April 24, 1934 – October 22, 2017
Joyce M. Ward passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on October 22, 2017 after a short illness in Lodi, CA. Originally from Claypool, AZ, Joyce was the daughter of John & Minnie Maslovar. After leaving Claypool for the big city of San Francisco, she met and married her husband of 63 years, Edward V. Ward.
Together they raised five (5) children; Kristi (Jerry) Clark of Ione, Kathleen (Gregory) Rubens, San Carlos, Patricia (Timothy) Wright, Foster City, Edward (Traci) Ward, II, San Jose, and Clinton (Jacqueline), Redwood City. They were long time residence of San Mateo where Joyce worked at Mills-Peninsula Hospitals until her retirement in 1999. Attended St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church, was head room mother at St. Bartholomew’s Catholic School, and often volunteered for San Mateo County election board as an election official. After retirement, the couple moved to Lincoln, CA where she enjoyed spending time on the family ranch and gardening.
Joyce also loved spending time with her 11 grandchildren, Meghann, Joseph, Nicholas, Matthew, Patrick, Emily, Ethan, Mikey, Jack, John, & George along with her 5 great-grandchildren, Nataleigh, Betty, Lucas, Walker, & Dean.
VISITATION
Visitation will be on Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd. Lodi, CA.
INTERMENT
Following visitation, private burial and Catholic blessing will be held at 2:00 pm in the Garden of the Holy Family.
John D. Mercer Sr. passed away on October 20, 2017 in Lodi at the age of 75. John was born on August 31, 1942 in Newark, O. He worked for 30 years as a maintenance mechanic at the Del Monte Cannery.
Lisa Kimball leaves behind her family: Husband Larry Kimball, Daughter Yvonne DeSena Las Vegas NV, Son Odis Smith Port Charlotte FL, Daughter Connie Haines Escalon CA, Grand Daughter Jennifer Kartler Las Vegas NV, Grand Son Anthony DeSena Castaic CA, Grand Son Patrick Smith Marshall TX.
Lisa volunteered with the Stockton Police Department VIPS program, San Joaquin County Sheriffs Department STARS program as a crew member on the Bus named MAX, and volunteered with the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet program rising to the Rank of Lieutenant.
Ruth was born in Long Branch, New Jersey to Leslie and Norma Macinnes. She attended grade schools in Boston, MA and Coalinga, CA. She graduated from Tracy Joint Union High School in 1962, New England Baptist Hospital School of Nursing earning her R.N. and the University California, Stanislaus and earned a BSN.
Walter Sam Orr born December 28, 1928 peacefully passed away on October 14, 2017 at the age of 88 with his family by his side. Walt is the son of the late William and Marie Orr. He is survived by a brother, John Orr of Stockton; his children: Diane (Bruce) Robinson, Debbie (Terry) Shoeffler of Stockton, Walter Orr of Bellflower, Karen (Dennis) Larsen of Tulsa, OK, and Jason (Danielle) Orr of Acampo. He has 6 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, preceded in death by 1 grandson. Many nieces and nephews.