Doyle Miller

September 16, 1928 - October 27, 2021

On October 27, 2021, Doyle Edward Miller went to be with the Lord at the age of 93. Doyle was born on September 16, 1928, in Haviland, Kansas to Roy and Mary Miller. His Family moved to the Galt area in 1937. Doyle graduated from Galt High School in 1946. In 1947, he married his high school sweetheart, Dorothy Wagner. Doyle and Dorothy live in Herald until moving to Lodi in 2012. They were married for 65 years before Dorothy passed away in 2013.

Doyle began his busy career starting a dairy and farming in Herald. After many years he phased out the dairy and raised beef cattle. For 15 years during that time, he also worked for Super Mold foundry in Lodi and Stockton where he became the manager of the Stockton plant. He left Super Mold to become part owner and manager of Amador Minerals in Ione for 10 years. Doyle completed his career managing the stainless steel foundry division of Lodi Iron Works in Galt until his retirement in 1991.

Doyle was a member of First Baptist Church of Lodi, where he was a teacher and member on several boards. He was active in the Herald community and served as a Captain with the Herald volunteer fire department. After retirement, Doyle and Dorothy traveled throughout the USA. He was a skillful builder and worked on many construction projects for family and friends. Doyle enjoyed a variety of sports including fishing, waterskiing, and camping. In his retirement, he continued with his love of farming. He was happiest when he was on his tractor, providing family and friends with fruits and vegetables.

Doyle was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Mary Miller, his loving wife, Dorothy Miller, brothers Kenneth Miller, Marion Miller, and Elvin Miller, and sisters Doris Schaal and Ardella Williams.

He is survived by two sons, Larry Miller of Lodi, Terry Miller (Tina) of Lake Almanor, and daughter, Beverly Pontius (Mike) of Lodi. He had seven grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.                                       

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in his memory to First Baptist Church, 267 N. Mills Ave., Lodi, CA  95242.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Miller family.

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Tamera "Tami" Paul

June 14, 1950 - October 27, 2021

Tami Paul, age 71, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 27th, 2021. Tami was a beautiful Christian woman with steadfast faith. Although she had bravely battled cancer victoriously before, Tami passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her husband and children after being diagnosed on October 1st with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

Tami was born Tamera Lynn on June 14, 1950 in Bakersfield, CA, the youngest child and only daughter of Bill and Jeane Thompson. She attended Foothill High School and was a cheerleader throughout all 4 years. She was active in her church where she helped lead youth groups and served as girl’s camp counselor at Hume Lake. One of the girls in her charge at Hume Lake was a young Susan Paul, who would later become her sister by marriage and continue on to an inseparable bond of sisterhood and friendship Tami would forever cherish.

After High School, Tami attended Bakersfield College where she met the love of her life, Greg Paul, who was immediately captivated by her beautiful brown eyes and stunning smile while passing her in the hallway between classes. He asked her on a date shortly after and the two were married in September of 1970.

Tami and Greg made their home in Stockton, CA, where together they built their business, Greg Paul Produce Sales, Inc. and raised their two children, Tiffany and James. They were members at Quail Lakes Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Stockton. Tami was a constant fixture at her children’s many sports and activities, taxiing her children and their friends and teammates from one destination to the next, always happy to help out when and wherever needed.  Likewise, she rarely missed any of her husband Greg’s races, be it boats, bikes or cars. No matter how nervous she sometimes may have been, she was always there cheering him on. 

Tami was athletic and enjoyed many sports, racquetball, golf, water skiing, sailing catamarans, snow skiing, and playing in the Church softball league.  She spent Thursday mornings at Pacific Avenue Bowl with her teammates of 30+ years as part of the Thursday Morning Slowpokes bowling league. The high stakes league play that took place weekly consisted of enjoying the food supplied by the assigned team of the week, talking, laughing and catching up with friends, participating in the annual ornament exchange and some bowling as well. Her team “Once in a While” held the title of league champion more than a few times in those 30+ years.

