November 14, 1933 - August 5, 2017
Bill Sherrill was born William Clayton Sherrill in Charlotte, N.C. He was an excellent musician and played the piano for the Morning Thought Radio Broadcast every morning before he went to school. His talent lead him to compose the alma mater for Harding High School.
Bill graduated from Bob Jones University. After graduation he went to the Long Beach Foursquare church as an assistant Pastor and Musical Director. He met and married the love of his life, Mary Louise Williams, whose family attended there.
He pastored in Southern California until 1992 when he accepted the pastorate for Faith Fellowship in Lodi. During his time, he saw a need for a Police and Fire Chaplain. He worked with Police Chief Larry Hansen to set it up. It continues to this day.
Bill was well known in the community and his compassion for others endeared him to many. He loved playing the piano, woodworking, golf and spending time with his family. Bill is survived by his wife and three children; son Mark and his wife Darlene, Paul and his wife Susan and daughter Melody Alme and her husband Zach. He was a loving grandfather to 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
VISITATION
A viewing will be held on Wednesday, August 9 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm at the Vineyard Chapel, Cherokee Memorial, 14165 Beckman Rd, Lodi.
SERVICES
A memorial service will follow the next day, August 10, at 10:00 am at Radiant Life Church, 75 N Crescent Ave, Lodi.
Russell passed away in his home in Stockton Ca Where he lived with his loving wife Gloria Surber.
Russell succumbed into death after his heroic battle with cancer.
Michael Alan Blehm was born on November 22, 1949 in Sonora, CA and moved to Lodi, CA a couple of days later. He grew up a country boy on his parents farm until the age of 14 when his father, Harold Blehm, passed away. He then moved to the city with his mother Margaret Blehm and sister Kathy (Blehm) Sayler. He graduated from Lodi High School in 1967. He worked hard for many years in the automotive industry. He loved his family, loved life, loved to laugh. He enjoyed camping, drawing, looking at hot rods, spending time with his children, grandchildren, and his wife's day care children, and sharing all of his favorite memories any time he could. He was loved by all who knew him and was a gentle giant. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church. He loved God and listening to all kinds of music.
Mike is survived by his wife of 41 years, Carol (Lang) Blehm; Children: Michelle Lozano (Rollie), Michael Blehm, Julie Hahn (Scott); Grandchildren: Cameron Pitman, Mikayla and Myles Lozano, and Aislyn, Jaron and Brogan Hahn and sister Kathy (Blehm) Sayler, and many other nieces and nephews, all whom he loved so much. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Frank Clarence Tenente was born November 17, 1919 in Isleton, California to Frank and Nora Tenente. He passed away on July 30, 2017 in Lodi, CA, at the age of 97. He was proud of his military history and WWII service in the US Army Air Corps with the 489th Bomb Squadron, where he served in Naples, Sicily, Southern France and Tunisia. Frank received the good conduct medal, Bronze Star, and Distinguished Unit Badge with one oak leaf cluster.
Margie Medina passed away on July 28, 2017 at her home in Stockton at the age of 59. She was born in Fresno, California to Genevieve and Jess Medina on May 19, 1958. Her family moved to Stockton and she attended South Stockton schools and graduated from Tokay High School in 1976. Margie loved music and cooking for her family. She was an avid Beatles fan and had a deep affection for Paul McCartney, attending many concerts over the years. Margie worked as a cook at St. Joseph’s and San Joaquin General Hospitals.
Margie was preceded in death by her parents, Jess and Genevieve Medina. She is survived by her sisters Genevieve “Susie” Aires and Diane Vigil, her brother Jesse Medina, and numerous nieces and nephews. Margie was especially close to her nephew Ryan Tomkins, Jeremy Reyner, and Paul Halbert.
Dec 18, 1931 - Jul 23, 2017
Charlotte Ann Selkirk, known as Charlie to friends and family, passed away Saturday, July 15th in her home in Lodi, CA surrounded in love by family and friends.