Evelyn Laura Mead, 88, of Lodi passed away Tuesday , October 3, 2017. Born February 23, 1929 in San Antonio, TX, she was the daughter of the late Ely and Ruby Townsend.
She is survived by her brother Jim (Else) Townsend of Lansdowne, VA, two sons, Richard (Ann) Childress of Avondale, AZ, Billy (Pam) Childress of Phelan, CA and daughter Valerie (Paul) von Elsner of Stockton, CA; three grandchildren, Jason (Kerry) Kandel of Van Nuys, CA, Jake Kandel of L.A., CA and Soabian Childress of Costa Mesa, CA and two great grandchildren, Stevie and Sammy. Granddogs: Riley, Daisy, Wilson, Roxie and Nessa.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Barbara Stein and granddaughter Kristen von Elsner.
Evelyn was a 13 year resident of Lodi, CA, moving here from Orange Co., CA where she was in the banking industry for 35 years and later became a volunteer for the CAP police program in Brea for 14 years. She loved animals and enjoyed playing cards and bingo with friends at the Arbor Senior Apartments.
SERVICES
Memorial services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 13, 2017 inthe Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial park on Hwy 99 and Harney Ln, Lodi CA.
Vesta "Rita" Greer, 89, of Stockton, went to be with our Lord on September 25, 2017, surrounded by family.
Robert (Bob) Minford, passed away on September 23, 2017. Bob was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on July 22, 1932 to Roy Irving and Velma Leona Minford. His family moved to Southern California in 1936. During World War II both of his parents worked in the aircraft industry. His family moved to Stockton in 1945, after the war. He graduated from Stockton High School in 1950; served in the U.S. Navy for four years during the Korean War. Bob attended college at San Jose State and began his career as a firefighter. He retired from San Jose Fire Department after nearly 27 years of service.
Bob was a student of life. He loved to read, learn, study religions, analyze and solve problems. His mind was always working. He described himself as a loner though he loved to go on long road trips throughout the State and Canada and talk to strangers along the way. After the passing of his wife, Jan, in 2013, Bob enjoyed life to the fullest with new found interests in walking 11-17 miles a day, climbing stairs and riding his recumbent bike with his best friend, Mary Isham. Bob was a very generous man, giving to what he called, his own charities, identifying people who needed a helping hand and ensuring their needs were met.