Gladys Duncan Obituary

Name: Celebration of Life for Gladys Duncan
Start: 2016-07-01T18:00:00.000Z
Location: St. Paul's Lutheran Church

Gladys Duncan, 87, of Lodi, was welcomed into our Father's loving arms on Friday, June 17, 2016. Gladys was born on November 22, 1928 in South Dakota to Theodore and Christina Wolff. She has one brother Gary Wolff (Shirley).
She married Julius Kiesz in 1945 and they had three daughters: Juliet Uehling (Ken) of San Diego, Rosilyn Gaudet and Kathryn Trumbull (Rob) of Moses Lake, WA. She married John Duncan in 1969.
She was passionate about education. After receiving a GED, she attended college where she earned degrees and credentials in Elementary Education and Pupil Personnel Services. She taught several years in South Dakota before moving to Lodi in 1961 to begin her career with Lodi Unified School District. She taught both Bruella and Victor Schools in the Lodi area. She tutored many children even after her retirement.
Her many activities included sewing, knitting, embroidery, dancing, traveling and painting. She was an active member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church.
She is also survived by her grandchildren: Ryan Uehling, Fresno, CA, Catherine Griffin (Eric), Walnut Creek, CA, Garrett Gaudet (Beth), Lodi, CA, Kevin Gaudet (Kirsten), Truckee, CA, Heidi Brummond (Nick), Anderson, CA and Joshua Trumbull, Sacramento, CA
And ten great grandchildren.
Gladys is preceded in death by her parents, grandson, Christopher Gaudet, and great granddaughter, Skylar Gaudet.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Glady's life at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 701 S. Pleasant Ave. in Lodi on Friday, July 1 at 11:00 a.m. A reception in the church fellowship hallf will follow immediately. Cherokee Memorial Park and Funeral Home assisted with the cremation arrangements. In lieu of flowers please gift The Children's Ministry of St. Paul's Lutheran Church.
Please sign the guestbook online at www.cherokeememoral.com

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Published by Lodi-News Sentinel from Jun. 28 to Jul. 4, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Gladys Duncan

9 Entries

Richard Haas

December 24, 2016

I just found out that Gladys passed away She was an amazing person, she was my parents next door neighbor, my friend, mentor and spiritual Grandmother. Gladys gave me hope in a very dark time in my life and she got to see the fruits of her labor, I actually listened to her ! Needless to say my condolences to all of the family. May the Lord bless and keep all of you, all the days of your life. To Gladys, Well done good and faithful servant.

Monika Clasen

July 1, 2016

Mrs Duncan was one of the most caring teachers both of my kids had. We never forgot her.
Our deepest Sympathy to the family.

Debbie Kackley

July 1, 2016

It was a pleasure knowing Gladys and helping her with her computer needs. She always smiled and made me feel welcome in her home. I will miss you, Gladys.

Julie Culbertson-Edsell

June 30, 2016

Mrs. Duncan was also my 3rd grade teacher at Bruella School as well as my older sister's...she was a special lady, what a teacher should be. Glad I got to have those great memories. Condolences to the family.

June 29, 2016

Mrs. Duncan was my third grade teacher in the early/mid 70's at Bruella School and I often ride my bike by what was Bruella School and still think of the memories made at that school. I still remember her calm, confident voice and the many memories made in that classroom many years ago. What a neat lady! My condolences to her family.

Ann-Marie Koth, Woodbridge, CA

Lacy Edwards (Biglow)

June 29, 2016

Mrs. Duncan was an amazing tutor and mentor to me. She tutored me during my elementary years out of her home. As much as I struggled with reading and math she worked through it with me and assisted me in conquering my struggles. She would find what worked best for me and go from there. Mrs. Duncan would take me to a movie when we met a learning milestone. She also made me a handmade dress for my dolls that I still have ( it will go to my daughter when she is old enough). Mrs. Duncan was an amazing woman that I will never forget. Thank you to Mrs. Duncan for all of your years of education and the memories that you created for me. My condolences to Mrs. Duncan's family.

scott reiswig

June 29, 2016

Third grade, Bruella school, 1973. Mrs. Duncan fit the mold of what a grammar school teacher was for that era, and should still be today. A class act. You touched a lot of life's. 40+ years later I still have vivid memories of that classroom, all good ones. R.I.P. Mrs. Duncan.

Sandi Flowers (Schmiedt)

June 28, 2016

Mrs. Duncan was my 3rd grade at Bruella School. She inspired me to become an elementary teacher, and I was privileged to work as her student teacher when working on my teaching credential. She was not only my teacher but a dear friend, she celebrate with my family when I was married and when my son was born. I was miss her dearly.

Heidi O'Hagan (James)

June 28, 2016

She was my 3rd grade teacher at Victor School back in the late 70's. She was one of my very favorite teacher's that I had!! She will be greatly missed!! I love u Mrs. Duncan and could not have asked for a better teacher when I was in school!!

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