Jean Geigle

September 4, 1931 - March 3, 2020

Jean Ellen Geigle 88, entered into eternal life on March 3rd 2020. She was born September 4th 1931 in Plymouth Ca. Daughter of Ray Fisher and Opal Fisher Maas. Jean was a life long resident of San Joaquin county and  she was a member of English Oaks Seventh Day Adventist church. She worked at the telephone company and Lodi Memorial Hospital. Jean was predeceased by her loving husband of 58 years, William Geigle. She was predeceased by her sister Gladys Fisher Adams.  She is survived by her brother Raymond Fisher. Jean is also survived by her four children, Thomas Geigle (Jeanne), Sandra Pahn (Jaak), John Geigle (Linda), Joan Heckenlaible (David). She is survived by twelve grandchildren along with their spouses and fifteen great grandchildren. Jeans children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were her heart and joy.

Jean and her husband loved spending time with their family. They enjoyed traveling through the United States in their motor home. She loved knitting, gardening, baking, playing Rummikub and word games. Her love of God and family will be cherished forever. She will be missed and forever loved. A life well lived and a legacy of love, grace, dedication and forgiveness.

The family would like to thank those that cared for her, Vitas Hospice and the staff at Vienna Skilled Nursing facility.

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 12:00pm to 1:00pm on Tuesday March 10, 2020 at the Evergreen Chapel  at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA.

SERVICE
The memorial service will follow at 1:00pm on March 10, 2020 at the Evergreen Chapel  at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Geigle family.

Phillip Flickinger

September 7, 1952 - March 2, 2020

Born in Lodi, California to the late George and Anne Flickinger September 7, 1952, he passed away on March 2, 2020 in Lodi, California.

Phillips childhood growing up in Lodi was filled with lots of laughter, fun times and many friends. During his teen years, his family moved to Seattle Washington where Phillip graduated from high school and went on to join the Naval Reserves. Upon his honorable discharge from the Navy, he moved back to Lodi.
Phillip worked for many years in the beverage distribution business and went on to finish his working career as a welder specialist for Toyota Motor Company.

Phillip was a very talented man, he loved his music and musical instruments. Other hobbies included wood working and all aspects of fly tying and fishing.

Phillip is preceded in death by his mother, father and sister. He is survived by his sister, Georgeanne Kirschenman; and his fiance, Judy Lema.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Pals or any animal rescue of choice in memory of Phillip Flickinger.

SERVICE
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, March, 12th, 2020 at 1:00p.m. at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Flickinger family.

Allen Baroni

August 18, 1949 - February 28, 2020

Allen Joseph Baroni, 70, of Thornton, Ca, passed away on February 28, 2020 in Lodi. Allen was born in Sacramento to the late Wimpy and Evelyn Baroni on August 18,1949. Allen was married to Kathy 28 years and he is the loving father of Greg (Lisa) Baroni, Kevin (Tammy) Baroni, Katie (Daniel) Van de Pol, and Andrew Baroni and grandfather of 6 grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, children and grandchildren, his mother, Evelyn Baroni and sister, Susan (Donnie) Dixon. He is preceded in death by his father, Wimpy and brother, Ron Baroni.
Allen served in the Army National Guard and has farmed in Thornton all of his life. He loved to fish and hunt, and in his later years had a love for horseback riding and watching old Westerns. Allen was an avid animal lover and a giver to all. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

SERVICE
A service will be held on Friday, March, 6th, 2020 at 10:00a.m. at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240. The final committal will follow in Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Betsy Patterson

November 5, 1936 - February 27, 2020

Betsy Ann Patterson passed away peacefully on February 27th in her home that she lived with her husband and best friend of 65 years Bill Patterson. Betsy was 83 years old. She was a loving mother of three children, Sherry, Billy and Laurie, and a cherished grandmother of seven grandchildren: Jennifer, Stephanie, and Shelby, Zachary and Joshua, and Kelsey and Kendall. Also leaving behind five great-grandchildren: Kylee, Addison, and Makayla, Bailey and Payton. She was a fighter in everything she tackled in life all the way until the end. She had a sharp sense of humor and loved to tell jokes. She enjoyed baking and made the best pies around hands down. She was the backbone to this family, and her memory will be cherished by all those whose lives that she touched.

SERVICE
A graveside service will be held on Monday, March 9th, 2020 at 1:00p.m. at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Patterson family

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Henry Dyer Jr.

February 11, 1939 - February 27, 2020

Henry Dyer, Jr. Feb 11, 1939 - Feb 27, 2020 Born and raised in Newnan, GA and graduated from Central High School. He joined the Navy in 1957 and served 4 years before receiving an honorable discharge in 1961. Retired from the Fed. Aviation Admin. after 42 years of service and from First Baptist Church of Stockton after 10 years. Henry was a resident of Stockton for 42 years and was married to Linda (Denise) Dyer for 32 years. Henry raised 3 sons, Mark A. Dyer of Sacramento, CA, Jack R. McCann III (Christina) of Stockton, CA and Albert R. McCann (Gemma) of Helotes, TX. He is survived by siblings, Allan Dyer, Curtis Dyer, Clinton Dyer and Patricia Arnold. Preceded in death by father, Henry Dyer; mother, Lucille (Gaston) Dyer and brother Kenneth Dyer. Henry was a loving, kind & devoted brother, husband, father, grandfather, friend and was loved by all.

VISITATION
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 4th, 2020 from 2:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. at the Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi CA, 95240.

SERVICE
A service will be held the following day on Thursday, March 5th, 2020 at 1:30p.m. at the First Baptist Church, located at 3535 N. El Dorado Street, Stockton CA, 95204.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Dyer family.

