Michael R. Means

Michael is survived by his children: Lisa Means Wadlington, Marian Means, Trina (Ernest) Zazueta, Angela Means, and Robert (Naceille) Means, siblings: Ramona Brady, Patricio Means, John Means, Sandra Dodridge, Antonio Means, Angelo Means, Rachel Yvette Means, and Sonja Means, his 13 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Means and son, Michael Romero Means, Jr.

Michael was born on June 25, 1943 in French Camp, California to Coulter and Valentine Means. He graduated from McClymonds High School in 1961. His children remember him as a kind, smart, and talented father who encouraged them to pursue their goals.

Michael was an accomplished musician and often played and transposed music between the guitar, ukulele, and piano. He was a generous and witty individual who loved his family and who was passionate about politics and changing the world.

A funeral service is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. at DeYoung Memorial Chapel located at 601 N California Street, Stockton, CA 95202. The burial will promptly follow the service at Stockton Rural Cemetery 2350

Cemetery Ln, Stockton, CA 95204.

Lisa Michelle Means- Wadlington – daughter

Kenneth Edward Wadlington Jr. – grandson

Megan Michelle Wadlington – granddaughter

Jeremy Lance Wadlington – preceded in death August 29th, 2003

Jeremy Isaiah Moy – great grandson

Elizabeth Marie Wadlington – great granddaughter

Marian Antoinette Means - Harris – daughter

Crystal Paige Alfred – granddaughter

Thomas Joseph Harris Jr. – grandson

Joshua Austin Harris - grandson

Ariela Antoinette Alfred – great granddaughter

Amber Lynn Alfred – great granddaughter

Trina Marcella Zazueta – daughter

Ernest Richard Zazueta Jr. – grandson

Eriq Marcel Zazueta – grandson

Bailey Michelle Zazueta – granddaughter

Edwin Pauley Zazueta – grandson

Angela Marie Means – daughter

Michael Romero Means Jr. – preceded in death

Robert Anthony Means – son

Michael Romero Means III – grandson

Jeanalyn Mae Means – granddaughter

Robert Anthony Means, Jr. – grandson