San Joaquin County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Ladd, George Walter June 28 2004
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The Record  July 1, 2004
Stockton
George Walter Ladd 
June 23, 1912 - June 28, 2004



George Walter Ladd, 92, of Stockton, died on Monday, June 28, 2004 in Stockton, 
CA. He was born on June 23, 1912 to George and Julia Ladd in Lead City, South 
Dakota. George moved to Stockton during WWII and began working as a Foreman at 
Pollocks Shipyard. On June 24, 1939, George married Claradean at the Century 
Methodist Church in Modesto, CA. In 1945 he began the business "Ladd's Built 
Boats" in Stockton. He then began "Ladd's Stockton Marina" in 1947 at Buckley 
Cove. In 1961, George initiated the building and rental of houseboats on the 
Delta. Ladd's Stockton Marina was sold in 1977, after 31 years in business. In 
retirement, George pursued his interest in art, both painting and sculpturing. 
He also remained active in many community activities. George was a member of 
the Stockton and Lodi Art League, Stockton Arts Council, former member of the 
Stockton Yacht Club and CA Yacht Broker Commission under Gov. Edmund Brown's 
administration. George was also involved with the development of Pixie Woods.
Preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Claradean Ladd in November of 2002. 
Survived by sons, William P. Ladd of Lodi, CA,
Robert A. Ladd of Stockton, CA and Thomas W. Ladd of Bakersfield, CA; 12 
grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter and brother Elmer Ladd of Los Angeles, CA.
Friends are invited for a Graveside Service on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at 
Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy. 99 & Harney Lane, Lodi, CA at 11:00 a.m. Cherokee 
Memorial Funeral Home, Lodi, in care of arrangements.
In remembrance donations may be made to the Hospice of San Joaquin, 2609 E. 
Hammer Lane, Stockton, CA 95210 or to the charity of your choice. 
 




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