Evelyn Mead

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.

Ann Fagnani

Mrs. Ann Fagnani, 95 of Lodi, got her wings on September 28th, 2017.  She was a former resident of San Mateo. Ann was born in Emeryville, Ca. on

March 9, 1922 and later moved to San Mateo.  She married  the love of her life, Melvin Fagnani, on May 9, 1943.  They had 61 years together untill he passed away on December 2nd 2004. She is survived by her:  Children:  Michele, Deborah, Tamera, and Troy;  Grandchildren  Brent, Danielle, Garett, Christopher, Danya, Michael, Katherine; and two great grandchildren; Donovan, and Zoe.  Ann always wanted to look her best even on her last day.  She enjoyed camping, cooking, sewing, traveling and being with friends and family.  A celebration of life will be held at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Vineyard Chapel 14165 Beckman Rd. Lodi, Ca. 95240 October 21st 2017 at 1:00pm.

Ruby Harpreet Ross

 

Ruby Ross passed away on September 27, 2017 surrounded by her loved ones.

Ruby was born in Partabpura, Punjab, India, moved to the United States when she was 8yrs old and eventually settled in Lodi, California.  After graduating college, she enjoyed a career in healthcare administration.

Ruby, also known as Harpreet, was a special person that always went out of her way to help family and friends.  Ruby enjoyed traveling, her favorite destination being Florida.   When she was not traveling, she was out shopping for a new purse to add to her collection.

Ruby is survived by her loving family: Charan Kaur, Darbara & Harbhajan Dulay, Justin, Shanna, Savannah, Brandon, Rampy & Bobby Chauhan and Sukie & Sundeep Rakalla.  Ruby adored and loved her nieces and nephews: Anissa, Jaden and Nevin.

We are all heartbroken and will miss her dearly.

We love you so much and you will always be in our hearts.

Vesta Greer

September 15, 1928 - September 25, 2017

Vesta "Rita" Greer, 89, of Stockton, went to be with our Lord on September 25, 2017, surrounded by family.

She was born and raised on the family farm in Missouri, and the family came to California when she was a teenager.

Rita worked in the cannery lab, the school cafeteria, and even with her husband in his tree trimming business. Most important to her, however, was being a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Whatever it was she did, she worked hard. She was always a gracious hostess, quick to provide for the needs of others, and loved spending time with her family and friends.

She was a lifetime member of Harmony Southern Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Jack D. Greer; great grandson Andrew Ryan Farmer; and her two sisters: Vella and Vera.

She is survived by her two sons: Mel Greer (Mary), and Mark Greer (Mary Louise); granddaughter, Melani Greer Farmer (Matt) and grandson, Michael Greer. She leaves nephew Gary Daniel and niece Linda Daniel-Miller, who were extremely close to their "Aunt Rita" as well as numerous nieces and nephews in California, Colorado, Illinois, and Arkansas. Rita will also be missed by her only great- grandson, Matthew Jacob Farmer. Also surviving are Mark and Mary Louise's stepchildren: Brett, Cheyenne and Arielle.

SERVICES

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, September 29, 2017 at the Vineyard Chapel, 14165 N. Beckman Rd., Lodi, CA.

INTERMENT

Graveside services will take place prior at Cherokee Memorial Park.

Doris Miyoshi Sasaki

February 14th 1959 - September 24th 2017

Doris Miyoshi Sasaki, Born February 14th 1959 to Makoto and Teruye Shimozaki, passed September 24th 2017. She attended Lodi High School and was part of her school’s volleyball, basketball team and badminton team. After graduating, she attended Delta College where she earned an AA degree in business while graduating a semester early. At the age of of 14 she met her husband Frank Sasaki and the two were married on June 1st 1985.

She attended Lodi High School and was part of her school’s volleyball, basketball team and badminton team.  After graduating, she attended Delta College where she earned an AA degree in business while graduating a semester early.  At the age of 14 she met her husband Frank Sasaki and the two were married on June 1st 1985.  In 1988, Doris had her first son Frank Jr. with son Brandon Sasaki to follow in 1992 and daughter Tiffany to follow in 1996.  The family made their home in Stockton, CA where Doris and Frank raised their three children.  Around the holidays Doris would enjoy making trays of cookies and other baked goods for her co-workers, friends and family.  Doris was employed by the DMV for 37 years.  She started her career at the Lodi branch before moving to the Stockton branch and then transferring to the central branch in Sacramento where she worked as a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician.  She met many wonderful friends through work and through

Doris was employed by the DMV for 37 years.  She started her career at the Lodi branch before moving to the Stockton branch and then transferring to the central branch in Sacramento where she worked as a Senior Motor Vehicle Technician.  She met many wonderful friends through work and through church, many of whom remained in contact with her until the day she passed.  Doris enjoyed shopping, traveling with her friends or family, arts and crafts and attending church services.  She spent many passing her cooking and baking secrets, that she learned from her mother, to her children.  Doris always believed in being active and spent many hours taking walks in the park either by herself or with the family dog Pearl, or at the gym, playing tennis and playing basketball with her son Brandon. She is survived by her husband Frank Sasaki and children Frank Jr. his wife Anh, Brandon, and Tiffany Sasaki. She was preceded in eternal rest by her parents Makoto and Mary Shimozaki, and her brother Mike Shimozaki Jr.

VISITATION Visitation will be Sunday, October 1st 2017 at 12pm until 8pm at the Vinyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICES

A service will be held Saturday, October 7th 2017 at 11am at Quail Lakes Baptist Church in Stockton.

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