Josephine C. Drum (Toso) died peacefully at home on October 2, 2019 in Stockton, CA at the age of 90. Josephine is survived by her sons Donald Drum and Phillip Drum as well as many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Walter D. Drum Jr., daughter Rosemary Tempel, parents Giovanni and Margaret Toso, siblings Rose Garduno, John Toso, Mary Marchesotti, Edith Vinassa, Mario Toso, and Vera Solari all from Stockton.
Josephine was born in Stockton and worked in the loan department at Union Safe Deposit Bank. She loved cooking, crocheting, her visits to the casinos and she an animal lover as well as a San Francisco sports fan. Following her retirement, she enjoyed traveling, home gardening, and was a family caretaker.
Visitations will be held at DeYoung Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 from 2-8pm and Wednesday, October 9, 2019 from 2-6pm followed by a Rosary at 6pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 1pm at St. Luke’s Catholic Church followed by a Committal at San Joaquin Catholic Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Heart Association.
