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1938
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2025
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JOAN SIMONI Obituary
Married to her beloved Bill Simoni for an extraordinary 45 years, their partnership was a testament to enduring love and companionship. Together, they explored the world, leaving a trail of friendships across continents. Joan's passion for basketball, horseback riding, softball, fishing, golfing, and immersing herself in diverse cultures made her life a vibrant tapestry of experiences and memories. Her involvement in the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Lodi, California, highlighted her commitment to faith and community.
Joan's kindness was legendary; she had an innate ability to make everyone she met feel special, and her positive outlook was infectious. To Joan, everything was simply fantastic, a reflection of her joyful spirit and zest for life.
Preceding Joan in death were her parents, George and Lydia Kautz, her sister Dorothy Gompert, her brother James(Joan) Kautz, and stepdaughter Rebecca Blossom. Joan leaves behind her loving husband Bill Simoni, sister, Helen Martin, son Robert Ryan(Whitney), stepdaughter Suzanne Surritt(Ed), grandchildren Andrew(Shannon), Matthew, Ryan, Hamoudi, Marissa(Darius), Taylor, Scott, Nikka, and great grandchildren, Garrett, Lilya, Aryana, Nevaeh, and Josiah.
A service will be held at 10:00am Friday, June 6, 2025 at the Cherokee Memorial located at 14165 N Beckman Rd. Lodi, CA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to U.O.P. Women's Softball, or The American Cancer Society
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Sharon Jackson (Farris)
June 7, 2025
I worked with Joan at The Stockton Record. I have many wonderful memories of her friendship. I cherish the day she found out I was pregnant (44 years ago), stopped by my desk to say," You are going to be a great mom." Then casually walk away. Thank you for sharing your life with us.
Judy Prima
June 4, 2025
My condolences to all of your Simoni Family on your loss of SWEET Joan. Knowing her through the years as a patient and a friend was a happy gift to me. I miss seeing her lovely smile, hearing her gentle laugh and learning about her busy life. I know YOU will all miss those things as well. I hope this time of loss is lightened by so many happy memories of Joanie's life.
Cornelia Treichel-Rocque
June 3, 2025
I am deeply saddened by Joan's passing. Her and Bill always made by day when they came into the bank where I worked and they were customers. My deepest condolences to Bill and family.
Donna Reynolds
June 3, 2025
JOANNIE AND I HAD A LOT OF FUN PLAYING GOLF AND SOFTBALL, JOAN AND OUR PARTNERS TRAVELED TO HAWAII AND ARIZONA PLAYING GOLF AND HAD SOME WONDERFUL MEMORIES. I WILL MISS HER SMILE AND CHEERFULLNESS.
Cherokee Memorial Park & Funeral Home
June 2, 2025
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May 21, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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