San Joaquin County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Stoddard, Gerald William July 23 2004
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The Record  July 27, 2004
Lodi 
Gerald William Stoddard 
July 20, 1922 - July 23, 2004



Gerald William Stoddard, 82, veteran of World War II, Korea, and Viet Nam, 
awarded the Bronze star on three separate occasions for heroic achieve ment in 
battle, passed away in Lodi, on Friday, July 23, 2004. 
Lt. Commander Stoddard's last duty station was Port Hueneme where he served as 
Port Director. Upon retirement from a distinguished naval career, Mr. Stoddard 
accepted a position as Vice President of Apache Plastics. He retired from that 
executive position in 1989.
His wife of 61 years, Laverne Stoddard and their four children Donna Siria and 
husband Dick, Kathryn Stoddard, Stephen Stoddard and wife Sandra, and Judith 
Stoddard-Closson and husband Robert survive Commander Stoddard. Mr. Stoddard 
was also blessed with seven grandchildren, Bradley, Stephanie, Jenny, Samuel, 
Scott, Connor, and Joey. And five great-grandchildren, Christopher, Nicholas, 
Angel, Jacob, and Baily. To his offspring, Gerald Stoddard will always be known 
as "Poppy," a kind and gentle man with infinite patience, eager to listen, and 
slow to judge. Brothers Orville Stoddard of Denver, Colorado, Jay Stoddard of 
Grand Island, Nebraska, Paul Stoddard of Larkspur, Colorado also survive Mr. 
Stoddard. Mr. Stoddard was preceded in death by parents, Fred and Amelia 
Stoddard and sister, Roberta Rathbun. Gerald Stoddard was an active member of 
the Bear Creek Community Church. He loved fishing, golf, and most of all, 
spending quality time with his family. Gerald "Jerry" Stoddard was a loving 
husband, father, and friend. He was, in all ways, a true American hero and a 
shining example of the "greatest generation." Gerald Stoddard will be deeply 
missed by all that were fortunate enough to know him. 
A Chapel Service will be held on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at Lodi 
Funeral Home with pastor Dan Cummins of Bear Creek Community Church 
officiating. Committal will follow at Lodi Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will 
be held on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Memorial 
contributions may be made to Bear Creek Community Church, 11171 Lower 
Sacramento Road, Lodi, CA 95242 and The American Cancer Society, 207 E. Alpine, 
Stockton, CA 95204. A virtual register book may be signed at 
lodifuneralhome.com where memories may be shared. Lodi Funeral Home is in 
charge of the arrangements. 
 




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