Tami was most known for her infectious smile and loving spirit. She loved laughter and having fun. No matter what was going on in her life, she lit up the room when she entered, always happy and friendly to everyone. She was thoughtful and kind, always thinking of others before herself. She treasured her friends and loved ones and had several close friendships that were like family to her. She would keep in touch with them no matter when or where in the world they were, letting them know she was thinking of them and how special they were to her.

Other than deepening her relationship with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Tami was most content just spending time with her family. Some of the best family memories were made while vacationing at destinations with either snow or surf, frequent trips to Disneyland and a few girl’s trips to celebrate special occasions. She loved watching and being part of her children’s everyday lives and their many milestones (at one time the most anticipated being their driver’s licenses) and of course, the anticipation and arrival of her four precious grandchildren, watching them grow and have milestones of their own. However, above all else, Tami loved spending time with her husband Greg, it didn’t matter where it was or what they were doing, if she was with him, she was content and happy.

Tami is survived by her beloved husband of 51 years, Greg Paul of Stockton, her daughter and son-in-law Tiffany and John Lupul of Bakersfield, her son and daughter-in-law James and Norene Paul of Stockton and her four grandchildren; Donovan Lupul, Michael Paul, Lauren Paul and Simone Lupul. Additionally, she is survived by her brother and sister-in-law James “Jimmy” and Joy Thompson of Lake Isabella, her sister-in-law Molly Moore of Huntington Beach, her brother-in-law and sister-in-law Rick and Annie Paul of Bakersfield, sister-in-law Jane Paul of Bakersfield, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Susan and Andrew Oliveira of Stockton and her numerous nieces and nephews and their families; Amanda Jordan, Wendy Thompson Goetz, Sam Precie, Jeremiah Thompson, Joshua Thompson, Robert Paul, Valerie Lallo, Jennifer Toy and Brian Oliveira.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Jeane Thompson of Bakersfield, and her eldest brother and sister-in-law John and Donna Thompson of Delano.

Tami’s family would like to thank everyone for their love and support. We feel so blessed to be surrounded by so many caring family and friends. Your prayers and thoughtfulness have given us the strength to endure. Additionally, we’d like to thank Dr. Prasad Dighe and Dr. Ashok Daftary for their many decades of expertise, care and dedication to Tami’s health and wellbeing, as well as Hospice of San Joaquin for their specialized care in Tami’s last days.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, November 9th, 2021 at 11:00 am at Lincoln Presbyterian Church, 900 Douglas Road, Stockton, CA. The service will also be live streamed on the Church’s YouTube channel.

A family graveside service will take place on Wednesday, November 10th, 2021 at 11:00 am in the Heritage Garden at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of San Joaquin, 3888 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95204.

Online condolences may be expressed through www.cherokeememorial.com

 

Sonn Moeng

June 15, 1928 - October 24, 2021

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 12:00pm - 1:00pm on Friday November 19, 2021 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

The funeral service will follow at 1:00pm also at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Manuel Medeiros

March 5, 1929 - October 24, 2021

Manuel A. Medeiros was born March 5, 1929 in the Acores Islands, the island of in São Jorge-Portugal and died peacefully October 24, 2021. He arrived in San Jose, Ca in 1959. Manuel was active in the Portuguese community. He worked as a dairyman until he retired to his small ranch, where he enjoyed his vegetable garden, animals, and his family. Manuel married his wife Estela Silva in 1953 and they had three sons; Anselmo Silva Medeiros, Joseph Silva Medeiros, and Manuel Silva Medeiros.


Manuel is survived by his wife of 68 years Estela Silva Medeiros, their three sons, grandchildren, great grandchildren, aunts, uncles, siblings, and cousins.

SERVICES:
A viewing for Manuel will be held at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home November 4th, 2021 1:00 pm- 3:00pm, followed by the rosary at 3:00pm, located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi California.

Mass will be held on Friday November 5, 2021 at 10:00am at St Joachim Catholic Church located at 13392 E Lockford Ranch Rd, Lockford, California.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Medeiros family.

