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BORN
1932
DIED
2007
Dorean Rice Obituary
Early in her life she drove a school bus for Lodi School District for fifteen years. She then went on to manage the local credit bureau for twenty-five years. During her fifty-six 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 by not only her beloved family, but 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, Dean Newhall, Holly Newhall, Diane 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.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter David Rice in January, 2006.
Friends are invited to visit Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and Monday from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Lodi Funeral Home.
A chapel service to celebrate Dorean's life will be held Tuesday, October 30, 10:00 a.m. at Lodi Funeral Home.
Committal will be 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.
Memories and Condolences
for Dorean Rice
17 Entries
Bill Dauer
October 30, 2007
Your service to Lodi has been specatular, you were loved by all.
We will miss YOU!!
Bill Dauer
Richard Jones
October 29, 2007
Dorean
I miss you so much,you will be in my prayers always. Bless you and your wonderful family. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of the Rice Family. Love you always.
Janet Keeter
October 29, 2007
Dorean was an amazingly energetic and creative woman who left her signature on the community. Her passing is truly Lodi's loss.
Sincerely, Janet Keeter
Sandi Somers
October 29, 2007
Doean has been an inspiration to me and at a time when I needed an adopted mom and felt very alone she was there to fill that need. She nurtured, loved, encouraged and yes deciplined me. She gave me strength and confidence and the world is a better place because she was in it. My deepest thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones and family. Thank you for sharing her with me. I will always feel like she is with me.
Joann Stewart
October 29, 2007
My sympathy to the family of this remarkable woman. How I enjoyed knowing Dorean and working with her on the street fair. No one could whip through an agenda like she could and she always got the job done right. Lodi has lost an exceotional citizen and we have lost a true friend.
Rhonda Craig
October 29, 2007
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Donna Shaw
October 29, 2007
Dorean has been such a huge asset to the city and she will be missed.
Theresa Larson
October 29, 2007
Anyone who knew Dorean knew what a special person she was. She was one of the first business contacts I had when I started working in Lodi and she went out of her way to make me feel comfortable in my new position. She was one of those people that never knew a stranger. She will be missed.
Steve Reeves
October 29, 2007
To Dorean's Family:
My deepest sympathies for the passing of a true Lodian. I enjoyed working with Dorean on the Chamber Board, Street Faires and countless other civic opportunites. I consider her a true friend, and will miss her calls for service. God bless you all!!
Ana Turpin
October 29, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Cherie Falwell
October 27, 2007
Dorean Rice is my Mother, and her death is the hardest thing in life that I will ever have to deal with. Saying goodbye is so hard.
It is so wonderful to know that she has touched so many people's lives. I know that her legacy will live on for years to come, because she will continue to live on forever in peoples hearts and minds. She is my hero and has taught me to be a better person and to love people unconditionally.
I will love you forever Mom and will never forget that you were the best mother in the world any daughter could ever have. I know you are in heaven now, rest in peace Mom. I love you Mom.
Cherie Newhall Falwell
(and Curtis Falwell, Nicole Falwell, CJ Falwell and Makenzie)
Fred Salisbury
October 26, 2007
I was very sad to see my Favorite bus Driver had passed .. she has always had a spot in my heart and seeing her through the years after always put a smile on my face .. she had a way of doing that .. Chrome Dean .. sorry for your loss .. she was a special lady to all that knew her .. Fred Salisbury
Judge Robert F. Baysinger
October 26, 2007
To Dorean's Family:
I share your loss. Dorean was a very special lady. Knowing her through her work (she with the credit bureau and me with the court) and through Rotary for well over 25 years, I can't think of a more honest, caring and hard working individual. She will be missed greatly by her many friends and by this community. Our prayers are with you.
Bob Baysinger
Shannon Fuson
October 26, 2007
I only knew Dorean for a short while, but I could see what a wonderful woman she was. God bless her and her family and friends who loved her, I know she will be dearly missed.
Jeannie and Connie
October 26, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kim Langworthy
October 26, 2007
Marie, Cathy, and Bill,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that your family is in my prayers.
Jerry Tyson
October 26, 2007
To The Family of Dorean Rice:
Just one word comes to mind when I think of all the times I have come in contact with Dorean: Awesome. She was truely an awesome person and a pleasure to be around. She will be sorely missed.
Jerry Tyson
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