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Longtime Turlock grocer and farmer Jack P. Doo, Sr. passed away peacefully with his children at his bedside on Feb. 23. He was 85. Jack in 1949 was part of a family that established a small mom and pop grocery store in Turlock. By 1955, the 700-square-foot Liberty Market had been expanded four times to meet the growing demand of the successful business. "We just worked harder and longer than anyone else," Jack has said. "We opened seven days a week and didn't close if there were still shoppers in the store." In 1960, Jack and his brothers — George, Ken and Quong — built and operated Turlock's first modern supermarket. The new Liberty was located out on Geer Road and Monte Vista Avenue. The original Liberty was retired in 1965 when the Doo Brothers built a second modern supermarket on Lander Avenue. Jack managed the meat departments at both stores. No matter how successful in retail, Jack never ventured far from his Madera farming roots. He was a hands-on farmer, growing grapes, peaches, walnuts and almonds. His typical attire was blue jeans, western shirt, straw cowboy hat and boots. A member of Future Farmers of America at Madera High School, he also was skilled with a welder and torch and built trailers and other farming equipment. Doo was happiest driving a tractor. After retiring from the grocery business at age 65, Jack kept busy with his farms, attending auctions, estate sales and doing small projects at his shop. He also enjoyed engaging with young children and was known for handing out stuff animals to kids of friends and even strangers. Jack is survived by his children, Joyce Teekell (Gordon), Peggy Nicholson (George), Dennis (Claudia), Paulette Connelly, Jack Jr. (Cathy); and seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The family also would like to especially thank his caregivers and Community Hospice for their dedication to his final needs and comfort. A viewing will be held on 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on March 5 at Turlock Memorial Park, 425 N. Soderquist Road. Burial to be private. Donations may be made to a Future Farmers of America scholarship honoring Jack P. Doo, Sr.. Contribution can be sent to: Turlock Future Farmers of America, Jack P. Doo, Sr. Memorial Scholarship, Turlock High School, 1600 Canal Drive, Turlock, CA 95380; or to the Alzheimer's Association , at alz.org.

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Jack Ping Doo Sr.

February 23, 1950 - February 23, 2015