Gerald "Jerry" Rostomily

November 3, 1926 - February 28, 2023

Gerald Robert Rostomily, “Jerry”, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, surrounded by loving family.  Jerry was born in Tolstoy, South Dakota, on November 3, 1926, to parents, Otto and Mildred Rostomily.  The family moved to Lodi in 1938.  After attending local schools and graduating from Lodi High School in 1944, Jerry enlisted in the Air Force.  He served in both Italy and Germany and was honorably discharged in 1946.  Shortly after his return to Lodi, Jerry was hired by the U.S. Postal Service, where he worked for 45 years.

Jerry met Veda McIlnay in 1948 at Karen’s Cafe, where Veda worked.  After a first date at the Lodi Grape Festival in September, Jerry proposed on Christmas Eve, and they were married on Easter Sunday,1949.  This was the beginning of an incredible marriage that lasted almost 74 years.

Jerry was a faithful, dedicated, Christian family man who was always soft-spoken, thoughtful, and an inspiration to everyone who knew him.  Jerry was an active member of Temple Baptist and Faith Community churches.  Jerry enjoyed visiting family, friends, camping trips, and sports, especially baseball.  A life-long Yankees fan, Jerry never missed watching or listening to a game.  Jerry and Veda also took special trips including Alaska and Branson.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Joyce and Minerva (Marty) Martella; brothers Donovan and Wendell; sister-in-law Bobbie (Wayne).  He is survived by his wife, Veda; son Don (Sandi); daughter Diane (Rick) Bruno; grandchildren Teri (Dustin) Smith, Tami (Corbin) Emslie, Joshua (Jenna Packer) Bruno, Ryan (Gianna) Bruno, Andrew (Lauren Givens) Bruno; great-grandchildren Chayse, Rena, Emilie, Bryce, Mason, Rosie, Damon; brothers Wayne and John (Joan); sister-in-law Vivian (Wendell); and many nieces and nephews.

SERVICES:

A celebration of life is planned for Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Faith Community Church, Acampo, at one o’clock.

In lieu of flowers, consider a memorial donation to Grace & Mercy, Lodi (gracemercyfoundation.com)

Santiago Borjon

August 6, 1949 - February 27, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 7:00pm with a rosary starting at 6:00pm on Wednesday, March 8th, 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 Thursday, March 9th, 2023 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday, March 14th 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 Borjon family.

Diana Adamson

March 18, 1937 - February 24, 2023

Born in Wishek, ND, on March 18, 1937, Dianna went to her heavenly home on February 24, 2023, at the age of 85.  She grew up on a farm outside of Wishek.  Dianna Herr married Leon Adamson in 1959 and enjoyed 59 years of marriage.  The couple moved to Lodi, CA in late 1961 and loved living there.  Dianna enjoyed playing Scrabble, baking pies and cookies, and playing card games with friends.  She was an active member of Germans from Russia.  She enjoyed making kuchen and teaching others to do the same.  She also enjoyed keeping in touch with her siblings in the Midwest and her many nieces and nephews.  But most of all, Dianna loved Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and was an active member of GracePoint Church for almost 60 years.  She loved her Friday Bible Study group.  Her life centered around Jesus, telling people about Jesus and showing the love of Jesus to others.

Dianna is survived by her daughter Doreen Logan (Steve), her sister Nancy Aubin and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband Leon Adamson, her daughter Leonda Cook and siblings Irene Bechtold, Alma Dockter, Marcella Bauer, Luella Woehl, Floyd Herr and Joyce Barbour.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to GracePoint Church, Lodi, Gideons International (gideons.org) or ASON International (ASON.org). 

SERVICES:
A memorial service is planned for March 9, 2023, at 1:00 pm at GracePoint Church, located at 801 S. Lower Sacramento Road, Lodi, CA  95242. 

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Adamson family.

Jimmy Collins

May 10, 1965 - February 24, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 10:00am - 11:00am on Monday, March 20th 2023 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICE
A service will be held at 11:00am on Monday, March 20th 2023 at the 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 Collins family.

Peter Morgan Brown

October 12, 1944 - February 22, 2023

Peter Morgan Brown, longtime resident of Stockton, passed away peacefully, February 22, 2023. Peter, son of William Lorenzo Brown and Bertha Lena Brown nee Johnson, was born in Vancouver, Washington October 12, 1944, the fourth of five children.

Because Peter was orphaned at the age of nine, he and his four siblings were unusually close. He accepted Christ as his Savior and was baptized at the age of fifteen while living with an aunt and uncle.

Peter lived in Vancouver, Lake Taps, Fife, Carnation, Issaquah, Yakima, and Tri-Cities Washington before moving to Stockton, CA where he met and married Regina Poynor.

Peter graduated from Davis High School in Yakima where he was involved in various sports. He played baseball, basketball, and was the half-time show on the parallel bars for basketball games, but running became the sport where he excelled the most. He ran the mile, clocking in at four minutes twelve seconds before under the four minute mile was established. He attended Yakima Community College before entering the Army, where he achieved a sharp shooter rating.

Peter was Director of Transportation at SMART, Stockton Metropolitan Area Transit, for 15 years.

An avid sportsman, golf became Peter’s forte. He played regularly in Stockton and in various tournaments around the state.

Peter and Regina traveled a lot and enjoyed various cruises together, always enjoying each other’s company.

Peter is survived and will be sorely missed by his wife, Regina, his daughter, Angie Rae Ellis, a sister, Mary Ann Kerr and various grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Bertha Brown, and his sisters, Sarah Johnson, Elida Woitt, and Jeane Wagner.

SERVICES:

Celebration of Life for Peter Morgan Brown will take place on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Lincoln Presbyterian Church 900 Douglas Road Stockton, California.

Reception to follow in the church's Agape Hall.

Please leave your condolences below.

Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Brown family.

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