Doris Hanson

Doris M. Hanson
April 5, 1929 – August 9, 2023

Doris went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 9, 2023, reunited with her beloved husband Tom and daughter Lori. We were blessed beyond words to have had her with us for 94 years. Doris was born in White Lake, SD and was the youngest of 6 children to Lawrence and Alta Getty. She attended school in White Lake and enjoyed cheerleading and singing in the school choir. Doris continued her education at a Business College Rapid City, SD. This led her to manage the school house in her town and teach for 3 years.

Who knew the love of her life, Tom lived right down the street from her growing up. They dated for about 8 years enjoying ice skating, going to the movies, and dancing every Friday night, and boy could they dance! Tom and Doris married in 1951 and had 4 children: Deb, Lori, Greg, and Steve. After moving to Lodi, Ca they completed their family with their 5th child, Tricia.

In addition to teaching, Doris was a bookkeeper and homemaker, keeping a clean and well fed household. She took a job as Purchasing Agent at Pacific Coast Producers which she did for over 30 years. Doris had many talents and passions. She taught herself to sew, making school clothes for her children including her daughter’s prom dresses. She enjoyed reading, gardening, playing the piano, crocheting, knitting, making many baby blankets, hats, and scarfs. Her love for baseball, basketball, and all of her children’s and grandchildren’s sporting activities was a big part of her life. Doris was a remarkable woman whose legacy of love and selflessness will forever inspire us.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to honor this amazing woman to St. Jude Children’s Hospital visit stjude.org OR your favorite charity of choice.

SERVICE

A rosary will be held on Thursday September 14, 2023 at 6:00pm at St. Anne’s Chapel located at 150 S. Pleasant Ave in Lodi, California.

A graveside service will be held at 1:30pm on Friday, September 15th, 2023 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Hanson family.

Lurena Dela Cruz

June 11, 1964 - August 7, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 11:00am - 12:15pm on Monday, August 21st, 2023 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICES
A service will follow at 1:00pm on Monday, August 21st, 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 11:00am on Monday, August 28th, 2023 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Dela Cruz family.

John Leroy Traphagan

John Leroy Traphagan
July 23rd, 1941 - August 5th, 2023

John Leroy Traphagan entered Heaven with loved ones at his side on Saturday August 5th, 2023 at the age of 82. John was born on July 23, 1941 to Diamond and Helena Traphagan in Madera, California. He graduated from Chowchilla High School in 1959 before enlisting in the U.S. Navy. Upon completing his military service for our country, he married the love of his life Virginia and with their three children, they began their life together.

John lived in the Lodi/Galt area for 40 years before settling in Lockeford for the last 20 years. After his military service, John became a carpenter and then moved on to work for Ad-Art Sign Co. driving a diesel truck for 40 years. He loved his job very much. John also belonged to the Knights of Columbus for 35 years and was a Grand Knight for 4 years with the St. Joachim Lockeford Council.

John is survived by his wife of 61 years, Virginia; his three children Wendy White (John), Cynthia McDougal (Bryan), and John Traphagan II (Stephanie); 8 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren and his sister Lula Dorlarque.

He is preceded in death by his parents Diamond and Helena Traphagan and one sister.

SERVICES
The services for John will be held on Friday August 25th, 2023 at 10:00am at St. Joachim’s Church, 13392 E. Lockeford Ranch Road in Lockeford, California with a reception to follow. A graveside service with military honors will be held after the church service at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 Beckman Rd. in Lodi, California.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Traphagan family.

Esther Boling

November 22, 1946 - August 5, 2023

Esther passed peacefully on Saturday August 5th at home in Stockton, California at the age of 76. Esther is survived by her husband of 52+ years Kenneth Elliot Boling, her daughter Emily (Ivan Leyva) Boling, her son Jamie Dean Valentine, her son Julian Ernest Valentine, her grandchildren: Jeremy, Chel’le, Gerardo Andrew, Hailey, Roman, Abraham “AJ” and Julia, her great grandchildren Joshua and Lolani. She is also survived by her sisters Eleanor Fields and Mary Helen Carranco. She was preceded in death by her parents Santiago Jim and Lucy Carranco, brother Elias Carranco and Abraham Carranco and her sister Elizabeth Carranco.

Esther worked for Del Monte Canary, Blue Diamond Walnut and Stockton Unified School District.  Esther was a believer in Jesus Christ and loved attending church, reading her Bible, writing her favorite scriptures down, watching Jimmy Swaggart and reruns. 

Her love for the Lord has left a legacy and the answer to her prayers are evident in all of those she prayed for. As for her and her house, they will serve the Lord!!!!

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 12:00pm noon on Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

SERVICES
A service will follow at 1:00pm on Tuesday, August 15th, 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 12:00pm noon on Thursday, August 31st, 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 Boling family.

