Lorraine Lovin

May 8, 1922 - August 29, 2013

Lorraine Maxine (Walker) Lovin, 91, formerly of 1110 South Marshall Street in Boone passed away at Westhaven Community in Boone on Saturday afternoon, August 24, 2013. She was born May 8, 1922, to Waldo S. and Mildred (Littelle) Walker, of Fayette, Iowa. She grew up in the family home, which was built of native stone by her great-grandfather in 1862. Lorraine graduated from Fayette Public Schools and Upper Iowa University. She majored in speech and drama and starred in numerous productions. Upon graduation, she taught high school English for 3 years and also opened a flower shop in Fayette. In 1946, she married Charles Lovin. Together, they taught for 5 years in Williams, Iowa. Their daughter, Shellane, was born during this time. The family moved to Boone, Iowa, in 1951, where their son, Charles, was born. After her children were in school, Lorraine returned to teaching at both United Community and Boone High Schools. In 1983, both she and her husband retired. Lorraine was a member of the First United Methodist Church for over 60 years and active in a number of organizations; P.E.O., DAR, American Legion Auxiliary, Hypatia, Questers. She enjoyed raising flowers, photography, writing newspaper feature articles, traveling and wintering in Arizona with her husband. Survivors include her husband of 67 years, Charles H. Lovin; daughter, Shellane (Marty) Dannatt of Johnston, Iowa; son, Charles W. (Claudia) Lovin of Boone; grandsons Jeremy Lindahl, Jason (Rachel) Lindahl, Ben (Kandi) Lovin and Brent (Stefanie) Lovin; great-grandchildren, Preston, Ella, Charlie, Harper, Madi, Stella and Juliet; a brother, Waldo S. (Rita) Walker and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held on Thursday morning, August 29th at 10:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Boone with Rev. Sarah Karber and Chaplain Jeff McDowell officiating with a luncheon to follow. Interment will be in the Linwood Park Cemetery in Boone. Friends may call at the Stark-Welin Chapel in Boone on Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with the family present during that time to greet friends. Visitation will continue on Thursday morning at the Church from 8:30 a.m. until the time of service. Lorraine had a life long love of nature. In memory of Lorraine, memorials may be directed to the “Lorraine Lovin Memorial” to be used at Ledges State Park in Boone.