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Weaver, John 'Jack' Sherman
John “Jack” Sherman Weaver, 83, of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Burial at a later date.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Nelda; three children, Jack, Richard and Laurie; eight grandchildren, John III, Kimatha, Jessica, Jamie, Michaelina, Jill, Beth and Joe; three great-grandchildren, Nathaniel, Katelynn and Emma; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers; sisters; and a granddaughter.
Jack was born Nov. 19, 1926, the son of Albert and Harriet (Hallman) Weaver, in Decorah, Iowa. He served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. On May 1, 1947, Jack was united in marriage to Nelda Witt. He retired from Cherry Burrell after 35 years. Jack enjoyed spending time gardening with his grandkids and watching NASCAR.
Memorials may be directed to Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in memory of Jack.
Please sign the online guest book for Jack at under obituaries.
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