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August Daniel Gullans

August 23, 1925 - October 24, 2021


August Daniel Gullans was born August 23,1925 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to John Gullans & Ida Gullans Morgan. He was married December 8,1962 to Pauline Gullans of Stockton, Ca. & promoted to Heaven October 24, 2021. August served in the Navy during WWII as Fireman First Class. He worked in the Engine Room as a Welder and when he wasn’t needed there he drove the small personal Boats taking men to shore from the Ships or taking them supplies. He served in the Korean War as a Petty Officer 3 Class Auxiliary Mechanic. He served 7 years in the Navy. When he got out he became a Correctional Officer at DVI in Tracy, CA. and served there for 25 years. August enjoyed serving the Lord, reading the Bible, playing Guitar in church and singing as well. Serving the Lord was always important to him. He would always talk to the younger generation (Grandkids) about how important church is. He liked working on his Volkswagen in the early years. He was a maintenance man for an Apartment Complex & Duplexes. He liked tinkering with different things around the house. When Nicole was younger August & Pauline would go camping with his daughter-in-law and son-law every year. He loved being outdoors and being with his family & friends. He would go on road trips with his family, loved taking the grandkids to see the Parades & enjoyed going to
Museum’s. For the last 58 years he was happily married to Pauline Cargill Gullans.

He is survived by his wife Pauline, of Stockton, CA., their daughter, Nicole Eritano (Dominic) of Bakersfield, CA., his daughter Pam Boddy (Rich) of Sacramento, CA. and son Jack Gullans (Helena), of Sacramento, CA. His Grandchildren Danny Delk, of Kaplan, Louisiana, Lisa Primasing (Mark), of Stockton, CA., Tracie Hays, of Stockton, CA., Teresa Brummett, of Stockton, CA, Bob Yoachum (Tamera), of Folsom, CA & Camilo Gullans, of Folsom, CA. He was a loving grandfather, great-grandfather & great-great-grandfather to his grandchildren, many nieces, nephews & cousins.

He is preceded in death by his parents John Gullans & Ida Gullans Morgan, of Grand Forks, North Dakota. Brother Ruben Gullans, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, two sisters Hilda Singer & Stella Jetlin, of Stockton, CA. His step-daughter Charline Ambrose & son-in-law Ken Ambrose, of Nampa, ID., step-daughter Dorothy Merritt & son-in-law Vance Merritt, of Stockton, CA., grandsons Brian Delk, of Las Vegas & Rodney Hays., of Stockton, CA.

SERVICES:

There will be a viewing Thursday November 4, 2021 from 9:00 - 11:00am at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 Industrial Way Lodi, California 95240. The graveside Service will be held at Cherokee Memorial Park at Harney Lane and High way 99 in Lodi, California following the viewing.

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Stephen Lujan

January 07, 1927 - October 24, 2021

Steve Lujan passed away peacefully October 24, 2021. Born January 7, 1927, in Stockton, Ca., to Ysauro and Elena Lujan. Steve graduated class of 1945 from Mark Keppel High school Alhambra Ca. Soon after graduating Steve joined the US Army during WW II serving as a military policeman in Puerto Rico at the rank of corporal. Upon his honorable discharge he moved back to Stockton in 1947 where he met and later married his lovely wife of sixty years Connie Lujan. Steve then began a thirty-year career with the Stockton Fire Department working his way up the ranks, starting as an engineer, truck driver and finally retiring as a Captain. During his career Steve served as SFD local 1229 Union President. Steve also volunteered his time and skills in the early construction projects at St. Luke’s school. He enjoyed coaching his sons at Oak Park Little League and CYO basketball. Steve and Connie enjoyed golfing, trips to the casinos, camping with family and friends. They especially enjoyed following their children and grandchildren’s sporting events.

