John Berlin

June 09, 1941 - November 22, 2020

John Nicholas "Nick" Berlin was born June 9, 1941 in Hallock, MN to Anthony Berlin M.D., and Mildred Finney Berlin, he went to be with the Lord on November 22, 2020. While growing up in Minnesota, Nick had a love of playing ice hockey, football and other outdoor sports. He moved to Southern California at the age of 15 with his family and attended Matter Dei High School where he played football and was part of their C.I.S. championship team. He received his undergraduate degree from the Seattle University, attended University of the Pacific where he received his teaching credentials and subsequently earned a master's degree in education from Chapman University. Most dear to his career was his 35 years of service at Hamilton Middle School where he taught science for many years until the advent of the personal computer. His interest in computing and desire to educate students on new technologies allowed him the opportunity to conceptualize, develop and lead the computer science program at Hamilton for many years. Furthermore, Nick was honored to be part of the team who designed, implemented and led the Magnet programs at Hamilton including the Performing Arts and the Pre-International Baccalaureate programs which had positive, lasting effects on many students throughout the years. Nick also enjoyed being active in the Calif. Retired Teachers Association where he held various leadership positions and was an active member of the First Congregational Church in Stockton.

He will be deeply missed by the love of his life, his wife of 53 years, Joyce, his children, grandchildren and all those whom came to know and love him as a teacher, colleague, mentor and friend. The family wishes to thank everyone for the love and support shown. Memorial service pending.

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Robert Pollock Hartzell

April 16, 1934 - November 21, 2020

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Robert Pollock Hartzell (86) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on November 21, 2020.

Born April 16, 1934 in San Rafael, California, Bob began his university studies at UC Berkley. He was one of the original “Twinkling Tubas” in the Cal Marching Band. Bob transferred to UC Davis graduating with a B.S. in Plant Sciences. He was a brother in the fraternity of Sigma Alpha Epsilon.

Following a stint in the U.S. Army, Bob worked as an agronomist for Tillie Lewis Foods in Stockton where he helped to introduce Roma tomatoes to the U.S. market as well as moving tomato harvesting from hand-picked to a mechanized harvest. Under Governor Ronald Reagan, he served as Deputy Director of the Department of Food and Agriculture for the state of California. Following that post, Bob worked with the Iran-California Farming Company to develop desert lands for growing crops for the European market, and in Indonesia developing palm oil production. Bringing his professional life back to U.S. soil, he was co-owner of the  Murphy’s Historic Hotel in the foothills of California where he led the restoration efforts for the historic property. For 18 years, Bob served as Executive Director of the California Association of Wine Grape Growers (CAWG) working tirelessly to promote the wines of California receiving recognition from the United States House of Representatives for his contributions to the wine industry.

One of Bob’s personal passions was music, and he was an accomplished pianist and organist. In addition to these instruments, he also played the bass fiddle in the Stockton Symphony Orchestra.  He was instrumental in the restoration and installation of the theater pipe organ in the Bob Hope Theater in Stockton as well as the theater pipe organ at Ironstone Vineyards. Bob fulfilled his dream of combining agriculture, wine, and pipe organ music when he purchased the 2/11 Robert Morton Theater Pipe Organ that was originally installed in San Francisco’s Castro Theatre in 1987, followed by the vineyard property on which he built the complex which would house the organ. The culmination of this dream was co-founding Harmony Wynelands with his wife Linda. He loved to entertain family, friends, and visitors by playing requests on the pipe organ.

Just a few of Bob’s significant professional and personal distinctions are The Award of Distinction from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Science at UC Davis (1998), the Stockton Arts Commission Service Award (2013), the Fox Bob Hope Theatre Meritorious Service Award (2006), Lodi District Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness Person of the Year (1997). His great love of his community led to serving on many boards and committees including The San Joaquin Historical Society, The International Order of the Knights of the Vine (Founding Member-Lodi Chapter), Rotary International, the Order of the Masonic Lodge.

He will be remembered by his wife, Linda; by his children Dana Day, Julia Saenz, and Mark(Susan); by his stepchildren Shaun MacKay, Melinda (Will)Browning; grandchildren Aimee Bangoura, Alana Clark, Brynna Day, Nicole Saenz, Savannah Saenz, William Hartzell, Haylee Hartzell, Harrison Browning, and  Hugh Browning, and five great grandchldren;  Sister, Mary Sue (Lt. Col. Thomas J) Wham, and nephews Robert H Wham and Thomas B Wham.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Meredith Pollock Hartzell; his father, Oliver R. Hartzell; his brother John Oliver Hartzell, and his nephew John Eric Wham.

Memorial Services are private.  Donations can be made to Butterflfy Auxilliary-Hospice of San Joaquin (3888 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95204), Friends of the Fox (242 E. Main Street Stockton, CA 95202) or the Lodi Rotary Club Foundation PO Box 821 Lodi, CA 9241).

