Grace Armstrong

October 26, 1946 – January 17, 2023

Grace Armstrong passed away peacefully in Stockton, California on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones.  She was 76 years old.

She was a resident of Stockton for over 58 years.  She attended San Joaquin Delta College.

Grace was the beloved wife of over 45 years to her soulmate Robert Armstrong of Stockton; the loving mother of Priscilla Louie of Boston, Massachusetts; caring stepmother of Pamela (Dwayne) Wilkinson, Wade (Denise) Armstrong, Melinda (Roger) Keener, and Darcie (Vincent) Garcia, all of Stockton; dedicated sister to Frank (Kwai Fun) Lam of Stockton, Sam (Frances) Lam of Stockton, John (Susan) Lam of Elk Grove.  She was a doting aunt, great-aunt, and grandmother to many.

A retiree of Hormel Foods, where she worked for over 36 years with a perfect attendance record, Grace won many company accolades, including numerous Employee of the Month Awards and two Hall of Fame Awards. Grace enjoyed gardening, especially in her backyard where she had magnificent trees of pomegranates, tangerines, oranges, lemons, limons, and so much more. 

Grace was known for her warmth and hospitality.  There was a feeling of welcome to be enjoyed at her home.  She was a thoughtful and kind person who was frequently relied on by her loved ones in time of need.   She liked photography, dim sum, international cuisine, tai chi, and traveling around the world, especially cruises where she made lifelong friends.  Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.  A great cook, Grace loved hosting dinners, parties, and holiday get-togethers. 

For all of us who loved Grace, a bright light has gone out in our lives.  This enchanting and caring lady will be missed by many.

Grace was preceded in death by her parents and a younger brother Yuk Wing Lam.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Grace’s memory to the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, Health Sciences Development, 4900 Broadway, Suite 1150, Sacramento, CA 95820.

SERVICES:

Family and friends are welcome to the viewing between 4:00PM and 7:00PM on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 14165 Beckman Road, Lodi, CA 95240. 

The memorial service will be on Saturday, February 18, 2023 from 1pm to 3:00pm at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 14165 Beckman Road, Lodi, CA 95240

Noe Barrera

May 29, 1930 - January 14, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 12:00pm - 1:00pm on Tuesday, January 31st, 2023 at the Evergreen Chapel  at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA.

SERVICE
A service will be held at 1:00pm on Tuesday, January 31st, 2023 at the Evergreen Chapel  at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Barrera family.

Ronald Stawski

February 22, 1955 - January 9, 2023

Ronald “Ron” Stawski, 67, of Lodi, Ca passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. He was born February 22, 1955 in Michigan to Harry and Ursel Stawski (Schiemenz). He was a longtime employee of the City of Lodi where he retired from in 2013. He was a volunteer for the Lodi Moose Lodge for many years. He was a longtime member of the John Birch Society, a lifetime NRA member and apart of various other organizations. He enjoyed motorcycle riding, reading and trapshooting. He loved being in his backyard bird-watching and playing with his pets.

Most of all he loved his family. He is preceded in death by his parents and aunt. He is survived by his daughter Heidi Stawski, grandchildren Anicia and Ismael and longtime girlfriend Phyllis Taylor-Batté.

VISITATION

A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 7:00pm on Monday, January 23rd, 2023 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A graveside service will be held at 1:00pm on Tuesday, January 24th, 2023 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Stawski family.

Nancy Mettler

December 31, 1944 - January 7, 2023

Nancy Sharon (Foster) Mettler was born December 31, 1944 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin to Amalie (Diener) and Johnie S. Foster.  She went to her Heavenly resting place January 7, 2023.  

Nancy lived her early life in numerous places but completed high school in Tucson, Arizona.  

After completion of high school, Nancy received a BS Degree in Education at University of Texas El Paso with a minor in mathematics.  She met the love of her life Leeman Eugene Mettler after moving to Stockton California to pursue her career in teaching.  They were married on June 6, 1970.  

Nancy taught in Stockton Unified School District until her retirement in January 2011.  During her 40 years as an educator Nancy made a tremendous impact on so many young lives.  After 18 years in the class room she moved into administration.  Her impact in the classroom was remarkable where she earned many apples.  However, her impact as an administrator was beyond extraordinary. Her most proud accomplishment was having the honor of opening Rio Calaveras School in 1998.  Against what many might think were extreme odds her pride and joy Rio Calaveras was recognized as the top-scoring school in Stockton Unified 5 years later.  One of her administrators noted when the school received the award it was a bi-product of Nancy’s competitive spirit.  That same administrator went on to acknowledge beyond being competitive she expected the best from her teachers, her students and herself.  That is how Nancy lived her life.  

When she retired she enjoyed travel with friends.  She also was able to spend more time enjoying her favorite sports.  She was an avid golfer and tennis player.  She spent time learning a great deal about grape and cherry harvesting which had been her husband’s business before he passed away.

Nancy was a devout Christian and a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Lodi.  Through her last years of challenging health she demonstrated her faith in the way she faced many obstacles.  Faith and expecting the best of herself and others was an incredible example for all who knew and loved her.

Nancy was preceded in death by her husband Leeman Mettler. parents Amalie and Johnie Foster.  Also, her best buddy,  the one she depended on in her early life, her dear brother John L. Foster until his untimely death in 2002.

Nancy is survived by her son Anthony Mettler and his wife Melissa of Tucson, Az., her sister in law Charlene Horn and her husband of Lodi, California.  Many nieces and nephews and many many friends.  

