Obituary of Dorean Newhall Hein Rice

Dorean Newhall Hein Rice, a long-time resident of Lodi and "Mom" of the Lodi Street Faire, passed away, with family at her side, on October 23, 2007 at the age of 75. Dorean was born in San Diego, California on October 24, 1932 to George Augustus and Wanda May Wright. Early in her life she drove a school bus for Lodi School District for fifteen years. She then went on to manage the local credit bureau for twenty-five years. During her fifty-six years in this community, she was very active. Her community service included membership in the Lockeford Grange, the Lodi District Chamber of Commerce, Lodi Tokay Rotary Club, Loel Senior Center, Lodi Sister City Committee and the Lodi Planning Commission. Honors included Chamber Volunteer of the Year (1992), Rotarian of the Year (1993), Chamber Lifetime Membership (1994), Soroptimist International Woman of Distinction (1999), Mayor's Community Service Award (1997), the William Harkins Citizens Award (1999), and Boys & Girls Club Hall of Fame Award for Community Service (2003). In addition to all her accomplishments, Dorean was a collector of many things, including her adopted family members. She was loved by not only her beloved family, but so very many, and she will be missed. She is survived by her children; William (Cathy) Newhall, David Newhall, George "Bud" (Linda) Newhall, Tom (Debbie) Newhall, Dan (Pat) Newhall, Lance (Brenda) Newhall, Dean (Linda) Newhall and Cherie Newhall (Curtis) Falwell; grandchildren, David (Stacey) Newhall, II, Diane Newhall, Michael Newhall, Thomas Newhall, Trenton Newhall, Lacey Newhall, Dean Newhall, Holly Newhall, Amanda Rubly, Makenzie Rubly, Nicole Erkson, Curtis (CJ) Falwell, Marla Conboy and Angela Stroble; great-grandchildren, James Michael Newhall, Alexis Newhall, Zackary David Newhall, Aaron Conboy, Nicole Conboy, Forest Stroble, Tyler Stroble, Summer Stroble and Izabella Sunshine Cathey and caregiver and great-friend, Marie Rodriguez. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter David Rice in January, 2006. Friends are invited to visit Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and Monday from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Lodi Funeral Home. A chapel service to celebrate Dorean's life will be held Tuesday, October 30th, 10:00 a.m. at Lodi Funeral Home. Committal will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of San Joaquin, 3888 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95204-1953.