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John Lea Obituary
Stockton, CA
John Mark Lea
Dec. 19, 1935 - Aug. 21, 2010
John was the loving husband of Bernice Lea for 49 years. He was the loving brother of Grace Jillson
of Stockton, Ann Groover of Belmont, Edna Lea of Berkeley,
David Lea of Milpitas and
Marie Greathead of Saratoga. He is preceded in death by his parents
Percy and Rosemarie (Milani) Lea, and siblings Walter Lea, Ruth Strain, Rizpah Lindstrom, Luke Lea and Harold Lea.
John worked for Frito-Lay Cooking Department, as well as a truck driver with Delta Lines and DiSalvo Trucking. He loved gardening, working in his shop fixing things, and helping others.
A Funeral Service will be held at Deyoung Memorial Chapel, 601 N. California Street, on Friday, August 27, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be held at the chapel on Thursday, August 26, 2010, 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Committal: Linden Cemetery, Linden, CA.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Linden or Morada Fire Department, or your favorite charity. Online guest book at deyoungchapels.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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3 Entries
Antoinette Coito
August 25, 2010
Bernice,
All my love is with you always. I will miss my loving Godfather so deeply. I have been looking back on all the happy times and memories we shared together and all the pictures....know I loved him deeply and will miss him soooo much. I love you, Bernice...I am here for you if you need me. I love you,
Antoinette
Sharon Swensen
August 24, 2010
Bernice, may all the love you have spread to everyone you know return and surround you in your times of need. I am here whenever you need me. God Bless
Lori Risso
August 24, 2010
Bernice,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Know John is in a better place and is suffering no more. I am truly sorry for your loss.
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