Sherry joined DeYoung Memorial Chapel in 2010. She splits her time between receptionist and administrative assistant. She brings to the team more than 15 years of customer service experience. She enjoys gardening, playing the piano, spending time with family and taking her boxer Roxie for long walks.

Tim was born and raised in Stockton, as was his wife Lynne. They have 2 grown children and are expecting their first grandchild soon. Tim is a licensed Funeral Director and has been with DeYoung’s since 1984.

Sal has been working here since June 1987. He works as both a gardener as well as doing maintenance. Sal truly loves watching flowers grow and is very happy in his work.

Richard has worked at DeYoung’s for 5 years and has over 25 years experience in the death care profession. He attended San Francisco College of Mortuary Science and is a licensed embalmer. Richard enjoys working with miniatures and dollhouses and has a family run shop in Riverbank.

Shirley obtained her Associates Degree in Mortuary Science from the San Francisco College of Mortuary Science. She has worked at DeYoung Memorial Chapel since 2006. She enjoys the creative and challenging side of embalming. Shirley loves to watch professional sports with friends and plays the bass guitar.

Ed works as a funeral assistant at DeYoung Memorial Chapels. He has over 17 years of experience in the death care profession. Outside of work Ed enjoys riding motorcycles and wrestling.

Mel has worked at DeYoung’s for over 45 year helping families in their time of need. He’s earned a reputation for being both reliable and trustworthy. Mel enjoys hunting, fishing and old cars.

Sarah has worked at DeYoung’s for over 17 years. She works as an administrative assistant and enjoys serving families at DeYoung’s. Her hobbies include vintage cars, graphic arts and spending time with family.

Phil has been in the death care profession for over 37 years. He attended California College of Mortuary Science in Los Angeles. He serves as an embalmer and funeral arranger on the staff at DeYoung’s. Phil takes pleasure in helping families in their time of need.

Eldon was a Protestant pastor for 18 years before moving into the death care profession. He is a graduate of Point Loma Nazarene University with a degree in Religious Education. He is a California licensed Funeral Director and has a California life insurance license. He worked helping families do prearrangements prior to joining the DeYoung staff in 1997. He has been a manager at DeYoung’s since 2001.

Ella came to DeYoung Memorial Chapel over a year ago with 22 years of experience. Ella has co-owned a funeral home and cemetery; assisting families with upmost compassion and the integrity families deserve. Ella has two daughters and eight grandchildren. She enjoys riding motorcycles with her fiancée and spending time with her family.

Roger has been with DeYoung Funeral Chapels since the summer of 2006 and brings over twenty years of funeral service experience with him. Prior to coming to DeYoung’s he worked for funeral establishments in the Stockton, Sacramento and Bay Areas. Outside of DeYoung’s Roger enjoys family life and being a professional musician. Roger is fluent in Spanish and assists many of our Spanish speaking clients.

Steve has worked for DeYoung’s part time since March of 1995 – after 31 years working in the Post Office. He is well known in the community for his 62 years playing the accordion, 25 years with his son Michael. Steve continues to carry on Italian traditions such as making salami. He enjoys serving families at DeYoung’s.

Karl has a bachelor's degree in Public Administration with a minor in Economics. After a career in handling workers compensation claims, he obtained his Funeral Director's License and has a California State Life Insurance license. He has been at DeYoung's for two years. Outside of work he serves as a Deacon in the Catholic Church.