In memory of
Loraine Warner
1914-2009
In memory of Loraine Warner 1914-2009 |
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 Loraine Ruth Warner, age 95, passed away suddenly and
peacefully at Sanctuary at St. Mary's on Thursday, May 7, 2009. She was
born
March 26, 1914 in Grand Rapids to Michael and Meta Hartel. She attended
Immanuel Lutheran Primary and graduated from Creston High School Class
of 1931.
She met and married George W. Warner, the love of her life in 1932.
Together
they moved from Grand Rapids to Casnovia in 1961 and purchased the
S&W
Trading Post. After George's passing Loraine continued to run the store
until
1977. She worked many long hard hours without ever complaining or
saying
"Why me?" She just persevered and continued on. In doing so she
provided several "Caz" boys with jobs burning boxes and refilling
coolers. She also gave away countless penny candies and baby cokes to
many
other kids. Boxes of bubble gum and sodas were also generously provided
for the
local Little League Teams. Loraine was an avid reader and always in
pursuit of
knowledge. She had a deep appreciation and love for nature. Her true
forte was
her talent for music. She played the piano beautifully, particularly
with the
"stride" method. It was truly a delight to hear her play. She was
preceded in death by her husband, George in 1964; her only son, Brent
in 1968;
a sister, Gretchen. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter,
Blythe R.
Shirey and her husband, Michael, who Loraine loved and respected
highly. Her
cherished grandchildren, Geori and Brent Shirey who gave her constant
pride and
the motivation to continue to be part of their lives. She is survived
by
several nieces and nephews, especially Mike Sullivan who never failed
to call
her twice daily from his home in Florida over the past five years of
her life.
Thanks to Pat "Patsy Girl" Smith for her long time loyalty and
friendship. Loraine leaves behind a legacy of love, perseverance and
selfishness. She will be sadly missed by family and friends. A special
thank
you to all the staff at Sanctuary at St. Mary's for their kindness,
care, and
friendship. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 11:00
a.m. at the
Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Oswald officiating. Interment is in Chapel
Hill
Memorial Gardens. Friends may meet the family at the funeral home on
Monday 2
to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to
Trinity
Lutheran Church Building Fund or Sanctuary at St. Mary's Activities
Fund.
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