Wilma Jane Weaver
Feb. 1, 1921 – Nov. 5, 2016

Wilma Jane Weaver, longtime resident of Lake County, Calif., passed away peacefully on Nov. 5, 2016, in Castro Valley, Calif., at the age of 95. Her daughters were with her at the time of her passing.

Jane was born in Connellsville, Penn., and raised in Gary, Ind. She moved to Southern California after high school and there she met the love of her life, John Weaver, on a blind date arranged by friends. They married in 1940 and had two beautiful daughters, Janet and Carol.

In 1970 Jane and John moved to Lake County. Their first creative community endeavor was to build the Creekside Mobile Home Park on Dam Road in Clearlake. Decades later, Jane moved there and enjoyed the last years of her life living in the park she created.

Jane was very involved in her community, becoming a member of many civic organizations including the Park Study Club, Lake County Repertory Theater and the Lower Lake Community Action Group. She was also a member of the Lower Lake Methodist Church for 45 years.

While most people in their 70s were taking it easy, Jane had a vision. The old schoolhouse, built in 1877, needed to be saved, so she became a founding member of the Lower Lake Historic School Preservation Committee. Jane, her husband John, and 2 friends repaired and restored the building, and she designed the museum, becoming its first curator. Jane retired as curator at age 80.

Jane is survived by her daughters, two granddaughters, two grandsons and four great-grandchildren. She was dearly loved by friends and family.

A celebration of Jane’s life will take place on Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. in the Weaver Auditorium at the Lower Lake Schoolhouse Museum, 16435 Main St., Lower Lake. The public is invited.

Contributions can be made to the Lower Lake Methodist Church rebuilding fund, P.O. Box 516, Lower Lake, CA 95457.