Jerry Carroll

April 25, 1949 - March 23, 2022

Jerry passed away on a beautiful Wednesday morning and was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. Jerry drove bus for SMTD for 29 years and was loved by his regular passengers and the lifelong friends he made during his career. He was a proud union man and performed numerous other jobs at Yosemite National Park, ran the motor movies in Stockton in the 70s, managed Holiday Park community pool throughout the 90s and early 2000s, and was a handyman for care homes for disabled adults as well as his friends and family. Jerry loved the outdoors, camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, working in his yard, wood working and animals. Jerry was a faithful man and a loyal congregant of St. Luke's Catholic Church since moving to Stockton from Fresno, CA in the late 60s. Above all, he loved his wife of 48 years, his children and his grandchildren.

Jerry was proceeded by the love of his life, Janie Carroll (2019). He is survived by daughters, Heather Fosgate and Muriah Carroll, son, Chad Carroll, sons & daughter-in-law, Eric Fosgate, Charlie Waite, & Jennifer Carroll & his beloved grandchildren, Jayde, Skylar, & Dash Waite, Jace Carroll, Jessica & Nathan Chadwick, Justin & Vivyan Fosgate, as well as adopted daughter and grandchildren Melodie Thayer and Gerry, Kasey and Rylie Cuevas.

Jerry's celebration of life will be held Friday April 8th, 2022 Cherokee Memorial Park, Vineyard Chapel, 11am. Luncheon to follow at Heather's house- address provide @ service.

Rest now Dad, we love you forever, fly free until we meet again!

GRAVESIDE SERVICE

 A graveside service will be held at 10:00am on Friday April 08, 2022 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

MEMORIAL SERVICE

A memorial service will follow at 11:00am on Friday April 08, 2022 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Carroll family.

Loeup Savorn

March 02, 1961 - March 22, 2022

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 10:00am - 12:00pm on Tuesday April 05, 2022 at the Vineyard Chapel at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA. 95240.

MEMORIAL SERVICE

A memorial service will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday April 05, 2022 at Vineyard Chapel located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA 95240

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Savorn family.

Lynn Senecal

January 06, 1948 - March 21, 2022

SERVICE

A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Friday May 06, 2022 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Senecal family.

Gloria Garlow

April 03, 1930 - March 20, 2022

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 12:00pm on Monday April 04, 2022 at the Evergreen Chapel  at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA.

SERVICE

A graveside service will follow at 1:00pm on Monday April 04, 2022 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Garlow family.

Merdick Burr, Jr.

December 19, 1933 - March 20, 2022

Merdick Burr, Jr. was called home to the Lord March 20, 2022 at age 88. He was always seen as the very best of our family, the bravest, kindest, truest example of the values we should strive for. He is survived by daughter Maridee (David) Nietschke, granddaughter, Tammy (Tom) Drescher, great grandchildren, Troy Drescher Tambria Drescher, son James Burr. “Uncle Jr” to Numerous Nieces and Nephews all over this country. He is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Mary Jean Soper, his grandson Eric Nietschke and all of his siblings.

He was the youngest of 10 children and proud to be a Mississippi share croppers son. He always said “they were rich in life.” Dick will be fondly remembered by family and friends as a loving father, grandfather and founder of the family’s Delta retreat. He was a proud patriot and U.S. Navy Veteran of 20 years and retired U.S. Postal worker of 22 years.

Memorial contribution to the Naval Museum in DC in his honor is planned by his family. The service at St Peter Lutheran Church April 9th 2022 will be Saturday at 10 AM 2400 Oxford Way Lodi, CA with the Naval honors and flag ceremony.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Burr family.

Karen Cannon

June 09, 1940 - March 19, 2022

Karen Cannon, 81, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022, surrounded by her family in Lodi, Ca.

Karen was born in June of 1940 in Cahone, Montezuma County, Colorado to the late Fern Neely Proffer and William Proffer. She grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico before making Lodi, California her forever home with her husband Lee Earl. Upon her arrival in Lodi, she became a loyal employee of The Lodi Glass Service for 28 years.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 44 years, Lee Earl Cannon; brother, William “Buddy” Proffer; and her sister, Glenda Felkins. Her memories will live on through her two sons, John (Kerry) and Jim (Joni); two grandchildren, Jami and Josh; brother, Mike; sister, Lynn Grano; numerous nieces and nephews; and her two coffee/exercise buddies, Vickie and Mary.