Arthur Woodruff

December 6, 1939 - November 21, 2020

Art passed away on Saturday November 21, 2020 at home where he wanted to be surrounded by his family after being in hospital/rehab for over 2 weeks.

He is survived by his wife Ann of 53 years; son, Kelly (Laura); daughter, Dawn (Tom) Verstl; mother, Ernestine age 105; sister, Patty (Kris) van Dyk; 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandkids.

Art worked for Pac Bell for 34 ½ years retiring in 1995. He worked PT at Lodi Golf Center, then as a PT custodian at Lockeford and Clements School. He also was a gym supervisor for Sparks Volleyball and VCC basketball at Vinewood Community Church gymnasium.

Art, as well as his family, loved camping and waterskiing. The family always had a boat and was either at New Hogan or the Delta. He taught his kids to waterski along with many others. He will always be remembered as skiing backwards on the ski he made in high school. Many years later when mentioning his backward skiing people would say … "I saw you at the Delta skiing backwards!"

A memorial service will be at Vinewood Community Church at a later date. Donations can be made to Vinewood Community Church or Hospice of San Joaquin.

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Neva Hansen

December 09, 1931 - November 19, 2020

Neva L. Hansen passed away Nov. 19, 2020 in Lodi at the age of 88. She was born in Sacramento, CA on Dec. 9, 1931 to Vernon and Eva Hansen. She married Carleton Hansen in Feb. 1950. Carleton preceded her in death in 2015. They were married for 65 years. Neva and Carleton lived in Rio Vista for 38 years before moving to Lodi in 1990. Neva was very social and active in many organizations including the Rio Vista Congregational Church, Bridge and Dance Clubs. She volunteered for many years at the Lodi Memorial Hospital Gift Shop.

She is survived by her brother, Harry Hansen (Joanne); children, Lynn Templeman (Steve), Chris Hansen (Marleen); grandchildren, Kristi Palmer (Sean), Lori Schoenfelder (Steve), Jennafer Sawyer (Ryan), Greg Hansen, Pamela Villalobos (Nik), Seth Rogers (Sam); and great grandchildren, Payton and Roy Sawyer. She will be greatly missed.

VISITATION
Visitation is from 9 am to 12 pm on Dec. 4 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

Private service Dec. 4th at Cherokee Memorial with Celebration of Life next year. Memorial donations can be made to the Kentucky Mine Museum, P.O. Box 260, Sierra City, CA 96125.

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Lilia Amalia Muzio

September 15, 1939 - November 16, 2020

Lilia “Lil” Amalia Muzio age 81 passed away on November 16th in Stockton California, only a few days shy of her 59 th wedding anniversary. She was born on September 15, 1939 in Stockton, California to Vittorio and Amelia Cheli Cortopassi. She graduated from Saint Mary’s High School in 1957, attended Humphreys University (aka Humphreys College), and worked at Wilkinson Grain. Lilia married Eugene Muzio in 1961 and kept books for the family farming business while raising their daughters in Stockton.

Lilia was an active member at both St. Michael’s Church in Stockton, as well as the Ladies Guild. In 1972, she became the Community Leader for the Waterloo 4-H Club, where she served for many years. As an active member of California Women for Agriculture (CWA) you would often see Lilia at the Stockton Asparagus Festival promoting agriculture. If you have a CWA apron, you most likely purchased it from Lilia, and if you visited the annual Stockton Ag Expo, she probably sold you a slice of pie from the CWA dessert booth. In 2010, Lilia was honored by being selected the CWA woman of the year.

Lilia is survived by her husband Eugene A. Muzio Jr.; her daughters, Francesca Muzio DeMello (Jeff), Veronica Peery (Sumner), and Christina Gene Sandoval (Richard); her grandchildren, Andrew Colombini, Nicholas & Victoria Peery, Matteo & Gino Sandoval; her sisters, Anna Solari & Rita Busalacchi (Charles); and many nieces and nephews.

SERVICES:

Due to public health concerns, a virtual visitation will be streamed on Facebook.

Join the group at bit.ly/LiliaMuzio for details.

A socially distanced visitation is scheduled for Monday, November 23 from 1-4pm. Masks are required at all times. Vigil and committal will be private at Cherokee Memorial.

A mass and celebration of life is planned for her birthday in September 2021, pending a reduction in the COVID-19 restrictions.

The family would like to thank Tina and Jesse for taking care of Lilia at home for many years and more recently the staff at Creekside Center for their care and weekly Zoom sessions.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to consider donating to the CWA scholarship fund; Mail your donation to: CWA, PO Box 31334, Stockton, CA 96213 and specify “Memorial Scholarship Fund in honor of Lilia Muzio” on the memo line of your check.

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