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Obituaries for October 31, 2007
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Dorean Newhall Hein Rice
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Dorean Newhall Hein Rice
Dorean Newhall Hein Rice, a long-time resident of Lodi and “mom” of the Lodi Street Faire, passed away, with family at her side, on Oct. 23, 2007 at the age of 75.
Dorean was born in San Diego on Oct. 24, 1932 to George Augustus and Wanda May Wright.
Early in her life she drove a school bus for Lodi School District for 15 years. She then went on to manage the local credit bureau for 25 years.
During her 56 years in this community, she was very active. Her community service included membership in the Lockeford Grange, the Lodi District Chamber of Commerce, Lodi Tokay Rotary Club, Loel Senior Center, Lodi Sister City Committee, and the Lodi Planning Commission.
Honors included Chamber Volunteer of the Year (1992), Rotarian of the Year (1993), Chamber Lifetime Membership (1994), Soroptimist International Woman of Distinction (1999), Mayor’s Community Service Award (1997), the William Harkins Citizens Award (1999), and Boys & Girls Club Hall of Fame Award for Community Service (2003).
In addition to all her accomplishments, Dorean was a collector of many things, including her adopted family members. She was loved not only by her beloved family but also by so very many, and she will be missed.
She is survived by her children, William (Cathy) Newhall, David Newhall, George “Bud” (Linda) Newhall, Tom (Debbie) Newhall, Dan (Pat) Newhall, Lance (Brenda) Newhall, Dean (Linda) Newhall and Cherie Newhall (Curtis) Falwell; grandchildren, David (Stacey) Newhall II, Michael Newhall, Thomas Newhall, Trenton Newhall, Lacey Newhall, Diane Newhall, Dean Newhall, Holly Newhall, Amanda Rubly, Makenzie Rubly, Nicole Erkson, Curtis (CJ) Falwell, Marla Conboy and Angela Stroble; great-grandchildren, James Michael Newhall, Alexis Newhall, Zackary David Newhall, Aaron Conboy, Nicole Conboy, Forest Stroble, Tyler Stroble, Summer Stroble and Izabella Sunshine Cathey; and caregiver and great friend, Marie Rodriguez.
Her husband, Walter David Rice, preceded her in death in January 2006.
A chapel service to celebrate Dorean’s life was held Tuesday at Lodi Funeral Home. Committal was private.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of San Joaquin, 3888 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95204-1953.
A virtual register book may be signed at www.lodifuneralhome.com where memories can be shared. Lodi Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements.
Berniece Shelley
Ruby Berniece Shelly, 86, died at home on Friday, Oct. 19, 2007 in Grants Pass, Ore. She was born in Naturita, Colo., on Dec. 15, 1921, the daughter of Joy Marie Cooper Lonsway and Earl A. Lonsway.
She was married to Will Edd Shelley in Colorado and had two children, Will Edd Jr. and Joy Fayrene.
Her husband and four sisters preceded her in death.
She and her children moved to Sunnyside, Utah in 1944 where she joined her sister, Dessie Marie and brother-in-law Melvin Earl Kelley and family, after the untimely death of her husband. There, Berniece served as manager of the local bowling alley for many years. She was also the manger of the only drug store and soda shop. She left her mark in Utah with her ready smile and welcoming spirit.
Soon after moving to Galt in 1958, she was asked to fill the position of assistant city clerk. Later on, she became Galt City Clerk and faithfully worked in that capacity for almost 25 years. She loved the people and the city of Galt.
She moved to Grants Pass, Oregon in 2002 to be near her sister Dessie, her nieces and nephews.
Surviving are one sister in St. Louis, Mo.; and many nephews and nieces.
Berniece, or as her family and friends lovingly called her, “Aunt Mimi,” will be remembered for her many wonderful attributes. She was always a loving and kind person, always looking to help someone if she could. She was an inspiration to all who knew her. She lived her life with dignity, integrity, love and devotion to family and friends. She was a brave woman and did not look for what might be the easiest way through a task or situation. She wanted her life to count, and it truly did in every way.
She has returned home to Galt where services were held Oct. 30 at Ben Salas Funeral Home and interment was at Galt Cemetery where her devoted son, Will, also rests.
Virginia M. Trull
Virginia Marie Trull, 64, of Lodi, passed away on Oct. 22, 2007. She was born in Los Angeles, and later moved to Stockton. In 1977 she moved to Galt, and then in 1994 she moved to Lodi.
Virginia was a wonderful homemaker for her family, a loving wife, caring mother, and an unforgettable grandma. She enjoyed cooking, going to Jackson and Lake Tahoe, being with her family, and camping.
Virginia is survived by her husband, Craig Trull, Sr. of Lodi; daughters, Debbie Hickey of Stockton, Chris Matties of Acampo, and Jennifer Flores of Lodi; son, Craig Trull, Jr. of Lodi; brothers, Thomas Harris of Oregon, and William Harris of Galt; also 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held Friday, Oct. 26 in the Chapel of Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home in Lodi. Private inurnment was arranged.
Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Ralph C. Stewart, Jr.
Ralph C. Stewart, Jr., 72, of Woodbridge died Oct. 25, 2007 in a Lodi hospital. He was born Aug. 28, 1935 in Kansas. He had lived in Galt for 19 years.
Mr. Stewart was a retired petroleum fluids engineer, and enjoyed fishing. He was affiliated with the Baptist church, Sigma Chi Fraternity and National Guard.
Surviving are his son, Ralph C. Stewart III and wife Judy of Modesto; daughters Sherri Buralen and husband Rick of Castro Valley and Linda Hendricks of Alaska; brother, Jake Stewart; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; a niece and nephew; and Zella Stewart of Modesto.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1 at the Galt Cemetery. Ben Salas Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Jean M. Retallack
March 27, 1911 – September 9, 2007
Jean Marian Retallack, also known as Jeannie by many, was born to Alexander and Hilda Deleissegues in Pittsburgh, Penn. She was preceded in death by her husband Forest Rettalack, and three of her four siblings. Her youngest sister Theda Hudson survived her by less than two weeks, and are now together again.
She is survived by her daughter Barbara and son-in-law Robert Birch; grandchildren, Brian and Bret (Denise) Mandarich; great-grandchildren, Jessica and Jamie Mandarich; step-grandchildren, Julie (Paul) Suntrup, Deanne (Richard) Bland, and great-grandchildren, Michelle and Ben Suntrup, Ricky, Robby and Ryan Bland; and many nieces and nephews.
Jean was employed by the Sacramento Inn as a Head Cashier for many years. She loved traveling with her husband. They owned a trucking business, and enjoyed their cross-country trips together. She also enjoyed flying with Forest in their private airplane to visit relatives, and driving in her little sports car. Jean’s grandson, Brian, took her for a spin in his sprts car on her 96th birthday and she was thrilled.
She cherished her independence and was able to live alone well into her 90s, and maintained her driver’s license until her eyesight failed her at 91 years. We were saddened when she was injured in a fall in 2004, ending her days on independence.
With love from her family, forever in our hearts.
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