Michael D. CoveySept. 6, 1953 – Jan. 16, 2016
Michael (Mike) Covey entered into peaceful rest on January 16, 2016 with family by his side. Mike is 
survived by his lifelong partner and loving wife of 42 years, Kathy Covey; 2 children Michael Covey and Shannon Bunnell; mother and step-father Rose Anne and Bob Lawrence; step-mother Joyce Covey; father-in-law Joe Jorge; brothers Kenny Haren, Ronny Haren and Michael Lawrence; sisters Vicki Covey, Karen Montoya, Patty Vargem and Pam Lawrence and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and countless friends and business associates. Mike was a proud Papa of 4 amazing granddaughters Lexy Bunnell 17, Alexis Covey 13, Madison Covey-Taylor 11 and Mercedes Covey 9.
Mike was born in Oakland, CA in 1953. He lived in Hayward, CA with his mother and father and graduated from Sunset High in 1971. In 1972, Mike moved to Virginia to start his career in underground construction with his father. Mike owned an Exxon station which had 1 Tow Truck that became the start of Pacific Towing. Over the last 30 years, Pacific Towing has grown into Covey Auto Express Inc., a successful corporation for his family who will continue his legacy. Outside of Mike’s business legacy his personal interests were classic cars, collecting antiques and playing with his English Bulldogs. Mike will truly be missed.
VISITATION
Visitation will be held at Cherokee Funeral Home 831 Industrial Way, Lodi on Jan. 29th from 3-8pm.
SERVICES
Services will be held at Bear Creek Community Church 11171 N. Lower Sacramento Rd, Lodi on Jan. 30th at 11am and a Celebration of Life will be held at Hutchins Street Square 125 S. Hutchins Street, Lodi from 1-5pm.
INTERMENT
Private burial for immediate family only. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association in memory of Mike.
side. Mike is survived by his lifelong partner and loving wife of 42 years, Kathy Covey; 2 children Michael Covey and Shannon Bunnell; mother and step-father Rose Anne and Bob Lawrence; step-mother Joyce Covey; father-in-law Joe Jorge; brothers Kenny Haren, Ronny Haren and Michael Lawrence; sisters Vicki Covey, Karen Montoya, Patty Vargem and Pam Lawrence and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and countless friends and business associates. Mike was a proud Papa of 4 amazing granddaughters Lexy Bunnell 17, Alexis Covey 13, Madison Covey-Taylor 11 and Mercedes Covey 9.
by wife Debbie, his children Susan, Douglas, Gregory, SkyDawn daughter in law Karla son in law Gilbert, Grandchildren Megan, Michael, Tanner, Benjamin, Lily his Great Granddaughter Lily, Godson Connor, his siblings Barbara, Beatrice, and Edmund. He is predeceased by brothers Robert, Clarence, and Jackie Ray.He found the many visits by family and friends in recent days a great comfort.
Born in Dexter, New Mexico to William and Mattie Wilson on February 10, 1935. The family moved to California while Woody was young and he grew up in Woodlake, California. Following graduation from Woodlake High School he joined the Army and rose to the rank of Sergeant in the 82nd Airborne Division. Returning to California after his military service he married his first wife Florence and and rose to the rank of Sergeant with the Department of Corrections. Later he began a distinguished career with the California Highway Patrol. While at the CHP he earned a Bachelor degree from California State University, Chico. He rose to the rank of Sergeant before his retirement in 1983 from the Stockton CHP office. Following retirement from the CHP Woody could often be found enjoying the activity at various auction yards in the Stockton area.
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.
He 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.
4/17/1924 – 1/2/2016