Jeannette Marie Lopez

Jeannette Marie Lopez, known to many as “Nettie,” passed away suddenly at Mercy Medical Center in Redding, California on July 21, 2012. Nettie was born prematurely to Richard and Margie Lopez in Hayward, California. She weighed just over 3lbs fitting in a shoe box to make her journey home. She was raised with her two sisters, JoAnn “Joey” and Janice. For majority of her life, Nettie was a caregiver to many but her main focus was that of her son Richard. He had major health issues and Nettie cared for him unconditionally. Sadly, Richard Charles passed away on November 26, 2006 from those health complications. Over the past few years, she has also been caring for her mom. She had a reputation as “the angel on earth” and was willing to give all that she had to those she loved. Nettie and Charles “Chuck” Chamberlain had been a couple since 1989 but at the request of their son, Richard, the two were married Easter of 2005 in Corning, California. Chuck, Richard, and Margie weren’t the only people Nettie cared about, she has a 9 year old son named Daniel Michael August whom she loved very much. Her favorite past time was crafting as she enjoyed making various gifts for people. She spent hours attending to her animals and various critters. She loved turtles, lizard’s, dogs, cats and just animals in general. Nettie is preceded in death by her son Richard. Sadly, Nettie’s mom, Margie passed away just a few days after she did. She leaves behind her husband and son, Chuck and Daniel of Corning; her sisters and brother-in-laws, JoAnn “Joey” and Kevin DeNoma of Fortuna and Janice and Tim Stoller also of Fortuna; along with many nieces and nephews. “Nettie, you were the best Aunt, Sister, Daughter, Friend! We will miss you.” A memorial service will be held at a later date amongst family and friends. A Letter from Joey & Kevin, Janice & Tim and all your Nieces and Nephews too……Uncle Dan & Auntie Toni and Dakota “To our beloved baby sister, you made all of our lives like a comedy show! If it wasn’t funny it wasn’t worth talking about, lol! You are the most beautiful person inside and out. So caring and giving. You left us way to early. Now that you are gone and with your son and dad. An our mom too now. We know in our hearts you are all together, looking down on all of us, happy as can be. Reunited with your loved ones up above. We will all miss you you every day of our lives. We love you Nettie from the ground to the sky baby sissy.” Per the family’s request, you can make a contribution in Nettie’s name to the Ronald McDonald House at www.rmhc.org

Jeannette Marie Lopez

March 4, 1970 - July 21, 2012