Steve is preceded in death by his wife Connie (2010), parents, Ysauro and Elena Lujan, brothers, Reynaldo Lujan, Y.B Lujan, sister, Eloise Laperyi. He is survived by his children, Gloria Lopez (Joseph), sons, John Lujan, Steve Lujan (Maggie), grandchildren, Melissa Lucero, Cecilia White (Eric), Matthew Lujan, Callan Lujan and great grandchildren, Valentine Cabanig II and Alexia Lucero-Kendall. Steve also leaves behind siblings, Marguerite Van Coops, Herminia (Dolly) Salazar and Helen Johantzen, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Steve’s wishes are a private Interment at gravesite for family only on 11/12/21, 10:00 A.M. at Cherokee Memorial Park. Lodi.CA. A celebration of life will follow at Elkhorn Country Club 12:00 P.M. 11/12/21 for family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made on behalf of Steve Lujan to the Stockton Fire Foundation, 425 N El Dorado St, Stockton, Ca., 95202 – Tax ID #371897366.

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James Hagan

September 22, 1927 - October 22, 2021

James ”Bill” Bryan Hagan, age 94, passed away on Friday, October 22 in Stockton. He was happily married to Norma Oliva Hagan for 74 years. He was born in Bransville, MO to James and Stella Hagan, the youngest of 4 children. The family moved to Lodi, CA and eventually Stockton, where he graduated from Stockton High School. After graduation, he began his 66 year career as a machinist in the automotive industry, from which he retired in 2013. 

Following high school, he also began building and racing Midget cars with a small group of friends. It was a time he always remembered as happy, if not successful. If asked, “did you win a lot of races?”, he would just smile, laugh and say “No!”.

In the 1960s, he and the family moved to their Waterloo/Morada property and began tending his walnut orchard, a pastime he enjoyed throughout his life.

Over the years he spent his free time hunting, fixing the family’s beloved tractor, and working on cars. One of his favorite ways to spend a day was covered in grease under a walnut tree sharing his knowledge and love of working on cars with his son and grandsons,

On any given day, you could find Bill in the stands watching his grandchildren and later his great-grandchildren as they played sports and participated in school events.

He leaves behind a legacy of love and family. 

He is survived by wife Norma, children John and Jamie(Bob), grandchildren Shannon, Elizabeth(Matthew), Blaine(Natalie), Brandon(Christianne), Matthew(Corinne), and great-grandchildren Presley, Rosey, Blythe, Brynnlyn, Barron, Harper, Alivia, and Caden. He is preceded in death by siblings Ernestine “Chrissy”, Geraldine “Gypsy”, Juneifer “Jynx” and grandson Bryan.

SERVICES:

Services for James will be held on Friday, November 5, 2021 at 1:00pm at the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Cemetery, located at Harney Lane and Highway 99 in Lodi, California.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of San Joaquin County.

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Violet Fischer

January 31, 1929 - October 22, 2021

Violet Verna Littke Fischer, 92, was born at home in Mercer, North Dakota, and died October 22, 2021, Lodi, California.

She moved to the Lodi area in September 1932 with her parents, Vernon and Emma Bohnet Littke.  She attended Alpine (grammar) School in Victor and graduated from Lodi High School in 1946.  Violet worked as bookkeeper for Lodi Truck Service for five years.  She met and married Milton Fischer in 1948 at First Baptist Church where they sang in choir together and she played the piano for the men’s Chorus, Octet, and Quartets.

Violet was mostly a stay-at-home mother once her three boys arrived on the scene, Keith, Kent, and Bruce.  She did work some summers at the cannery and for a time at Sears catalog store.  She helped Milton with the five laundromats they owned over the years.  In 1997 she worked accounts payable at Lodi Memorial Hospital until 2003.  She volunteered at First Baptist Church and for 68 years played the piano for church services and various choirs.  She enjoyed traveling.

She is survived by her three sons, Keith his wife Diane Linton of Sunnyvale; Kent and his wife Marjorie Cone of San Jose; and Bruce and his wife Janet Ashford of Newark, five grandchildren, Mark, Jennith Pinedo, David, Kathleen Speck, and Suzanne; and three great granddaughters, Mia, Gabriella, and Juliette Pinedo; niece, Renee Beerden and her children and grandchildren, and many in laws, too.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton, parents, and her sister, Ruby Altnow.

