James H. Jackson

James H. “Jim” Jackson03/22/1924 – 01/11/2016 of Lodi

James H. (Jim) Jackson passed away on January 11, 2016 at Arbor Nursing Center. He was born in Los Angeles and raised there as well as in Needles, California.Jackson He enlisted in the United States Air Force in early 1942. He served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre of Operations and was honorably discharged in early 1946. He spent several years as an employee with Standard Oil Company of California. He attended and graduated from the California Highway Patrol Academy in 1953. He served in Kern, San Joaquin and Sacramento counties until his retirement due to job incurred injuries in 1973. Jim then worked for Wells Fargo Bank as a Collections Supervisor until his second retirement in 1983. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and traveling, especially along the California and Oregon coasts. He also enjoyed the Great Mojave Desert. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Ruth E. Jackson, his twin daughters, Judith (Burt) Shook and Janis (Scotty) Reiswig, his step children, Richard (Donna) Webb, Catherine Domingo, Cynthia (Mike) Yount, and Michael Webb. He will also be missed by his 3 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, 6 step grandchildren, 5 step great great grandchildren, and 3 step great great grandchildren. Jim loved telling stories and making people laugh. He especially liked to talk about his experiences with the Highway Patrol. He wanted everyone to know that he wore out 4 ½ Harley Davidsons at 50,000 miles apiece. He was a great husband and a wonderful father to his children and his step children. We will miss him very much.

INTERMENT

Internment will be private by family.

SERVICES

A Celebration of Jim’s Life will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, January 30, 2016 a Casa de Lodi, 812 E. Turner Rd, Lodi, Ca. Please sign the online guestbook at www.cherokeememorial.com

Norma Jean Vaughn

Norma Jean Vaughn Born in Cascade, Idaho 9/2/1947, Passed away 1/10/2016 in Stockton, California. VISITATION

A visitation will be held on January 17, 2016 Between 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Located at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 E. Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240

SERVICES

A Memorial Service will be held January 18, 2016 starting at 10:00 a.m. at Evergreen Chapel located at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi,CA 95240

INTERMENT

Interment to follow directley after memorial service.

Larry Russell Napier

Larry Russell Napier7/21/1937 – 1/7/2016 Of Laclede, Idaho

Larry Russell Napier, 78, passed away peacefully in the presence of loved ones on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at his home in Laclede, Idaho. Larry was born on July 21, 1937 in St. Clair, Missouri to Russell and Linnie Napier. He worked for over 30 years as a supervisor for Certified Western Grocers in Stockton, CA before retiring in 2005. Larry marred Sandra Castagna on March 9, 1995 in Lake Tahoe, NV. They resided in Lodi, CA before making their final home in Laclede. Larry made close special friends as a member of the Laclede Community Church. He also enjoyed his morning meetings with the ROMEO’s (Retired Old Men Eating Out). Larry was very social, enjoyed people, woodworking, and traveling. Larry is survived by his wife Sandra McGrath-Napier of Laclede; four sisters, Peggy, Dorothy, Rita, and Pat; three daughters, Sheryl (Dave) Miller of Galt, CA, Shelly (Bobby) McGrath-Pimentel of Manteca, CA, and Deidra (Greg) Carpenter of Clements, CA; Larry was blessed with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren who will miss him deeply. He is also survived by his dog, “Jackson” and cat “Bandit” He was preceded in death by his parents and three additional sisters. Funeral services will be held at Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 and Harney Lane in Lodi, California. Memorial donations may be made to Community Cancer Services, 1230 Michigan Ave, Sandpoint, ID 83864.

Jackie Burch

Jackie “Jack” Burch05/20/1927 – 01/07/2016 of Idaho

Jack Burch made the transition from this life into heaven on January 7, 2016 at the Veteran’s home in Boise, Idaho at the age of 88. He was born on May 20, 1927 in Hillsboro, Texas. He married the love of his life Donna Tillery in 1950. BurchHe moved his family from Texas to Stockton in 1956 where he lived until 1982. He then moved to Modesto until 2010 and then to Boise, Idaho until the time of his death. Jack retired from Lawrence Livermore Laboratories. He was a World War II veteran and served two tours in the United States Navy. He was an avid weight lifter and weight trained many young boys down through the years. He boxed in the Navy and the Golden Gloves. He loved camping and horseback riding. He is preceded in death by his mother Eula Mae Burch, father John Burch, wife of 55 years Donna Burch, and two sisters Ruth Gordon and Etta Monk. He is survived by sisters Ruby Steele and Delores Whittington and brother Michael Burch of Texas, sons Jackie Dean (Vicki) of Texas, Steven Burch (Hennie) of Oakdale, David Burch (Marla) of Kuna, Idaho, and daughters Patti Solano (Joe) of Newman and Nancy Sudduth (Darrel) of Oakdale. His grandchildren are Dennis Mercer, Shelby Volonte, Jackie Wayne Burch, Michael Burch, Jeffrey Burch, Taylor Burch, Connor Burch, Hannah Burch, Sara Burch, and Abby Burch. He also has 13 great grandchildren.

INTERMENT

Graveside inurnment will be held at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 and Harney Lane in Lodi, Ca on Friday, February 5, 2016 at 1:00.

Shirley Ann Feikert Miller

Shirley Ann Feikert MillerMillerobit4/17/1924 – 1/2/2016

Dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Shirley Ann Feikert Miller, died peacefully in Lodi on January 2, 2016 .  She was born in Reno, Nevada on April 17, 1924, to Erma and Clyde Vernon and was adopted by Elfie and Ted Hinzman three years later.  Shirley lived in Lodi for the remainder of her life and graduated from Lodi High School in 1941.  She subsequently completed a secretarial course at Maud Cornwell’s School for Secretaries in Stockton.  In 1943, she married the love of her life, Albert G. Feikert, who preceded her in death in 1980.