Per her wishes, services will be private and she requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Hospice of San Joaquin County.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Cannon family.

Roma Price

January 14, 1921 – March 18, 2022

Roma passed away peacefully on March 18, 2022 at the age of 101. She is survived by her daughter Gayle, grandson Gary, and 4 great-granddaughters. Originally from Colorado, Roma moved to California at the age of 4. Roma lived in Stockton where she married and raised her family. She was very active and enjoyed traveling. In honoring her request, no services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to Vitas Hospice.  

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Price family.

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Jerry Nowlin

November 5, 1936 - March 17, 2022

Jerry Edward Nowlin has gone to be with our Lord. He passed on March 17, 2022.

Jerry was born on Nov. 5, 1936 in Pope County, Arkansas. His family moved to Stockton, CA when he was five years old. He attended Franklin High School and Stockton College.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 63 years, Vera Mae Nowlin, his sons John and James (Debbie); his grandchildren, John, James and Kaitlyn Nowlin; great granddaughter, Journey; Aunt Josephine Degerman; brothers in law, James Anderson and Doyle King; nieces Beverly Nielsen and Joy Anderson; nephew, David (Stacy) Anderson; and many cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wallace A. and Ona Ruth Nowlin.

He retired in 1997 from the Union Pacific Railroad after working for 41 years as a brakeman and conductor.

Jerry was a member of Morning Star Lodge. 19 F&AM Stockton; Stockton Scottish Rite; Ben Ali Shrine, Sacramento; San Joaquin Shrine Club, Stockton; Tokay Shrine Club, Lodi; Heritage Chapter No. 50, Order of the Eastern Star, Lodi; Loyalty Chapter No. 38, Order of the Amaranth, Stockton; as well as a long time member of the Violin Society of America and the Violin Makers Association of Arizona, International where he and his wife attend several conventions. He also enjoyed meeting with his railroad friends for a monthly breakfast. He read the Bible and was very knowledgeable in the scriptures and had a deep religious belief.

Jerry was very artistic and creative. He made many violins, guitars, mandolins, and other instruments. He carved statues out of wood as well as stone. He painted pictures in oil and water color. He was a gun smith and gun engraver and made his own gun stocks.

He and his wife also enjoyed rock hunting and traveled to many states and went on a gem and mineral tour to Brazil and Argentina, and later he went to Australia and brought back an opal for his wife. He enjoyed setting stones in jewelry, leather tooling and leather braiding making horse tack, gun holsters, wallets, belts, etc. as well as other artistic endeavors. He loved fishing and hunting. He and his wife traveled to Alaska and fished near Elfin Cove and Juneau for salmon. He also enjoyed camping trips with his family. Jerry was a man of many talents who loved his family and was dearly loved by his family.

Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home in Lodi is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Children Hospital, 2425 Stockton Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95817.

Eva Duran

May 05, 1958 - March 17, 2022

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 11:00am on Thursday March 31, 2022 at the Lodi Christian Life Center located at 322 Elm Street, Lodi, CA 95240

SERVICE

A service will begin at 11:00am on Thursday March 31,  2022 at Lodi Christian Life Center located at 322 Elm Street, Lodi, CA 95240

GRAVESIDE SERVICE

The graveside service will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Roselyn Kindley

April 17, 1937 - March 16, 2022

SERVICE

A memorial service will be held at 10:00am on Wednesday March 30, 2022 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE

 A graveside service will follow at 12:00pm on Wednesday March 30   2022 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Richard Messersmith

November 03, 1959 - March 15, 2022

Richard Todd Messersmith passed away on Tuesday March 15th surrounded by family after a long fought battle with cancer.

Todd was born on November 3rd, 1959 in Twin Falls, Idaho to Richard Gene Messersmith and Twyla Rae Melton as the second of four children. Later, his dad remarried, and Todd was blessed with an additional mom, Deaun Messersmith. Through this blended family, Todd found joy in being the only brother amongst six sisters. He spent his childhood in Twin Falls enjoying his time outdoors hunting and riding horses as an active member of the Twin Falls Riding Club. Todd always loved spending time with family, and he especially treasured his relationship with his grandparents.

