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1946
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2008
Jo Ann Sakata Obituary
She completed her schooling in San Francisco and worked for Dr. Graton in San Francisco and Dr. Odama in Lodi retiring after 30 years as a Medical Transcriber.
Jo Ann and Wally were married in 1967 and came to Lodi in 1971 where they were members of the English Oaks Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Jo Ann loved her family and enjoyed adding two daughters to the family when her sons married. Her pride and joy were her granddaughters whom she spent as much time as possible.
Survivors include her husband of forty years Wally Sakata of Lodi, sons Derek (Cindy) Sakata of Salt Lake City, UT, and Ross (Krista) Sakata of Lodi, two granddaughters, Mia and Lily Sakata and her brother, Glenn Miyamoto of Novato, CA.
A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday January 6, 2008 at 11:00 AM at the English Oaks Seventh-day Adventist Church. Inurnment will be private at Cherokee Memorial Park. Jo Ann has requested that in lieu of flowers donations be sent to the American Cancer Society 207 E. Alpine Ave. Stockton, CA 95204.
Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Memories and Condolences
for Jo Ann Sakata
17 Entries
Carol Smith
February 2, 2008
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. I think of JoAnn every day and I know she is at peace in heaven and still watches over all of us.
Aimee Huggins (Shepard)
January 15, 2008
Ross and Krista:
Our prayers and thoughts go out to you in this difficult time. I just heard that your mother had passed and I am deeply, deeply sorry for your loss. Please know that I am thinking of you and I know you take comfort from your family and your precious little girls who have been such a blessing to your mother.
Andrew Jamieson
January 11, 2008
Dear Sakata Family,
Our family hurts and prays with you and for you during this difficult time. We always saw Jo Ann as such a great grandmother and commented about it a time or two while we still lived in Lodi. Her life touched more lives then any of us will ever realize. God Bless.
The Jamieson Family
Deb Marweg
January 10, 2008
Dear Sakata Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I loved having Jo Ann in my yoga class. She was always a joy to see. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Bob Sorensen
January 8, 2008
Dear Wally & family,
We are deeply grieved at Your loss and with You long for the day that We will all be together again in the Earth made New. What a Grand reunion that will be with all Pain and Suffering gone forever.
May God bless & sustain You through this most difficult time.
Bob & Carrol Sorensen.
Peter and Karen Sinz
January 8, 2008
We send our love and prayers to Wally, Ross and Derek and the rest of JoAnn's family. We remember JoAnn coming into Westgate Pharmacy (now Raley's) many years ago with her two young sons ( Derek and Ross ). She seemed to be a gentle and good mom to them and when her two granddaughters were born ..... she was just as sweet and gentle. We will miss her tremendously! God be with you all in this hour of sadness. May His perfect peace fill your hearts with joy as we all look forward to Jesus second coming when we will all be reunited with our loved ones and friends! We pray this hope will always stay with you.
We love you
Michelle Crane
January 7, 2008
Wally,Derek & Cindy, Ross & Krista & Mia & Lily:
I can only Imagine When that day comes!!! JoAnn will see God and he will see her good works she did here on earth. Our prayers are with you all of you now and in the days, weeks, and months to come. She will always be in my heart.
Michelle & Rusty Crane
March Lane Medical Pharmacy
January 7, 2008
Dear, Sakata Family
We are sorry to hear of your loss, we pray the God will bring comfort in your time of sorrow.
Harvey Gilbert, M.D.
January 7, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Mitch & Melissa Forncrook
January 7, 2008
We want to express our deepest sympathy at the loss of Jo Ann. She was a much cherished wife, mom, and grandmother. We can take hope in the second coming, when all of our families are reunited. Our prayers are with you during this time.
J.H. MASUI
January 7, 2008
Wally and family
I am sorry to hear of your loss. It has been a few years, since, I saw you (Wally). I send, my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
J.H. MASUI
Anita Oaxaca
January 6, 2008
My deepest condolences to you, Wally and all your family. This must be a great loss for you and I want you to know that you are in my prayers. We will see our loved ones again. God bless you with His abundant grace and His peace.
Kent & Alissa Wallace
January 6, 2008
Dear Sakata Family,
Our hearts are heavy with you and we pray that you will each find comfort in Jesus' promised return. Our family loves you all!
Gary Schmierer
January 6, 2008
Wally and family, our deepest sympathy to you upon your loss. I
remember how wonderful your family
was to my mother. May the Lord bless and keep you.
Gary and Billie Schmierer
Virginia Denner
January 5, 2008
Grief is the price that life periodically extracts from those who live long and love deeply. When we lose a loved one or a very dear friend, or when we experience any other profound loss, darkness overwhelms us for a while, and it seems as if we cannot summon the strength to face another day-but, with God's help, we can. During times of heartache, we can turn to God, first for solace and then for renewal. When we do, He comforts us and, in time, He heals us.
Love is an attribute of God, and Joann is a person who really loved her family and friends and to love others is evidence of a genuine faith. She will be dearly missed.
Jason Kost
January 5, 2008
I wish to express my deepest sympathies and sincerest condolences over your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord be with you and comfort you during this difficult time.
Take comfort in knowing that when she awakes, the face of Jesus will be the first thing that she sees.
Sincerely,
--Jason
Nancy Anderson
January 5, 2008
Wally, so sorry to get the news about Jo Ann, but we can take heart that we will see her again in heaven. The next face she will see is the face of Jesus, and that is exciting. God bless you and family.
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