Shirley A. Weaver

Shirley A. Weaver, 87, of Linda, passed away on February 23, 2021. She was born on February 11, 1934, in Hartsville, SC.

She was extremely proud of her southern roots and loved to tell stories of her youth and about her children. She was a preschool teacher, sold Amway and worked for Servisoft.

She was the sweetest, caring and loving wife, mother and friend one could have. If you were lucky to have known her she was someone who touched your soul and made you feel loved and at home even if you had just met her.

Spending time with family and friends playing games, socializing, playing the slot machines and listening to rock 'n' roll, was how she enjoyed life.

She is survived by her sons, daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Lorraine passed away February 27th, 2021, at the age of 88, in Yuba City, California. She was born to Barbara and Lester Varnum in 1932, in Portland, Oregon. Lorraine and her brother George were raised by their mother in Minot, North Dakota, during the 30s and 40s.

Times were challenging for the family during the depression and war years and L o r r a i n e ’ s mo t h e r moved the family often in Minot and worked many menial jobs. They had electricity but no indoor plumbing in some of the places they lived – but, through it all, they developed a strong work ethic and resiliency.

Lorraine graduated from Minot High School in 1950 with experie n c e working a s a nurse’s aide at the local hospital. After researching accredited hospitals with nurse training programs, Lorraine boarded a Greyhound bus just before her 18th birthday and left North Dakota, for Oakland, CA, to begin the nursing program at Kaiser