He graduated from Twin Falls High School in 1978 where he met his sweetheart, Karol Ann Casperson. Always looking for an adventure, Todd pursued a career as an electrician with IBEW, where he traveled throughout the west working and enjoying life to the fullest. Todd and Karol married on May 5th, 1984 in Twin Falls, Idaho. They were blessed with three children: Sarah Karrin, Richard Trevor, and Samantha Jade. They were then sealed as a family for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake City Temple.

The couple moved to Galt, California in March of 1985, where they established a California Charmac Trailer dealership. The young couple created what has grown into a successful family owned and operated line of dealerships throughout Northern California, California Custom Trailers and Power Sports. It was through his business and desire to serve the community, Todd found fulfillment serving in multiple capacities in Galt as school board member, basketball coach, Boy Scout Leader, and church leader.

Todd has always enjoyed being outdoors; horseback riding, coaching basketball, boating, and he was a power sports enthusiast. He lived by the motto, “work hard, but play harder” to maximize life and make memories with his loved ones. Family was everything to Todd. He lived his life to create joy for his children and grandchildren. Ten of his most favorite people call him “Papa”, a name he chose above all others. This role is where he naturally excelled, and all of his grandkids had not only a papa, but a friend in him. He spent his time in the arena, on the basketball court, in the water, and exploring the mountains with them.

Todd was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His character exemplified the true love of Christ as he served and loved others. His humble example touched all those around him through his daily interactions both in and out of church.

Todd is survived by his wife, Karol Messersmith; children, Karrin (Josh) Blevins, Trevor (Thiriza) Messersmith, Samantha (Joe) Vitoria; and his ten grandchildren, Wyatt, Kamrynn, Tenley, Katelynn, Taysom, Weston, Trey, Tripp, Charlee, and Colt; his mother Twyla Melton; sisters, RaJean (Wes) Weast, Ranae (Mark) Bunker, Rhea (Chris) Newell; his mother, Deaun Messersmith; sisters, Denise (John) McClusky, Kim (Mac) McReynolds, and Monica (Brady) Panatopoulos.

He is preceded in death by his father, Richard Gene Messersmith and his mother-in-law, Alice Charlene Casperson.

He left us way too soon.

VISITATION

A viewing will be held on Thursday March 24th at Vineyard Chapel from 5-6 pm at 14165 N. Beckman Rd in Lodi. A memorial service will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1510 W Century Blvd at 10 am on Friday March 25th and the graveside service will follow at 12 pm at Cherokee Memorial 14165 N. Beckman Rd. in Lodi.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 pm at the Messersmith Ranch, 13477 Alta Mesa Rd. in Galt.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Messersmith family.

Joseph Stanley

March 29, 1982 - March 14, 2022

On Monday, March 14, 2022, Joe passed away and went to his heavenly home after a courageous 7 year battle with brain stem cancer.

He was born on March 29, 1982, in St. Joseph, MO. Joe and his family moved to Lodi in 1988. He attended Tokay High School graduating in 2000. He earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Sacramento State University. He worked in the Food Service industry during and after college. He loved all sports and was a walking encyclopedia of sports facts. He was an avid fan of the San Francisco Giants, KC Chiefs and the Kansas University Jayhawk Basketball. ROCK CHALK!

He is survived by his loving parents, Jan and Danny Stanley, sisters Katie Stanley and Emily (Eric) Ballou and three nephews, Lukas, Andy and Tommy. He is affectionately known as “Uncle Joe” not only to his three nephews but also to his friend’s children, who adored their “Uncle Joe”.

He is survived by 9 Aunts, 10 Uncles and 29 cousins. Joe cherished time spent with his family and friends.

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 4:00pm – 8:00pm Friday March 18, 2022 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

Burial will be private.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday March 27, 2022 at 2:00pm also at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to their favorite charity. SEVA Hospice or Joe’s choice

The Jimmy V Foundation for Cancer research.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Stanley family.

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