Juan Ambriz Ramirez

November 29, 1937 - July 29, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 7:00pm with a rosary starting at 5:00pm on Wednesday, August 9th, 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 10:00am on Thursday, August 10th 2023 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Ramirez family.

Pho Nguyen

June 15, 1953 - August 1, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 7:00pm on Monday, August 14th, 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 9:00am on Tuesday, August 15th, 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 Nguyen family.

Reynaldo Romero

November 29, 1963 - August 1, 2023

VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 9:00am - 12:00pm noon on Friday, August 11th, 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 1:00pm on Friday, August 11th, 2023 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.

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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Romero family.

Timothy Earl Evangelisti

August 7, 1957 - June 25, 2023

On this day June 25 2023 Timothy Earl Evangelisti passed away.

Tim was born August 7 1957 in Stockton California- son of Earl and Shirlee Evangelisti 

He was the third and youngest of three children. Survived by his sisters Pam and Joey.  Also survived by his wife Sally and his four children; Sarah, Jabcob(Araceli),Harmony, Hailey and several grandkids, niece and nephews.
Tim graduated from Stagg High School Class of 1975. From there he joined the United States Air Force. Where he proudly served as a Aircraft Mechanic Crew Chief at George Air Force Base California for 4 years. While he served at age 20 , he started attending a Christian church on base where he found his love for the Lord. After the Airforce Tim had various jobs..one comes to mind of working at a Casino in Reno as a Floor Change person. His last job he retired from after 29 years was Stone Brothers in Stockton Calif as street sweeper driver. But even after all those years working, he still attempted to work and try new things. He enjoyed driving his hybrid red prius, he would deliver doordash,grubhub, post mates and give uber rides. He even tried to see if his wife could legally be in the car as he did these jobs. Tim and Sally met at University of Pacific at a concert in the year 1983. They crossed paths again at Delta College across the Koi Pond and one last time at Lucky Market where Tim met Sally’s mom, Dorothy Sandelius. Quickly three months after meeting they married December 3, 1983 on a stormy Saturday afternoon at Morris Chapel. Their honeymoon involved a road trip down south starting in Disneyland and traveling to Tijuana in their Lincoln Continental.  Together and with the help from the best Grandparents, Aunties ,Uncles and friends they raised their four children all with the strength and faith he /they had in the Lord. Their marriage was till death does them part, together forever. 

Tim and Sally together enjoyed their local Senior Center, Calvary Chapel on Sundays, dining out and traveling. They've traveled to Alaska, Hawaii, and various locations in California.  He wrote on Dec 2022 "Sally and I just got done with an extensive buffet breakfast in the Horizon Court aboard the sea faring vessel called "The Royal Princess" After 39 years of marriage I've come to the conclusion that we must be in love. It must be an enduring love for one another, otherwise how could the two of us had lasted this long.”

All the family is so very thankful for all the care and donations of the Go Fund Me and all the love shown on social media and in person. May the prayers continue as we embark the new days ahead without our beloved Tim. 

Memories: 

 ** His last job he retired from after 29 years was Stone Brothers in Stockton Calif as street sweeper driver. At that particular job working nights, one night his sweeper ran over a piece of metal and got stuck in his tire. He forgot to put the truck in park as he got out to remove the object. The car rolled over his hand and sharply cut and caused a loss of a good portion of his left pinky finger. He tried to look for it but likes to say a bird flew off with it. We never found the rest. of his pinky. His Son, Jacob, remembers his dad coming home with a wrapped bloody hand before going to the hospital. 

Tim’s favorite snacks were peanuts, double dipped chocolate peanuts and pepsi.

Some old shows he enjoyed were Survivor, Fear factor, Dog eat Dog, Lost.

Favorite movies Passion of the Christ, Jurassic Park, Jesus Revolution (last movie to see in theaters), Star Trek

Loved gospel songs: “Victory in Jesus, At the Cross, Frank Santra “My Way”, “high hopes”, Pennies from Heaven, 

Favorite sayings: Don’t quit, your attitude determines your altitude, keep it simple saints, F.I.N.E “freaked out, insecure, neurotic, and emotional” , WAIT TILL YOU HAVE KIDS, this is not hotel, Is the glass half empty or half full, turn off the lights, lock the door, 

Favorite activities: Camping, Bible Study, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter with family, Christmas lights drive on Christmas Eve, banging pots on New Years Eve. 

Named their kids for different reasons: Hailey Rose, Haleys Comet, Sarah as in “Princess” plus being their first born daughter and for a biblical reference, Jacob from another biblical stand point, and Harmony Joy as the peace maker/ prayer during a difficult time in raising their family. Anticipated all first 3 and was blessed with the last being Hailey Rose.

SERVICE
A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on Monday, August 7th, 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 Evangelisti family.

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