December 9, 1937 - March 11, 2022
Lorine Sanford, loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away suddenly on March 11, 2022 at her home in Lodi. The second oldest of eight siblings, Lorine was born to Fred and Katherine Wanner, in Wishek, North Dakota on December 9, 1937. Lorine grew up on the family farm, speaking only German until she began school, and regularly attending the Lutheran church.
With her family she moved to Stockton, California in 1953. After marrying Raymond Goulart in 1957, she gave birth to her three children in quick succession over the next 4 years - sons Steven and David, and daughter Alisa. She shared the love of family with her children, spending Sundays and holidays with the large Wanner family, and their lives were enriched with joyful relationships with grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles.
After seeing her children into their school years, Lorine developed a successful career in retail management with Lerner Shops. She worked long hours to support the family as a single mother, modeling the work ethic she passed on to her children.
She married Robert Sanford of Reno, Nevada in 1985, where she lived until after his passing. She returned to live in Stockton in 1998 and proceeded to fully enjoy her retirement years. She served as a volunteer for the Sheriffs' STAR program, was active in PEO, and regularly volunteered in her church, Zion Lutheran, and, later, Emanuel Lutheran.
Lorine adored her four granddaughters and spent much time visiting them in New Jersey and Florida, ensuring she was always current on their achievements. It was always very special when she could join them on vacations and during holidays. In later years, she found joy in visiting with her great-grandchildren.
She beat cancer twice, always remaining positive during her treatments and recoveries. And she gracefully dealt with her declining health due to pulmonary fibrosis and COPD. She never let obstacles stand in her way of living life on her own terms.
When describing Lorine, friends use the words fun, delightful, enjoyable – she was all of that and more. She loved her family, holidays with relatives, traveling, games, Sister Saturdays, and beach vacations with her 8 siblings. She made friends wherever she went.
Lorine is survived by her two living children, Steven Goulart of Mendham New Jersey, with his wife Kristy, and Alisa Goulart of Stockton; her four granddaughters, and six great-grandchildren; sisters Delores Grabow, Sarah Trowbridge, and Sharan Racho; brothers Stanley, Howard, and Richard Wanner, and numerous nieces and nephews. Lorine joins her parents, son David Goulart, older sister Rachel Randolph, and many relatives and friends, in heaven.
SERVICES:
A memorial service will be held for Lorine on Saturday May 7, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Lodi, followed immediately by a celebration of life luncheon at the same location.
In lieu of flowers or other gifts, Lorine would suggest contributions be made to a charity of your choice.
Please join the family in celebrating the life of someone so dearly loved.
