Juanita Schuler born on February 20,1929, former long time resident of Gilroy, CA, went to meet her Savior on her favorite day of the week Sunday, September 13, 2009. She was born in OK to her parents, Troy and Mae Phillips along with her younger brother Coy Phillips who have pre-deceased her. Her family migrated from OK to AR in a covered wagon when she was very young and settled in CA in her early teens. She is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 64 years Howard, her son Dale, her daughter Vicki and son-in-law Jim Delbridge and her five grandchildren, Steve and Eric Schuler and Jeff, Gina and Amy Bracco. She also left behind five great-grandchildren, Troy, Emily, Megan, Katie and Marina Schuler. She was a longtime member of Gilroy First Assembly of God, now known as New Hope Community Church. She was a beloved wife and mother and was everyones #1 grandmom to not only her natural grandchildren but to many who had come to love and adopt her as their own. She worked for over a decade as the kitchen supervisor at the IOOF Children's Home. Juanita will be remembered by her devotion to her church family and her willingness to pray for their many needs. All of her family will miss her and love her always beyond words. The family wishes any memorial donations be given in her honor to New Hope Community Church. Funeral Services will be Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009 11:00 A.M. at New Hope Community Church, Gilroy. Visitation will begin at 9:00 A.M. at church.
Passed away March 15, 2008 at San Jose Regional Medical Center after a short illness. She was very active in the American Legion Auxiliary for 61 years, Geri was Las Animas Post Unit 669 Past President, 13th District American Legion and Department of American Legion Auxiliary Past President. She enjoyed playing Bridge and entertaining her friends and family.
Sharon Maddox, age 57, died July 7. Sharon graduated Gilroy High School in 1967. She lived and worked in Gilroy, CA. She is survived by her son, Don Cullmber of Morgan Hill, CA, her sister, Diane Stillman of Gig Harbor, WA and stepmother, Victoria Gobroski. Internment July 20, 10:00 A.M., St Mary's Cemetary.