Dennis Bowers

March 06, 1946 - April 07, 2022

After a 5 year battle with prostate cancer, Dennis Wayne Bowers (76) passed away in the presence of his wife and three children on April 7, 2022 in Lodi, CA.

He proudly served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War. He loved to hunt and fish but, the love of his life was his family.

Dennis is survived by his wife of 45 years, Melani; children, Shannon Bowers Hestand (Burt), Ellen Bowers Solari (Ian), and Kevin Bowers (Carolyn); grandchildren, Haileigh, Taylor, Madison, Chase, Katherine, Sean, Titus, Stephen, Zachariah, and Hannah; siblings, Steven Bowers (Polly), and Gayle Bowers Rojas (Richard). He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and LaVernne Bowers.

A graveside service will be held at the Garden of Freedom at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.on Monday, May 9th at 10:00 AM followed by a celebration of life at the Lodi Moose Lodge.

In lieu of flowers you can donate to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, t2t.org.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Bowers family.

James Coyle, Sr.

August 27, 1939 - April 03, 2022

James Albert Coyle, Sr., 82, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2022. James is survived by his beloved wife Wilma, sisters Janey and Roxie, his children Robin and Bhikhu Gandhi and James Jr. and Teri Coyle, his grandchildren, James III and Tara, Jonathan, Krishna and Shaylin, Derek and Kayla. James also has five adorable great granddaughters, Saylor, Elise, Audra, Denali and Charlotte.

James was born in Bentley, OK on August 27, 1939 to Albert and Roxie Coyle, the entire family moved to Stockton, CA when he was 7-Years old. On April 1, 1957 James and Wilma were married, in the house they currently live in. James and Wilma just celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary.

James was in the U.S. Army from July 1957 to June 1963. After his service in the Army he worked as an Electrician at Rough and Ready Island Navy base where he retired in 1992. After his retirement he went to work for Pick-N-Pull as an electrician for many years.

James was a member of the Odd Fellows organization for many years. He was also involved with the Head Turners Car Club in Linden, CA. and enjoyed showing off his 1956 Chevy Bel-Air at several car shows.

James will be truly missed by all of his family and many friends.

SERVICE

Memorial Services will be held at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240 on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 1:00pm.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Coyle family.

Nilda Servando

March 8, 1944 - April 1, 2022

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Servando family.

Visitation:

The visitation for Nilda will be held on Tuesday April 12, 2022 from 4:00 to 7:00pm, the rosary held at 5:30pm, in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

Services:

The service for Nilda will be held on Wednesday April 13, 2022 at 10:00am in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Carol Monroe

June 22, 1958 - March 28, 2022

Carol Lynn Monroe, 63, of Stockton, CA unexpectedly passed away on March 28, 2022, due to a heart condition.

A dedicated public servant for 23 years at San Joaquin County, she was a loving mother, an avid swimmer, and a traveler of the world.

Carol was an active community member and always the first to volunteer for organizations including Colonial Heights School, Holy Cross United Methodist Church, Colonial Heights Pool Association, Ballet San Joaquin, Lincoln Music Boosters, and Stockton Civic Theatre.

She is survived by her brother William and her daughter Brittney.

SERVICES:
A service in her honor will be held on April 23, 2022 at Holy Cross United Methodist Church, 1200 W. Hammer Lane, at 11:00am to celebrate her life.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Monroe family.

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James Leonard

September 22, 1944 - March 28, 2022

James Francis Leonard passed away on March 28, 2022 in Lodi, CA. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 22, 1944 to Robert and Marjorie Leonard. After his childhood in Concord Jim graduated from Chico State University. Jim served in the United States Army in the Vietnam War and after his return worked and lived in Sacramento and Central Coast before being hired by San Joaquin County as the Director of Parks and Recreation, Director of General Services, and the Director of Mountain House, making Lodi his home. After his retirement, Jim could be found enjoying many rounds of golf with his dear friends at Micke Grove Golf Links, a course he was instrumental in getting built.

Jim had a passion and love for golf, the stock market, sailing, all things Aloha but most important to him-his family. You could always find Jim at a baseball game, soccer game, track meet, recital, or dance. He loved watching his family do the things they were passionate about. Jim loved Hawaii, he and Joann vacationed as often as possible and would spend their time snorkeling, golfing, or relaxing on the beach. Jim was a wonderful parent and grandparent, and you would often find him cooking for his family or playing games with his grandchildren.

Jim survived by wife, JoAnn; children, Wendy Walker (Justin) and Jennifer Billings (Collin); grandchildren, Cyrus Walker, Camden Billings, and Brantley Billings; siblings, Samuel Leonard, Robert Leonard, Susan Noblett, and sister-in-law Cheryle Leonard.

He is preceded in death by his parents Robert and Marjorie Leonard and brother Patrick Leonard. Jim will forever be in our hearts; When we see the ocean or a golf course, hear a funny joke or see an aloha shirt we will remember his beautiful soul and be forever grateful for the time we had with him. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to a charity of your choice or the Salvation Army Lodi, 622 N. Sacramento St Lodi, CA 95240

SERVICE

The funeral service will be held on Monday, April 11th , 2022 at 11:30 a.m. in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA 95240.

A reception to follow is located at Woodbridge Crossing, 18939 N. Lower Sacramento Rd., Woodbridge, CA.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Leonard family.

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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.

Please leave your condolences below.

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.

Please leave your condolences below.

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.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Burr family.

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