Lorraine Davis Obituary

Lorraine Davis (Whealan)
Resident of Los Altos
Lorraine Davis (Whealan), age 52, passed away on June 9. Lorraine was born in Palo Alto and raised in Los Altos. She graduated from St. Nicholas Catholic School, St. Francis High School and the University of San Francisco. Always an athlete, she spent her career as a yoga instructor, swim instructor, coach and massage therapist.
Lorraine was especially gifted working with young people and the elderly who always appreciated her high energy, and her playful and generous spirit. She was always making friends and offering help to anyone who might need it. Lorraine had two sons who she raised mostly in Bear Valley and Los Altos. She was a thoughtful and loving mother, daughter, sister, wife, aunt, cousin and friend to many and she will be sorely missed by us all.
Lorraine was preceded in death by her father, Dick Whealan. She is survived by her sons Marc Davis Jr. and Adam Davis of Arcata, California, her ex-husband Marc Davis Sr. of Santa Cruz, California, her mother Fran Whealan of Los Altos, her sister Suzanne Whealan of Los Altos, her brother Richard Whealan with nephews Graham and James of Seattle, Washington, and her sister Carolyn Whealan-Andersson with husband Christer Andersson and children Linnea, Sven, Niels and Torsten of Vitaby, Sweden, and many cousins, aunts and uncles.
Arrangements will be private. Donations in Lorraine's name may be made to a charity of your choice or to Truck of Love Ministries – information at [email protected].

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Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Jun. 14, 2019.

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Aaron Johnson

July 7, 2019

I remember when Lorraine arrived in Bear Valley with her family in the late 1990s. Soon thereafter my girlfriend (who became my wife) and I started attending her yoga classes. This was new to me and Lorraine was welcoming and kind. A bond was formed that eventually lead to Lorraine being the officiant at our wedding. Throughout the process, Lorraine was our confidant, coach, and mentor. She helped us define our relationship and create a ceremony that was uniquely ours and special; a lifetime highlight that Lorraine helped nurture and guide. Even though I fell out of touch with Lorraine after she left Bear Valley, she is strongly in my memories with a smile. Thank you, Lorraine!

Presley Troyer

July 6, 2019

I have such great memories of adventures in Bear Valley with Lorraine! She got me to ski in the torch light parade, she started the summer camp program single handedly when my kids were young, and we hiked, and hiked. There was one big rainstorm when the kids were all at Lake Alpine that was particularly exciting. Her dog Maya used to steal my hiking shoes off my deck :). I am so glad I knew her and am so sorry we lost touch. My love to her family and especially Adam and Marc. Oxoxo

Pamela Barnett

June 26, 2019

I met Lorraine when I first moved to Bear Valley in 2002. She was an integral part of the Bear Valley community and a wonderful, intuitive yoga teacher. I lost track of her after she moved away, but it saddens me to hear of her passing.

Rita O'Loughlin

June 18, 2019

Hi: When I saw the obituary in Sunday's paper my heart just dropped. I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Lorraine for a short time while she worked with me as an assistant in my adapted physical education classes at Foothill College. She primarily worked with me in my classes with students who had learning and intellectual disabilities. Lorraine had the natural ability to make every class fun. She had endless energy which made every day we worked together fun and exciting. She was a valuable part of the program. She moved on and we lost touch but I have always thought of her when I drive down Los Altos Avenue pass the little open field that she told me was a old apricot field and I believe she grew up close to. She always talked about her boys and loved them dearly. I don't understand how she can be gone so soon. God bless her and god bless her family for their loss.

With sadness.

June 15, 2019

As you remember your love one, as God heals your broken hearts (Psalm 147:3), may your cherished memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure.

June 11, 2019

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

CassNdra D

June 11, 2019

May the Whelan family and friends find comfort in knowing God feels for us when we suffer. Zechariah 2:8

P G Williams

June 11, 2019

Sorry for the loss of your loved one. May you be comforted by the words of Psalm 51: 17 during this difficult time.

D. S.

June 11, 2019

Condolences to family and friends: during this most difficult time may our loving God bring you peace and warmth. And may you cherish those most memorable times you enjoyed together.

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