Richard passed away on July 26,2016 in Stockton, CA. He was born in Missouri to James and Florence Schwyhart.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Florence Schwyhart; wife, Ruthann L. Schwyhart; brothers and sisters, Jack, Albert, Dorothy, Arlis, Clifford, Wilma, Francis, George, Ruth, Florence (Tuney).
Richard is survived by his children: Jeffery R. Schwyhart (son), Jearld J. Schwyhart (son) and his wife Verna (daughter-in-law), and Jeanette S. Patrick (daughter); 11 grandchildren: Donald, Hiedi, and Adam (Jeff’s Children), Charissa, Jessica, Jamie, Jennifer, Johnathan, and Jacy (Jerry’s Children), Christopher L. Patrick and Craig J. Patrick (Jeanette’s children); 9 great-grandchildren: Mason, Damion, and Solara (Jeff’s grandchildren), Riley, Jordan, Allison, Raymond, Jason, and Jerry (Jerry and Verna’s grandchildren); brother Joe Schwyhart of Arkansas, sister Lula Mae Thomas of Stockton, and sister Nadine Tirapelle of Stockton; also survived by 35 nieces and nephews and approximately 66 great nieces and nephews.
SERVICES
Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, September 12, 2016, at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 and Harney Lane in Lodi.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, or the American Rheumatology (Arthritis) Association.
other, Anne Marshall, and father, James Martin. Little brother, David Martin, would follow a few years later. When step-father, George Hiscock, came into their lives, their family was complete.
Doug attended Lester Pearson High School, but like any true Canadian, his youth was spent on the ice, playing hockey. His senior year in high school he was drafted by the Montreal Canadians to play semi-pro hockey in Spokane, WA.
Jewel Fay Lair- Born Jewel Fay Case on 8-6-1935 in Muskogee ,O.K. Went to be with our Lord on 7-9-2016 in Lodi, CA. after bravely fighting a prolonged illness. A loving mother, wife, sister and friend to many. She was inseparable from her sister Dorothy. As a young woman, she loved to sing in the church choir. Later in life she loved to vacation in Hawaii, bowl and spend time with family. She held many jobs during her long life most importantly being a mother. She was cared for by her daughters, husband, and sons. She is survived by Albert ,Vicki, Michael, Regina, Patty, Scott and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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Betty was born in Lodi,Ca. and lived there her whole life there except a brief time during WW2. She married Donald Hieb in Michigan and lived in Florida and other places while Don was training for the Air Force. Don was eventually assigned to India and Betty moved back to her childhood home where she gave birth to her son David.
When Don returned home, they moved to the family farm to live, work and play. Betty had a daughter, Marilyn. She had many wonderful family dinners at the house on Harney Lane. There she showed her devotion to family, friends, church, roses and reading. Betty loved spoiling her grandson, Ryan Carlson and the time she spent caring for her nephew and nieces Michael, Ellen, and Carol. She was involved with the Garden Club, Women’s Club, her beloved bridge group, and the United Methodist Church
Betty is survived by her son and daughter and their spouses, Stan and Camille, two grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She will be missed, but happily reunited with her late husband, Don, whom she was married to for 59 years.
and Katherine Mitchell. She attended local schools and served in the Navy during World War II, being honorably discharged on May 17, 1946, after which she met and married Walter Jerome “Jerry” Mann on March 30, 1947. Together they had three sons. The family moved to Lodi in 1959, where she and Jerry owned Mann’s Pharmacy in downtown Lodi. She sold the pharmacy following her husband’s death in 1970, later working for several years at Woolworth’s department store and Wilson’s Pharmacy.
Nancy was an avid tennis player, maintaining memberships in the Modesto Racquet Club and Sun West (Twin Arbors) Athletic Club. She continued her athletic activities into her late eighties, going to the gym three times a week. She had many friends, all of whom could attest to her quick wit and wonderful sense of humor.