Athanasios Karelis

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December 22, 1927 - February 26, 2020

Athanasios “Tom” Karelis
His journey began on December 22, 1927, in Greece. Athanasios “Tom” was a beloved husband, father, grandfather,great-grand father, relative and friend. Tom met the love of his life, Joanna. They were married in 1963 and then moved to California. Tom was an active member of St. Basil’s Greek Orthodox Church and a Master Gardener with UC Davis in which he volunteered extensively. God and family were his priorities, and his love for his family was strongly evident, mostly enjoyed spending time together camping, fishing, traveling, entertaining. He was passionate about music and gardening. His nickname was “Tom the Greek,” as he enjoyed sharing his culture, Greek philosophy, and Greek food/homemade wine with others. Tom also had a passion for gardening as his backyard was often called the Garden of Eden. He shared fruits and vegetables plus gardening wisdom of every kind to all who crossed his path. Tom spent most of his early adulthood playing the clarinet professionally throughout Greece and carried on the passion for music throughout his life. His smile, laughter, kind heart was always infectious. Tom will always be remembered by his great sense of humor, stories and helpful hand to others. He was a strong patriarch of his family and a great friend to all. His grandchildren brought great happiness and joy. Tom imparred honestly, loyalty and the highest of morals and ethics. He will be missed by many. He is survived by his wife, Joanna; his daughter and son-in-law, Anastasia and Todd Scheideman; daughter, Anna Karelis; grandchildren, Victoria Goehring, Chateria Anbiah (husband Shawn Anbiah), Christopher Goehring (wife Angelica Goehring), Leo Scheideman, Aaron Scheideman, Abrielle Goehring and Lucy Scheideman; great-grandson, Leland Goehring; all of who he dearly loved and they him. His new journey began on February 26, 2020. May his memory be eternal.

Family and friends are invited to attend his Celebration of Life at:

Trisagion:
Friday, March 6, 2020, 5:00pm at Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 Beckman Road, Lodi, CA

Funeral
Saturday, March 7, 2020, 1:00pm Vineyard Chapel in Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 Beckman Road, Lodi, CA

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to either:
St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church, 920 W. March Lane Stockton, Ca 95207 or San Joquin County Sheriff’s Foundation, 7000 Michael Canlis Boulevard French Camp, CA 95231

Bobby Edwards

June 10, 1935 - February 26, 2020

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Bobby Gene Edwards, 84, of Lodi, passed away February 26, 2020. Born June 10, 1935 in Hannawasee, Arkansas, Bobby worked for 18 years as a driver for Kilpatrick’s Bakery. He worked at General Mills, retiring after 17 years. Bobby loved hunting, camping and fishing, and was an avid 49er fan. He especially loved having BBQ’s and spending time with his family. His grandchildren were very special to him. Bobby is survived by his children, Valerie Harris, Jeff Edwards (Kelly), Greg Edwards (Cindy), grandchildren, Pam Downey (Darin), Kathy Swinney-Ollar (Steven), Kelsey Baca (Anthony), Cori Thomas (Eric), Curtis Edwards, Scott Edwards (Lacy), Zachary Edwards (Melanie), 13 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. He will also be missed by his sister, Brenda Hittle.


Preceding him in death is his wife of 62 years, Joan Edwards, brothers Darrell Edwards and Roy Edwards, grandson Dustin Swinney, son in law Kirk Harris and parents, Glen and Mabel Edwards.


Bobby’s family wishes to extend thanks to Vitas Hospice (especially Cora) and Fairmont Rehabilitation for their outstanding care and compassion.

SERVICES:
Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Bobby’s Life at 11:00am on Tue, March 3, 2020 at Acampo Moose Lodge, 3824 Woodbridge Rd. in Acampo.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Edwards family.

Diane Craig

March 20, 1947 - February 25, 2020

Diane Dunlap Craig was lifted by angels to heaven on February 25, 2020, after a two-week battle against an undiscoverable and untreatable cancer. She was surrounded by love from family, friends and the entire community. Born in Lakewood, California on March 20, 1947, she spent her young years in Southern California and on buying trips to New York with her parents for the Dunlap's Department Store chain. After moving to Modesto at age 15, she graduated from Downey High School then attended Westmont College, where she received a degree in Communication Arts in 1969. While at Westmont, she met Wayne Craig, who was to be her husband for 51-years. They moved to Lodi in 1969 and she taught English at Lodi High School for a few semesters before leaving to raise two wonderful children, Jorie and Zachary. For the next 50-years Diane contributed her time to her family and her community, supporting Lodi schools (PTA President in 1981), Hutchins Street Square Foundation, Lodi Memorial Hospital Auxiliaries (Secretary), Omega Nu Sorority, PEO and countless other efforts supporting those in need. She also worked with women at the Salvation Army center for over ten-years and was especially impactful at helping young people feel supported and find balance.

Diane will be remembered for her sense of humor and a lady that truly cared about you. She was selfless, always trying to improve others and her family. She had a special gift of connecting with people in a way that made you feel like you could tell her anything. Her generosity was founded in compassion and service. Her kindness will be remembered by those she touched.

She is survived by her husband, Wayne Craig, daughter, Jorie Craig, son, Zachary S. Craig (Jennifer) and grandchildren, Laurie M. Craig, Zachary D. Craig, Tyler R. Craig and brother Clyde (Tex) Dunlap. She was preceded by her parents, Clyde and Jean Dunlap.

The family would like to thank so many who have reached out with expressions of love for our sweet Diane and for the compassionate care received at Adventist Health Lodi Memorial. A Celebration of Life will be announced in several weeks. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation in Diane's name to the Lodi Memorial Hospital Foundation at www.lmhfoundaton.org. Praise be to our Lord for a life well lived and the blessing of loving Diane.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Craig family.

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