Harold Weaver, November 13, 1932-January 11-2021
January 13, 2021
by Donna Adkins
Harold Leroy Weaver died Monday evening, January 11, 2021, after many happy years spent with his wife and family. For the last 10 years he had become caregiver to his wife of almost 68 years. He is survived by his wife, Eileen Marjorie Weaver, and their two daughters Cynthia Lou Weaver (Brian Dahl, Son-In-Law; Julie Vuilleumier, Grandchild; Dylan Dahl, Grandchild; Lora James, Great Grandchild; Sage James, Great Grandchild), and Donna Kay Adkins (Russell Adkins, Son-In-Law).
Harold and Eileen married in February of 1953. Harold was working for Sears, Roebuck and Company. Just before their marriage on December 16, 1952, Harold was called to report for Armed Forces Physical Examination. Harold chose to serve his duty through the Oregon State Selective Services System and on March 6, 1953 was chosen to work at the Eastern Oregon State Hospital in Pendleton, Oregon from March 18, 1953 until March 18, 1955 as a Cook II. They moved back to Portland and Harold continued his career at Sears, Roebuck and Company, who had paid benefits to Harold during his service. They bought their first home on NE 68th in Portland on February 9, 1959. In 1963 Harold and Eileen started a retail drapery sales business under the name of The Weavers Drapery & Installation Service. Harold then partnered with a couple of different Designers over the course of the next few years and eventually he and Eileen became the owner of Weaver’s Drapery Workroom on 17th and SE Hawthorne, in Portland. On March 10, 1976, they bought their 2nd home on NE Laurelhurst Place. There they remained until well past their retirement years. They retired in the summer of 1998. In the fall of 2014 Harold decided to sell their home and moved to a retirement facility in 2015 where he remained up until his death.
Harold had many passions. Music, cooking, hiking and photography were his most loved activities. He never learned to read a note of music, but could hear a song and instantly repeat it on the piano or organ. He later took up violin and Accordion. He always had a big smile on his face when he played music. Harold liked the early hours of work and once their daughters were in school, he would be the one to come home and get dinner cooking for the family. He loved working in the Kitchen and was always trying new recipes and sharing with other cooks he would come across. His collection of recipes was vast. Hiking and photography went hand-in-hand. Harold and Eileen went many places hiking, backpacking, exploring, camping. The photography speaks for itself. His collection of photographs and movies tells the story of their travels with friends and family.
Harold’s greatest passion was for family and family history. He and Eileen were always very active with their family and holiday gatherings were a big deal for them. During their retirement, their interests turned to the Mennonite Historical Society, in Canby, Oregon. Harold performed mailings, gathered information for their family tree, recorded information for various Mennonite Families and, at one point, Harold gave a presentation at Western Mennonite Church to help raise funds for the new Historical Building, that was eventually built on the grounds of the Zion Church.
Harold and Eileen married in February of 1953. Harold was working for Sears, Roebuck and Company. Just before their marriage on December 16, 1952, Harold was called to report for Armed Forces Physical Examination. Harold chose to serve his duty through the Oregon State Selective Services System and on March 6, 1953 was chosen to work at the Eastern Oregon State Hospital in Pendleton, Oregon from March 18, 1953 until March 18, 1955 as a Cook II. They moved back to Portland and Harold continued his career at Sears, Roebuck and Company, who had paid benefits to Harold during his service. They bought their first home on NE 68th in Portland on February 9, 1959. In 1963 Harold and Eileen started a retail drapery sales business under the name of The Weavers Drapery & Installation Service. Harold then partnered with a couple of different Designers over the course of the next few years and eventually he and Eileen became the owner of Weaver’s Drapery Workroom on 17th and SE Hawthorne, in Portland. On March 10, 1976, they bought their 2nd home on NE Laurelhurst Place. There they remained until well past their retirement years. They retired in the summer of 1998. In the fall of 2014 Harold decided to sell their home and moved to a retirement facility in 2015 where he remained up until his death.
Harold had many passions. Music, cooking, hiking and photography were his most loved activities. He never learned to read a note of music, but could hear a song and instantly repeat it on the piano or organ. He later took up violin and Accordion. He always had a big smile on his face when he played music. Harold liked the early hours of work and once their daughters were in school, he would be the one to come home and get dinner cooking for the family. He loved working in the Kitchen and was always trying new recipes and sharing with other cooks he would come across. His collection of recipes was vast. Hiking and photography went hand-in-hand. Harold and Eileen went many places hiking, backpacking, exploring, camping. The photography speaks for itself. His collection of photographs and movies tells the story of their travels with friends and family.
Harold’s greatest passion was for family and family history. He and Eileen were always very active with their family and holiday gatherings were a big deal for them. During their retirement, their interests turned to the Mennonite Historical Society, in Canby, Oregon. Harold performed mailings, gathered information for their family tree, recorded information for various Mennonite Families and, at one point, Harold gave a presentation at Western Mennonite Church to help raise funds for the new Historical Building, that was eventually built on the grounds of the Zion Church.