Shirley led a busy and fulfilling life, lovingly raising her family of four children, working as a legal secretary, and serving as president of Needham School PTA, as well as being a founding member of Y'ves Club.  An accomplished pianist, Shirley often shared her talent, playing at numerous functions and clubs throughout the years, including the Emblem Club, among many others.  She was a vivacious and sociable person by nature, loved by all who knew her.

She is survived by her children, Gail Ann Feikert of Stockton, Gary (Patti) Feikert of Santa Rosa, Suzan (Jim) Gillette of West Linn, Oregon, and John (Bernadette) Feikert of Sonora.  Shirley was very proud of her four grandchildren, Neal (Gwen) Starr, Jr. of Nashua, New Hampshire, Claire (Shane) Feikert Moore of McMinnville, Oregon, Marisa Feikert of Santa Rosa, and Noah Feikert of Sonora.  Great-grandchildren Audrey and Lena Starr arrived in 2008 and 2011, respectively.

SERVICES

At Shirley's request, no services will be held.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to http://www.als.org/ in the name of Albert G. Feikert.

Albert Frank Rica

Albert Frank RicaApril 17, 1931 – December 15, 2015 Al lost his courageous battle with cancer and died peacefully surrounded by family and friends on 12/15/15. Al was born in Stockton to Frank and Bruna Rica. He served in the Air Force after graduating from Stockton High School. He later worked for Thermovac Incwhere he was active in the introduction and Papa2growth of 55 gal lined steel drums as sterile shipping containersfor concentrated products for the Canning Industry. In 1966 he and partner Lloyd Hay formed FranRica Inc, named in memory of Al’s late father. A key part of the new company’s early product line was a simplified aseptic Drum Filling system conceived by Al’s father. Valley Tomato Products in Stockton was the first of 14 tomato processing plants the company would have either a complete or a majorrole in designing. A full line of aseptic process and evaporation systems weredeveloped and shipped around the world. Eventually the steel 55 gal drum gave way to less expensive and lower weight plastic containers. A patented improvement to the bag gave birth to the FranRica Bag Filler for 300 gal bag-in-box and 55 gal bag-in drum. Soon nearly all the tomato paste in California, and many spots around the world, was being packed in FranRica bag fillers, as dominating as the 55 gal steel Drum Filler before it. In 1998 the California League of Food Processors presented their Distinguished Service Award to the FranRica founders. The name Al Rica was known everywhere in the world where tomatoes were processed. Al is survived by wife of 52 years Jan, Brother Richard(Jean), daughters Debbie(Wayne), Poppy(Mario) and Cindy.Grand children Jessie, Dorie, Janice (Alex), Joseph (Maria) and Christopher. Great grand children Joshua and Olivia. He waspreceded in death by his mother and father, son Michael and grandson Chris. Special thanksfor your help and support: Nick Rica, Debbie Pierce, Chris Rufer, Jerry Hougland, Rick Behlen, Lloyd and Charlene Hay and all the caring staff at Vienna Convalescent Hospital in Lodi.

SERVICES A celebration of Al’s life will be held at 11am on Saturday, January 30th at the Waterloo Gun and Bocce Club. Located at 4343 North Ashley Lane, Stockton

Albert F. Rica

RicaAlbert Frank Rica April 17, 1931 – December 15, 2015

Al lost his courageous battle with cancer and died peacefully surrounded by family and friends on 12/15/15. Al was born in Stockton to Frank and Bruna Rica. He served in the Air Force after graduating from Stockton High School. He later worked for Thermovac Inc, where he was active in the introduction and growth of 55 gal lined steel drums as sterile shipping containers for concentrated products for the Canning Industry.

In 1966 he and partner Lloyd Hay formed FranRica Inc, named in memory of Al’s late father. A key part of the new company’s early product line was a simplified aseptic Drum Filling system conceived by Al’s father. Valley Tomato Products in Stockton was the first of 14 tomato processing plants the company would have either a complete or a majorrole in designing. A full line of aseptic process and evaporation systems were developed and shipped around the world. Eventually the steel 55 gal drum gave way to less expensive and lower weight plastic containers. A patented improvement to the bag gave birth to the FranRica Bag Filler for 300 gal bag-in-box and 55 gal bag-in drum. Soon nearly all the tomato paste in California, and many spots around the world, was being packed in FranRica bag fillers, as dominating as the 55 gal steel Drum Filler before it.

In 1998 the California League of Food Processors presented their Distinguished Service Award to the FranRica founders. The name Al Rica was known everywhere in the world where tomatoes were processed.

Al is survived by wife of 52 years Jan, Brother Richard(Jean), daughters Debbie(Wayne), Poppy(Mario) and Cindy.Grand children Jessie, Dorie, Janice (Alex), Joseph (Maria) and Christopher. Great grand children Joshua and Olivia. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, son Michael and grandson Chris.

Special thanks for your help and support: Nick Rica, Debbie Pierce, Chris Rufer, Jerry Hougland, Rick Behlen, Lloyd and Charlene Hay and all the caring staff at Vienna Convalescent Hospital in Lodi.

 

SERVICES

A celebration of Al’s life will be held at 11am on Saturday, January 30th at the Waterloo Gun and Bocce Club. Located at 4343 North Ashley Lane, Stockton, California

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