Irvin David Weaver Obituary (1929

Quote from Irv Weaver, December 31, 2023"God has put me in pleasant places, and I'm blessed beyond measure." Irvin David Weaver was born April 26, 1929. He was the son of Levi Martin Weaver and Elsie Nolt Weaver and was married to Katherine Phenneger Weaver on April 17, 1949. He and Kitty had 10 children together. Their parental efforts and love created a tightknit extended family. His steadfast appreciation for God's blessing could not go unnoticed. Irv's genuine smile, joyful heart and hearty handshake revealed this whenever he greeted you. Irv committed to helping people his whole life through social services and ministry using them as a pathway to share God's grace and love. Irv always had an optimistic and humorous spirit. He was positive in all situations, competitive, and athletic. Many Sunday afternoons were spent playing outdoor games with family and friends ending with a bowl of homemade ice cream. He was a runner and golfer and continued this commitment to health & wellness during his time at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community. Many mornings he began his day working out at the fitness center and enjoying coffee with his friends - an important social highlight of his time at VMRC. His audacious faith led him to follow the beacon of God's calling. At the age of 21 he left a comfortable life on the family farm in Lancaster to attend Eastern Mennonite College - taking his new wife and 5-month-old daughter along. After receiving his Bible Degree in 1954, he and his brother Levi moved to Bath, NY to farm and founded the Pleasant Valley Mennonite Church. Turning to church development and social work, he continued to serve the Lord in every place God led him. His path was often challenging, as his life experiences ranged from farming, trucking, prison ministry, and serving as the Family Services Director and marriage counselor in Corning NY. He later returned to church work as the Alleghany Conference Minister and then the Vice-President of Home Missions in Elkhart, IN for the Mennonite Board of Missions. Everywhere he went, Irv spread the love of our Lord with unwavering faith. He is survived by his sister, H. Lorraine Weaver; his children Susan L. Halterman, husband Bernie; D. Paul Weaver; Phyllis M. Thomas, husband Alfred; Dale P. Weaver; Douglas P. Weaver, wife Sandra; Marcia W. Jones and husband Kevin; Dean M. Weaver's spouse, Andrea Stoltzfus Weaver; Kay W. Lera and husband Robert; his grandchildren and great-grand children: Kristin (Halterman) Marriage and husband Chris and their children (Isla, Julian and Estelle); Maxximillian Thomas, Alex Thomas; Benjamin Weaver, Katrina (Weaver) Ferrario and husband Adam, Leslie Weaver; Joshua Weaver and wife Michelle and their child (Genevieve Grace), Zachary Weaver; Garyn Jones and wife Missy Neis, Hannah Jones and husband John Lang; Chloe Weaver, Sophie Weaver, Kate Weaver and Luke Weaver. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Grace Graybill, Miriam Shoup, Ruth Esh; his brother Levi H. Weaver and two children early in life Judy, and David and, more recently, by his beloved wife Kitty and son Dean Mark Weaver of Harrisonburg Virginia. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Detwiler Auditorium at VMRC. The family will receive friends following the service. Burial will be held privately. In lieu of flowers and gifts, please send donations to the VMRC Good Samaritan Fund, 1501 Virginia Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 or the Lindale Mennonite Church Deacon Sharing Fund, 6255 Jesse Bennett Way, Linville, VA 22834. Both funds provide direct assistance to those in need. Online condolences can be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.