SERVICES:

Graveside services will be heldon Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 1:00 p.m at Cherokee Memorial Park located at Harney Lane and Highway 99 in Lodi, California.   Pastor Steve Newman officiating.

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Kathryn Brown

May 18, 1938 - October 20, 2021

Kathryn “Kay” Brown, age 83, passed away on October 20, 2021. She was born May 18, 1938, in Morris Oklahoma to Cecil and Mary Foster. She married her loving husband Donald Brown in 1993. Don proceeded Kay in death in 1997. The Fosters migrated to California in the early 1940’s. Kay spent those early years of her life in Central California including the cities of Green-field & Paso Robles. She and her family moved to the San Joaquin Valley in her teenage years and spent the remainder of her life in this area. Kay worked as a Home Health Care Worker for many years in Stockton. Her hobbies included ceramics, crocheting, and gardening. However, her most favorite pastime was bowling. She bowled in leagues at Pacific Bowl & West Lane Bowl for more than 3 decades. In her later years Kay lovingly cared for her mother Mary Foster until her passing in 2019.

Kay is survived by her children; daughter Mary Kay Moore, daughter and son-in-law Sharon & Jack Brackett, son and daughter-in-law Andy & Anjelica Peoples, daughter and son-in-law Renee & Rosendo Serna Jr., grandchildren; Michael, Misty, Donnie, Glenda, Nichole, Andrew III, Ronnie, Celeste, Elizabeth, Cathryn “CJ”, Ashley, and Christopher. Kay also had 17 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

SERVICES:

A viewing will be on Monday November 1, 2021, from 4:00-7:00 pm at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home 831 Industrial Way in Lodi, California.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday November 2, 2021, at 10:00 am in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd. in Lodi, California.

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Phai Ngo

April 15, 1943 - October 19, 2021

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 7:00pm on Friday, November 5th, 2021 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A service will be held the following day at 10:00am on Saturday, November 6th, 2021 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Juan Cisneros Garcia

June 15, 1985 - October 19, 2021

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 8:00pm on Wednesday November 03, 2021 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE

A memorial service will be held at 10:00am on Thursday November 04, 2021 at the Evergreen Chapel  at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA.

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Lance Selkirk

November 16, 1944 - October 18, 2021

Lance Reamer Selkirk passed away Monday, October 18th at his home in Lodi, California. Lance was born in Galesburg, Illinois but moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado as a young boy. It was in Colorado that Lance met and later married the love of his life, Charlotte “Charlie” Selkirk, his high school sweetheart and childhood neighbor.

Lance enlisted in the Air Force in 1966 and spent time on an Air Force base in Vietnam before earning his honorable discharge as a Sargent in 1970. It was then that he and Charlie decided to leave the Colorado snow behind and made the move to Lodi. In the 70s Lance started working at Johnson Wax, a company that he would stay with through retirement and would give him lifelong friends. When his daughter Paige was younger Lance enjoyed the life of a softball dad and jazz band roadie and even had a brief stint as the booking agent for the Hot n‘ Tots Jazz Band.

In retirement Lance was able to pursue his lifelong passion, classic cars. First purchasing a 1929 then a 1931 Model A, Lance and Charlie were very active in both the Delta and Tokay A groups. He loved traveling both at home and abroad with his newfound Model A family. Lance was an amazing friend and truly a loving, generous man. His final advice was to live life in kindness, something he excelled at. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle.

He is survived by his only child Paige Turley, her wife Gina, his grandson Gabriel, brother Chuck, his wife Maryanne, their son Trevor, his Eilers Lane family who he loved and the Travelers. He left this earth to meet back up with his wife of 55 years Charlie.

He was loved by all and will be missed dearly.

SERVICES:

A “Celebration of Life” will be held Saturday, November 13th at the Woodbridge Country Club at
1:00pm. Phone: (209) 334-5454. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Lance’s name to
Hospice of San Joaquin.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Selkirk family.

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