SERVICES:

Her life will be celebrated at a Graveside Service, Lodi Memorial Park & Cemetery, 12:00 P.M. January 27, 2023.  Services will officiated by Rev. Timothy Huber of Zion Lutheran Church.

Cherokee Memorial Park and Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Bonnie Arrington

April 15, 1936 - January 7, 2023

We regret to announce the passing of Bonnie Ann Arrington, 86, of Stockton, CA. Bonnie passed away quietly in her sleep, with grace and beauty on January 7th, 2023.  

Bonnie was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Ann Fiala, and Thomas Arrington, her husband.  Bonnie/Mother/Grandmother/Great Grandmother is survived by her three children-her sons Chaz (Linda) and Michael (Jacqueline) Arrington and her daughter Laura (late Kevin) Walton.  Her 13 grandchildren- Courtney (Robert) Ward,  Karisa (Michael) Mitchell, Stevannie (Kyle) Pass, Camron (Meghann) Erickson.  Rome (Uriia), Chris  (Orly), Eric, Nathan (Stef), Joshua and Jacob Arrington.  Jeffrey (Amy), Mathew, and Nicole Walton.  Her 16 great grandchildren-Elliot and Everly Ward, Bella Russell, Carson Robbins, and Jordan Mitchell, Olivia and Sophia Pass, Parker and Millie Erickson.  Colbie Walton. Leilani Mercedes, Kailee, Luke Arrington.  Arya Arrington. Haiden Reeves, Hailee Arrington.

Bonnie was born and raised in Klamath Falls, OR.  She graduated from the Catholic High School, Sacred Heart.  After high school, she began working at a local bank.  She married Thomas Arrington.  They lived for a short time in Marysville, CA and then moved to Stockton, CA, where they settled down to raise their children and live their lives.  Bonnie was a working mom who made a career in banking where she eventually retired from the Bank of Stockton.  Bonnie spent a few years singing in the church choir, which she enjoyed immensely.  She and her husband, Thomas, were active members of Ducks Unlimited.  They also always went somewhere, as a family, every weekend-taking advantage of the numerous sights and places to be had living in the Central Valley.  After retirement, traveling expanded to going around the country.

SERVICES:
A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, February 3rd, 2023 at the Evergreen Chapel  at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Arrington family.

Edna Cabrera

December 20, 1954 - January 5, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 7:00pm with a rosary starting at 6:00pm on Monday, January 23rd, 2023 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A graveside service will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, January 24th, 2023 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 Cabrera family.

Roger Bowline

August 6, 1941 - January 5, 2023

Visitation:

The visitation for Roger will take place on Friday February 10, 2023 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm in the North Vineyard Visitation Room at Cherokee Memorial Funeral located at 14165 Beckman Rd. in Lodi, California.

Services:

The graveside service will take place on Saturday February 11, 2022 at 10:00am at Cherokee Memorial Park located at Highway 99 and Harney Lane in Lodi, California.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Bowline family.

Please leave your condolences below.

Benjamin Amigable

January 24, 1946 - January 5, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 7:00pm on Thursday, January 19th, 2023 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A service will be held at 10:00am on Friday, January 20th, 2023 at St. Bernadette’s Church, located at 2544 Plymouth Rd, Stockton, CA 95204

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Amigable family.

Kathleen Jane Burruel

February 28th, 1947 – January 3rd, 2023

Kathleen Jane Burruel, beloved and cherished wife passed to life eternal with her Lord on January 3, 2023 at the age of 75. She was born in Stockton, California on February 28th, 1947 to George Edward and Verlyn (Sjoquist) Scantlebury. Kathleen Married Gilbert Burruel in Reno on July 3rd, 1965 and began her life as a military wife.

Kathleen was raised in Stockton. Upon graduation from Lincoln High School she toured Europe for nearly three months with other local students on the Schiffman tour. This fueled her love of travel and other cultures. Living there, not just visiting.

Kathleen attended San Joaquin Delta College and San Diego State College and graduated with a B.A. in History and English from the University of the Pacific. She loved California history. She also enjoyed fishing, camping, hiking, gardening, reading, knitting, and crocheting. In addition she loved antiques of all kinds, especially furniture and clocks. She opened a shop, Grove Cottage Antiques, inside her father’s antique clock shop.

Kathleen attended the first Congregational Church, Calvary Baptist Church and Quail Lakes Baptist Church in Stockton. She taught Sunday school for 4-5 year olds and bible studies for adults.

  While her husband was in the USCG, Kathleen decided to join the USCG reserves. She attained the rank of second class petty officer assigned to the 12th Coast Guard District.

Throughout her life Kathleen lived in Stockton, San Diego, Norfolk, Virginia, Long Beach, and Union City before relocating to Stockton. She is survived by her husband Gilbert Burruel, sister Linda Rapaport(Steve), niece Annie Hunt(Brandon), and grand-nephew Elliot Hunt. She was preceded in death by her parents George and Verlyn Scantlebury.

 SERVICES:

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 24th, at 10:00am at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA 95240.   

A memorial service will be held following the graveside service beginning at 12:00 noon at Quail Lakes Baptist Church, 1904 Quail Lakes Drive in Stockton, CA.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or World Vision.

Margueriette Garrison

January 31, 1936 - January 2, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 1:00pm - 4:00pm on Tuesday, January 17th, 2023 at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A service will be held at 1:00pm on Wednesday, January 18th, 2023 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Garrison family.

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