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Obituaries for September 17, 2008
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William Pellandini
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William Pellandini
Long-time dairyman William Pellandini, 86, member of an old Galt farming family, passed away peacefully on Sept. 9, 2008 with his family at his side. He was born in Lodi on Feb. 20, 1922 as the youngest of eight children. His parents, Rosa and James Pellandini were immigrants from the Tecino area of Switzerland in the late 1800s. They were dairymen.
Mr. Pellandini grew up and spent his lifetime on the family dairy located on Pellandini Road north of Galt. His older brothers Julius and Albert ran the dairy after their father’s death. They made Mr. Pellandini their partner after he received a degree in dairy husbandry from the University of California at Davis. His youngest son, Gary, later became his partner. Mr. Pellandini remained on that dairy overseeing its daily operation until shortly before his death.
Mr. Pellandini attended Galt schools, graduating from Galt High School where he played the trumpet in the band. He was a member of the Dairy Herd Improvement Association and held office in that organization.
Mr. Pellandini was an avid baseball fan and played on a rural team at one time. He coached Little League and Babe Ruth for many years in Galt. He was a very dedicated family man setting a beautiful example in the loving way he cared and provided for his wife Norma over the last 60 years. His final request was to Fatima, their wonderful caregiver, asking her to please take good care of Norma when he was gone.
He had a wonderfully dry sense of humor and would always favor the underdog whether in life or sports. He was a humble man of very few needs. His basics were a white t-shirt, Levis, rubber boots and possibly a baseball hat.
He was completely satisfied just to be with his family. He enjoyed driving his pickup around the ranch, checking his fields and livestock with his two precious grandsons he was so proud of, along with nieces, nephews and all the rest of the kids living on the ranch riding in the back throwing rocks and having a great time. They ran in a large pack, and he was their chauffeur, helping them create priceless summer memories. So many of them have returned over the years to visit him and Norma. One sentiment every one of them expressed was that those were the best times of their childhood.
Mr. Pellandini was so happy when he got satellite TV a few years ago so he could watch three baseball games a day if he felt like it. Add a Pepsi float to that and someone dropping on once in a while and, as far as he was concerned, he didn’t need much more. He will be missed.
Preceding him in death were his parents, James and Rosa Pellandini; son, Rodney James Pellandidni; brothers, James, Julius and Albert Pellandini; sisters, Angelina Lavagnino, Lily Otis and Minnie Pellandini.
Mr. Pellandini is survived by his wife of 60 years, Norma; son, Gary Pellandini of Galt; daughter, Jo Ann Dervishian and her husband George; grandsons, Geoffrey George Dervishian and his wife Linda Murray, and Justin William Dervishian, all of Fresno; and one sister, Ida of Elk Grove; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service was held Monday, Sept. 15. Ben Salas Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.
Clara M. Stamp
Clara Margaret Stamp, 97, of Lodi and formerly of Galt died Sept. 15, 2008. She was born May 26, 1911 to Henry and Helene Stamp on the ranch in Galt and raised here, moving to Lodi in 1988.
She was a rancher all her life. She played the accordion, enjoyed bingo, ceramics, watching baseball and car races.
Surviving are her sister, Helene Stamp of Galt; nephews, Joseph Stamp of Galt and John Stamp of Kentucky; and sister-in-law, Lola Stamp of Galt.
Her brothers, Norbert Stamp and George Stamp, preceded her in death.
No services are planned. Committal will be private at Galt Cemetery. Ben Salas Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Memorial donations may be made to Delta Rehab Activities Department, 1334 S. Ham Lane in Lodi. The family wishes to thank Delta Rehab and Dr. Mullens for all their tender care and comforting words.
Rod Wiemers
James Rodney “Rod” Wiemers, 55, of Galt died Sept. 13, 2008 in Acampo due to a motorcycle accident. He was born on April 29, 19153 in Eugene, Ore.
Rodney graduated from Lowell High School in 1971. After graduation, he began his lifelong career of training horses. He was a successful horse trainer and NRCHA judge. He was a resident of the Sacramento area for 22 years. Known to his friends as Rod, he enjoyed his horses and was a Harley Davidson enthusiast. He enjoyed his life and lived it to the fullest.
Rodney was deeply loved and survived by his wife, Denise Wiemers; daughters, Jennifer Brushia of Oregon and Jennifer Fernandes of Fresno; grandson, Korbin Perkins of Fresno; mother, Betty Wiemers of Oregon; sister and brother-in-law, Susan and Wayne Evans of Oregon; sister and brother-in-law, Connie and Mat Perlot of Arizona; niece, Kelsie and Mick Miller of Oregon.
Preceding him in death was his father, Jim Wiemers.
Friends are invited for visitation on Thursday, Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and to attend the funeral services on Friday, Sept. 19 at 11 a.m., all at Lodi Funeral Home, 725 S. Fairmont Ave.; 209-369-3564.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to NRCHA, c/o Crisis Fund, 13181 U.S. Hwy. 97, Byars, OK 74826.
A virtual register book may be signed at www.lodifuneralhome.com where memories can be shared.
Patricia D. McCullar
Patricia Dianne (Seitz) McCullar, 64, of Galt, due to illness, was transformed into unencumbered energy on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008.
Pat grew up in the town of Franklin, attending schools there and in Elk Grove. She is a main focal point of her family and the Seitz family. She is entwined in the lives of a vast number of friends who knew of her strength, compassion and love. She managed the store at the Correctional Training Center in Galt until 1999, infusing her life in the correctional family, where her husband, Terol, is a sergeant/instructor.
Surviving are her husband, Terol McCullar; mother, Opal Seitz of Galt; mother-in-law, Nadine McCullar of Washington; brothers, Darrell Seitz of Elk Grove, Dean Seitz of Tennessee, Dennis Seitz of Elk Grove; brother-in-law, Sonny McCullar; daughter, Teri Floor of Anchorage, Alaska; son, Michael White of Sitka, Alaska; son, Brian White of Acampo; son, Dennis Johnson of Galt; daughter, Angela McCullar of Sacramento; grandson, Brent Johnson, who lived with her; five additional grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; at least 10 nieces, 14 nephews, 21 grandnieces, 17 grandnephews and one great-grandniece. She has special ties to her sisters-in-law, Susan Seitz, Diania Seitz, Karma Seitz, Patsy Davis, Gayle Mizer, Karen Hamilton, Connie McCullar and Maxine McCullar.
She was pre-deceased by her son, Ronald White; father, Joe Seitz; sister, Peggy Tiede-Seitz; father-in-law, Dee McCullar; and brother-in-law, Bucky McCullar.
There will be an informal drop-in memorial get-together at the Catholic Community Center at the corner of Third and F streets in Galt on Friday, Sept. 19 between 2 and 5 p.m.
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