Remembering Cheri Kemp

KEMP, Cheri J. ''Shu-Shu''
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, November 12, 2008. Preceded in death in 2004 by her loving husband of 27 years, Donald "Papa" Kemp. She is survived by her three children, Steve (Debi) Kemp, Lori Nielsen, and Dan (Patty) Kemp. Dear daughter of Toby Corbett, beloved sister of Vicki, Steven, and Michael Azzinaro. Devoted "Shu-Shu" of Marcus, Andrew, Ashley, Ariel, and Matthew. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and loving friends. Cheri will be greatly missed by her loving Bunco group of 30 years. Cheri was a tremendous cook and could make even the most simple foods taste extraordinary. Cheri had great strength and overcame many health challenges in her lifetime. Cheri was a devout Catholic and her faith sustained her through the many trials of her life. Family and friends are invited to attend a "Celebration of Life" on November 20 at 3:00 p.m. at 1504 Norfolk Avenue, West Sacramento, Calif.
Published in the The Sacramento Bee from 11/18 to 11/20/2008

Christmas Bazaar

The Academy of Friendship Christmas in November Bazaar and Bake Sale was a
huge success. Maggie and Francine thank everyone for attending and donating
items for the sale.

5 Year Pins Presented

Bette Lake presented membership awards to Debbie, Andrea and
Athena.

Karaoke at Family Taco Night

Even the kids participated in singing Karaoke tonight! Here is Hal
Jourdan at the mic.

The Trio belted out a rousing "Let it Be" at the Friday Night
Taco and Karaoke night.

Junior Governor Bob Miller

Many thanks to Bob Miller our great host at Karaoke nights at the Moose Lodge.

Ray's big sausage!

Ray Pleinis won the big sausage in the Octoberfest Raffle!!

Moose Members Honored

Deborah Johnson (2008 International Co-worker of the Year) Carter "Boe" Sanders
(2008 Rookie of the Year) and Theresa Lara (2008 Novice Co-worker of the Year)
were honored for their contributions to our Chapter, Lodge and Community at the
celebration dinner on November 1.

Betty Lake presented Sally Tackett with her 25 year
membership pin.

Jim Tackett announced that Charlie Ellis was selected as the
Moose Legionnaire of the Year in recognition of his contributions
to the Lodge and Community.

Remembering Margaret Linker

Margaret Renea Castro Linker died October 26, 2008. She was "50 Something." She was born in Stockton and lived in Stockton most of her life. She married her husband, Edward C. Linker, in 1962. They had two sons, Mark and Eric Linker. She was active in the Catholic Church and an auxillary member of 1LWU Local 54. She worked as a cosmetologist for 13 years.

She is survived by her husband, Edward; her sons, Mark Linker of Modesto and Eric Linker of Stockton and her six grandchildren, Jennifer, Jorden, Erika, Matthew, Natalie and Kassandra Linker. She is also survived by her mom, Augusta Castro of Stockton; sister Theresa Robinson of Stockton; brothers, Anthony Castro of Lebanon, Oregon, Joseph Castro of Stockton and Steven Castro of Stockton. She has numerous brother & sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph T. Castro, mother, June Montana Castro, and sister Sylvia Castro.

Friends and family are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Luke's Catholic Church, 3847 N. Sutter Street., Stockton, CA. Visitation will be held Wednesday October 29,2008 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Deyoung Memorial Chapel, 601 N. California St., Stockton, CA. Committal will be at San Joaquin Catholic Cemetery.

From zirana.com/stockton obituaries

The Mighty 190

Moose Legion member Bill Farrar wears his Mighty 190 jacket proudly!