San Joaquin County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Dudley, David Wendell March 23, 2005
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The Record  March 26, 2005
Lockeford
David Wendell Dudley

October 25, 1929 - March 23, 2005



David Wendell Dudley of Lockeford died and went to be with the lord on 
Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at the age of 75. David was born in Springfield MO to 
his parents Ernest and Opal Dudley, who preceded him in death, he was also 
preceded in death by brother, Lowell W. Dudley and sister, Ardath E. Meador.
David was a resident of Stockton for over 60 years and moved to Lockeford in 
2004. He was a blessing to his family, always willing to help and had rocked 
most of the babies as they came into the family. David was loyal, helpful and 
loving to his parents and family members. Although he was never able to attend 
school due to a childhood illness, he loved books from all over the United 
States and many countries. He delighted in looking at pictures. He also had a 
large collection of CD'S, cassettes and videos. He especially enjoyed 
the "Three Stooges" and "Laurel and Hardy" movies.
His gift of conversation will be missed daily, along with his great wit and 
humor. He loved vanilla ice cream, model cars and trucks, his stuffed animals 
and chocolate candy. David had a deep respect for the U.S. Flag and was very 
patriotic to his country. David loved all kinds of music and playing his 
guitar. He played the piano and mandolin at a very young age. He enjoyed 
attending Quail Lakes Baptist Church, especially the music, but also listened 
intently to Pastor Mark's sermons. All family functions were a delight to him, 
especially birthday parties and nieces and nephews weddings.
David is survived by sister and husband, Shirley and Harold Warner, sister, 
Mary Visco, all of Lockeford, CA and sister and husband, Nancy and Phillip 
Syslo of Stockton. Also survived by ten nieces and nephews, Sondra Messick, 
Brian Meador, Ray Warner, Jeff Warner, Janette Johnson, Kathy Childless, Ardeth 
Flynn, Hannah, Stephen and Gabriel Syslo; eight great-nieces and nephews and 
five great-great-nieces and nephews. Plus numerous cousins in MO, NV and Oregon.
Family and friends are invited to viewing from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday 
at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 Industrial Way, Lodi CA. Services: 1:00 
p.m. in the Evergreen Chapel, Hwy 99 & East Harney Lane, Lodi. Cherokee 
Memorial is in charge of services. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be 
made to Hospice of San Joaquin, 3888 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA. 95204-1953 
 



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