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Lorraine Henrietta Weber • 1924 - 2010 Lorraine was born on November 10, 1924 in Fergus Falls, MN, a daughter of Hans and Ella (Mertz) Hanson. The family moved to Minot when Lorraine was very young. She attended Minot High School, graduating in 1942. She worked for a time at Kively Jewelry, Kelly’s Bottle Shop and owned and operated the Broadway Motel. She was once married to Edgar Soltis. She was then married to Arthur Weber, whom she married on September 20, 1967. Arthur died on January 21, 1979. Lorraine was a very private and proud person. Every aspect of her life was focused on her sons, with little time left for anything else. Jim and Bob were her world and they loved her with equal intensity. They loved and respected her for being strict, but fair. They loved her for the sacrifices she made on their behalf. They loved and respected her because she knew how to forgive. Her boys were her life. In fact, her caregivers at Edgewood Vista would attest to her relentless pursuit of bringing every discussion, regardless of its original topic, back around somehow to her sons. She couldn’t help but share her pride and love, which was written all over her face, when one of them would walk into the room. The picture of joy they brought to her will remain a powerful memory to many of us. However, the picture is not complete without seeing her grandchildren and great grandchildren enter the room, as they were also her light. Lorraine was particularly proud of her flower gardens, both at her home and at the motel. She was an exceptional baker and cook. She made the best fudge in the world, chocolate chip cookies for her boys and the best potato salad and pork chops. Love. This was the overwhelming theme and guide in Lorraine’s life. Everyone who knew her always felt loved. This was her gift from our Lord. She loved easily and was easy to love. We will always remember and admire her strength and determination to remain a gracious and loving woman of God. Lorraine will remain forever a picture of love. Survivors: sons, Jim (Vicki) Soltis, Minot, ND and Robert (Joy) Soltis, Bellingham, WA; grandchildren, Michael (Anne) Soltis, Shane (Lori) Soltis and Travis Soltis; great grandchildren, Taylor “Buck” Soltis, Nick Soltis, Bailey Ingram, Kaya Soltis and Zane Soltis; sister, Elaine (Milton “Bud”) Zimbleman, Bismarck, ND and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her sister Eunice “Dewney” Strasheim, her daughter in law, Helga, and her stepmother, Elsie. Funeral: Friday, August 20, 2010 at 10 a.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot. Visitation: One hour prior to the funeral service. Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND. Officiant: Rev. Luther Hanson Special CD Music Selections: Honorary Bearers: Lorraine’s loving family, her close friends and her community of caregivers from both Edgewood Vista and Trinity Homes. Active Bearers:
Michael Soltis, Shane Soltis, Travis Soltis,
Taylor Soltis, Nick Soltis, Bailey Ingram Following the graveside service, please join the family for a time of fellowship and lunch at Homesteaders Restaurant, 2501 Elk Drive in Minot. Our family would like to thank all of you for your many acts of kindness. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated during this difficult time. May God bless the memory of Lorraine To sign the online guest
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Lorraine Henrietta Weber, 85, Minot, died Tuesday, August 17, 2010 in a Minot nursing home.