Bruce Allen

February 26, 1957 - April 20, 2022

Bruce Standferd Allen was born February 26, 1957 in Lodi, CA to Elmo and Lois Allen (Bitterman). Bruce passed away suddenly at home during his sleep on Wednesday April 20, 2022, even though Bruce has been battling with health issues over the years his death was very unexpected.

Bruce was a natural in the mountains and spent a lot of time in the Stanislaus National Forest. Bruce was a true outdoors man, some even referred to him as a typical mountain man. He enjoyed spending his time anywhere from shooting his guns at Campo Saco; fishing at Middle Bar, on the Delta at Wimpy's or even in the SF Bay; taking his quads out to West Point or up to Groveland, with anyone who wanted to join him; putting his boat in the water out on Lake Camanche, Lake Hogan or up to New Melones Reservoir; camping at Salt Springs and Mt. Shasta; taking a day trip and hiking to Natural Bridges or just relaxing and floating the Mokelumne River or spending the day at Jack Chappell's pool on Lodi Avenue. Bruce was very universal in knowing how to have fun and everyone enjoyed his company. Bruce was also an avid wild bird hunter. He enjoyed a good time with family and friends and was a very proud grandfather. Bruce was a phenomenal cook and he loved to BBQ.

Bruce was a Lodi native who grew up on Sonora Street with his mother, Lois and his grandparents, Ferd and Orvilla. He graduated from Lodi High School in 1975 and joined the USMC shortly after high-school for a short time. He worked as a foreman for Aztec Foam BRU Commercial roofing and repair Services from 1979 until 2000. He loved sci-fi, his children, his dogs and had a very contagious sense of humor. He was very involved with his daughters and their friends during their high-school careers. Bruce was a gentle giant with a very soft and patient demeanor. He will truly be missed and remembered for all the rich memories he created with those he surrounded himself with during his adventures in life.
Bruce is survived by his son, Justin Allen (Tanya); daughters, Jennifer (Jeremy), and Jaime Allen; and 10 grandchildren, Makhayla, Alexa, Chevelle, Devin, Jennessa, Padmè, Emery, Jonathan, Orion and Faye. He is preceded in death by his mother, Lois Baker (Bitterman); grandparents, Ferd and Orvilla Bitterman.
Bruce will be cremated and a celebration of life memorial will be held on a later date.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Allen family.

Cheryl Mace

April 14, 1959 - April 17, 2022

Cheryl Elaine Mace, 63, of Acampo passed away on April 17th, 2022. She was born in Lodi, California on April 14th, 1959 to parents Robert and Audrey Gleave.

Cheryl attended Oak View School in Acampo and graduated from Galt High School in 1977. She worked as a forklift driver at Pacific Coast Producers, but was disabled the past 12 years. She loved the Green Bay Packers and the San Francisco Giants.

Cheryl is preceded in death by her father Robert Gleave and grandparents Fred and Helen Schock, and Walt and Hazel Gleave.

She is survived by her mother Audrey Gleave, son Darrell Mace (Johanna), brother Darrell Gleave (Jane), nieces Jordan Gleave, and Sohpia Gleave and nephew Ryan Gleave. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and her life long friends who she held close to her heart.

There will be no service but a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Mace family.

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Betty James

September 1, 1941 - April 15, 2022

Betty Louise James (nee Hart) joined her husband in heaven on the morning of Friday, April 15, 2022. Her greatest joy was to be surrounded by friends and family, and she was lucky enough to have plenty of both.

She is survived by her sister Beverly Thompson; her four children Billy James (Linda), Rose Stout (Lloyd), Melinda Howard, Arnold James (Michelle); eleven grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.

SERVICES:

Viewing will be Tuesday, April 26 from 9 to 12 at Evergreen Chapel in Cherokee Memorial.

Graveside services will start at 1pm.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the James family.

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Josefina Tabisula Toy

March 19, 1949 - April 12, 2022

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Toy family.

Visitation:

The visitation for Josefina will be held on Tuesday April 26, 2022 from 1pm to 7pm, the rosary will be held at 4pm, in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd. Lodi, CA 95240.

Services:

The Mass for Josefina will be held on Wednesday April 27, 2022 at 10am at the Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, located at 6715 Leesburg Pl, Stockton, CA 95207.

The committal service to follow directly after Mass at Cherokee Memorial Park, HWY 99 and Harney Ln.

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Lawrence Claypool

March 24, 1930 - April 14, 2022

Lawrence (Larry) Leonard Claypool, Jr. passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 14 th in Lodi, CA at the age of 92. Larry was born in Prosser, Washington and was raised in Southern California. He graduated from Davis High School in 1947 in Davis, California.

He was employed by Cal-Trans/Stockton as a civil engineer for 43 years. After his retirement, he pursued many activities that caught his attention. His early years he enjoyed working on cars as a shade-tree mechanic. He was active in starting the competitive Stockton Colts Youth Ice Hockey with his sons participating. The family enjoyed many camping trips up and down the West coast – Mexico to Washington. He had interests in photography; scuba diving and woodworking – always looking for something to challenge himself. He also became a Master Gardener in the later years.

He is preceded in death by his parents Lawrence, Sr. and Robin Seitter Claypool; June, his loving wife of 67 years. He is survived by his daughters, Diane Jackson (Robert) and Susan Blair; his sons, David (Tallie); Douglas (Lola) and Scott. He is also survived by his sister, Jeanette Boda and brothers, Roger (Rhonda) and Brian (Laura). He also enjoyed time with his 20 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.

Gifts to Hospice of San Joaquin can be made in his memory.

There will be a private family Celebration of Life.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Claypool family.

Bobby Kramer

June 1, 1948 - April 13, 2022

With broken hearts, the family of Bobby “Bob” Kramer, share the sad news that after complications from a stroke, Bob, 73, passed away Wednesday, April 13th in Valley Springs, CA. He is preceded in death by his parents Carl and Thelma Kramer and sister Bonnie Bernasconi.

He is survived by his beloved childhood sweetheart and wife of 54 years, Bernie; his sons Jim, Jeff, Jason and their families. He will also be missed by his 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and their families.

Bob was a native of Stockton, CA and owned and operated K & T Garage along with his father Carl. He was a awesome softball player, golfer, fisherman and hunter.

SERVICES:

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday May 21, 2022 at 12:00pm at 2221 Lakeview Circle, Valley Springs, CA.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Kramer family.

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LORINE SANFORD

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.

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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