Liberator. After being honorably discharged, he returned home to his family who had moved to Woodbridge, CA.  There he met Bonnie Miller whom he’d marry the following year.  The couple celebrated 75 years of marriage before Bonnie’s passing in May, 2022.

       Bud worked for Darwin Farms in Clements, managing ranch operations, transportation, and construction projects. After his retirement, he and Bonnie enjoyed their time traveling in their 5th wheel trailer.  They enjoyed being camp hosts at several different locations over the years and spent some portion of each winter in Arizona to avoid the cold in Fiddletown, where they had settled in the 1980s. The country setting became a popular destination for family and friends and a playground for the grandchildren. After 20 years of foothills living, Bonnie and Bud moved back to Lodi, CA.

       Bud was a life member of the Lodi Eagles #848 and twice served as the president. He was always willing to help others, and if a family member or a friend needed something repaired or built, he was their guy.  

      He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda & Larry Huiras and Sandy and Wayne Hammer, grandchildren and spouses, Justin & Katie Huiras, Sara & Mike Riordan, Matt & Jenn Huiras, and 

Jeff & Lindsey Hammer, as well as eight great grandchildren.

      If you wish to make a donation in Bud’s memory, consider WarriorFoundation.org or Hospice of San Joaquin.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the family of Robert A. (Bud) Terry.

Joyce Robbins

January 31, 1940 - November 6, 2025

Joyce Ann Robbins, 85, of Orangevale, CA passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the Blossom Vale Assisted Living facility. Joyce was born during a snowstorm in Elkhart IN to Earl and Doris (Greenberg) Robbins. She lived in Elkhart until age 3 when she went to live with her maternal grandparents in Centreville MI during World War II, while her father served in the Navy and her mother worked to help support the family. At the age of 9 she moved to Stockton CA with her parents, who hoped to find more opportunities than they had in the Midwest. She attended grade school and was confirmed in 8th grade at Trinity Lutheran in Stockton, where she became lifelong friends with Norma (Tietjen) Gesso, now of San Jose, CA. Joyce graduated with honors from Stagg High School in 1958, and then attended the University of the Pacific in Stockton, graduating in 1961 with a double major in English and French. A week after college graduation she became a Navy wife when she married Charles (Chuck) Kohler, and together they lived in various locations until they divorced in 1978, including San Diego and Monterey CA, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Naples Italy, Pollock Pines, and El Dorado, CA. She was later married to Roger (Rod) Roda from 1980-1988, and lived in Diamond Springs during that time. Later in life she also resided in Fair Oaks, Citrus Heights, and Orangevale, CA.

Joyce worked for many years in the real estate industry including as an escrow officer, real estate broker, and later in property management. In her free time she enjoyed gardening, genealogy, reading, and spending time with friends, family, and many beloved pets through the years. She loved to sing and was in church and community choirs for well over 50 years, starting as soon as she was confirmed after 8th grade. She had the "Robbins Wanderlust" that was passed down from her ancestors, and she thoroughly enjoyed travel of any kind; in her lifetime she visited all 50 states, as well as multiple European countries. 

Joyce's faith also was of utmost importance to her, and she worshipped in Lutheran churches from coast to coast of the United States. She was a member of St Mark's Lutheran in Citrus Heights CA since the early 1980s, where she served in many different roles including various choir groups, altar guild, a volunteer in the school, serving in the Sunrise Pregnancy Counseling Center, and later as an active member of the Prime Timers group and the Joy of Living women's bible study group.  

Joyce was predeceased in 1992 by former husband Charles Kohler; in 1996 by niece Amanda (Mandy) Robbins; in 1998 by former husband Roger (Rod) Roda; and in 2024 by brother James (Jim) Robbins. She is survived by son Andrew (Andy) Kohler of Fairbanks AK, daughter Martha Kohler of Fair Oaks CA, granddaughter Susanna (Suzy) Ewing also of Fair Oaks, and step-daughter Vivian (Viv) Roda Schultz of Dahlonega, GA. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. 

SERVICES

A Memorial service for Joyce will be held on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 2 pm at St Mark's Lutheran Church, Citrus Heights, with Pastor David Waterstradt officiating. Private interment will be held at a later date at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi, CA. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St Mark's Lutheran Church (Citrus Heights), the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS), or Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary in Sacramento.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the family of Joyce Robbins.

Shirley Ann Hindmarsh

February 6, 1937 – October 30, 2025

Shirley Ann Hindmarsh of Acampo, California entered eternal rest on October 30, 2025. She was married to the late Robert Lee Hindmarsh for fifty-six wonderful years until his passing in 2013. Together, they raised a son, Kenneth Lee Hindmarsh, who preceded her in death in 2023.

Born February 6, 1937, in Canton, Ohio, Shirley was a proud graduate of Lincoln High School, Class of 1955. Shirley devoted her life to her family and faith. She was an active and long-term member of Emanuel Lutheran Church in Lodi, where she found joy, fellowship, and purpose throughout the years. Shirley and her husband spent several years serving the community as proud members of the Lodi Police Department’s Partners Division.

She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Marisa Hindmarsh, her granddaughters, Ashley and Briana, and her great-grandchildren, Landon, Harper, Xander and Finley, all of whom brought her endless pride and happiness.

SERVICES

Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 18th at 11:30 a.m. at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi, CA at the Garden of Trees.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly request donations to be made to: www.dementiasociety.org.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the family of Shirley Ann Hindmarsh.