Bernard Johnson, Sr.

April 10, 1917 - April 7, 2019

Bernard Darold Johnson (Barney), born in San Francisco, CA on April 10, 1917 to Albin Clifford Johnson and Lyra Robertson, passed away on April 7, 2019 at the age of 101. Barney is reunited with his wife of 63 years, Doris Mae Johnson, who predeceased him in death. He is survived by his children Stephen Darold Beattie; Bernard Darold Johnson Jr.; Joan Elaine Gabrielson, and; stepdaughter Sadaea Deann Lax. He also leaves 2 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and, 2 great-great grandchildren.

Barney graduated from San Juan High School in Sacramento (Class of 1936) where he lettered in football and baseball. Barney graduated from UC Davis (Class of 1941) with a degree in agriculture and began his career with PG&E in Lodi, CA.

The day after the attack on Pearl Harbor and the U.S. joining World War II Barney enlisted in the Navy, serving from 1941–1946. He began his military training at Notre Dame and soon became a commissioned officer. He served the Navy's needs stateside, including being trained to direct ship fire to shore. Barney became a liaison officer with the Marine division advancing in the Alaskan Aleutian Islands. After returning to the mainland he was honorably discharged from the Navy at which time he resumed his 38-year career with PG&E, retiring in 1979 as a lead-supervisor in the Vallejo-Napa district. Barney was a lifelong avid fisherman. His many volunteer activities included being a 4-H leader, manager of Little League teams, assistant Scout leader, and a Sunday-school teacher. He and Doris were devout members of the First United Methodist Church, becoming active Stevens Ministry disciples. For the past four years Barney has lived at Arbor Senior Living. He felt a deep friendship with the residents, his caregiver, and the staff. Barney was appreciative of the lifestyle, warmth, and connection he had with all.

The memorial service will be held May 11th at 11:00 at the Lodi First United Methodist Church, 200 W. Oak Street, Lodi CA 95240. There will be a light lunch at the church following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Barney's memory to the Lodi First United Methodist Church. For directions please check the church website or call their office at 209-368-5357.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Johnson family.

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Ngeth Chao

September 10, 1934 - April 5, 2019

VISITATION:

A visitation will be held from 2:00pm - 8:00pm on Friday, April 19th, 2019 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICES:

A service will be held with a cremation to follow on Saturday, April 20th, 2019 at 12:00p.m. also at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Chao family.

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Manieben Ranchhod

December 16, 1926 - April 5, 2019

VISITATION
There will be a visitation and prayer service on Wednesday, April 10th, 2019 from 6:30pm - 7:30pm at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
There will be a service held on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 12:00pm also at the the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Maria Arms

September 13, 1943 - April 03, 2019

Visitation
There will be a visitation held on Thursday, April 11th, 2019 from 12:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. at Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

Service
There will be a graveside service held on Friday, April 12th, 2019 at 10:00a.m. at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Marcelino Villamor

April 27, 1941 - April 2, 2019

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Villamor Family.

VISITATION:
A visitation will be held on Sunday, April 7th, 2019, at 10:00a.m. at the Stockton Fil-AM Adventist Church, located at 1324 S. Golden State Ave, Stockton CA, 95205.

SERVICES:
A service will be held the following day Monday April 8th, 2019, at 10:30a.m. at the Stockton Fil-AM Adventist Church, located at 1324 S. Golden State Ave, Stockton CA, 95205 and will conclude at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Bernice Schaffer

March 25, 1923 - April 2, 2019

Bernice Agnes Schaffer was born on March 25, 1923 in Dunn, North Dakota to Max and Pauline Lehmann. She went home to be with the Lord on April 2, 2019 at age 96. Bernice was united in marriage to Theodore Schaffer on June 15, 1941. They enjoyed 38 years of marriage. They had 3 children, Maxine, Floyd and Thomas. Bernice was raised in and around Hebron and Dickinson North Dakota and moved to Lodi, California as a teenager.

Bernice was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and enjoyed the time she spent as a Pink Lady.

Bernice is survived by her daughter, Maxine (Wayne) Williams, Sons Floyd (Patricia) Schaffer and Tom (Lita) Schaffer, 6 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Max and Pauline Lehmann, Husband Theodore Schaffer, brothers Max and Lloyd Lehmann.

SERVICES:
There will be a service held Saturday, April 13th, at 2:00p.m. at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 701 South Pleasant Ave., Lodi, Ca.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Schaffer family.

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Lody Cacho

April 4, 1924 - April 1, 2019

VISITATION:
There will be a visitation held on Friday, April 12th, 2019 from 10:00a.m. to 8:00p.m. at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi CA, 95240.

SERVICES:
There will be service held the following day on Saturday, April 13th, 2019, at 10:00a.m. at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Cacho family.

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