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Shelly Weaver Obituary
Michelle “Shelly” Lynn Weaver, born July 30, 1969, in Omaha, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2024, at CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. She was 55 years old.
Shelly grew up in Omaha before her family made the move to Cambridge Nebraska, during her middle school years. It was in Cambridge that she met Kenneth Weaver. They were married on August 2, 1987. Together they raised four kids.
As a caring individual, Shelly pursued a career as an EMT after earning her certification in the field. Shelly was committed to her career for several years until her health declined.
Shelly loved spending quality time with her family and was always the first to defend and support her grandkids. You would often find Shelly watching movies, with her favorite being Twister. There was hardly a Saturday that would pass without her being glued to the TV cheering on the Husker football team. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary. Shelly would attend Cowboy Church wherever she may be and enjoyed horseback riding following the service.
Shelly found joy in the great outdoors. Camping, fishing, and exploring the mountains, particularly Pikes Peak, brought her great happiness. Shelly also had a fondness for wolves and Dream Catchers, each piece reflecting her deep appreciation for nature and its beauty.
Shelly is survived by her parents, Jack Manzer of Omaha, NE and Anita Hansen of McCook, NE; her children, Deatta Weaver (William) of Ogallala, NE, Courtney (AJ) Hettinger of Hastings, NE, Kenneth (Jessika) Weaver Jr. of Cambridge, NE, Mackenzie Weaver of Denver, CO, and Kaden Weaver of Overton, NE; siblings, Jacob (Beth) Manzer, John Daniel Manzer, Henry Hansen, and Anna Hansen; 15 grandchildren, with another one on the way.
She was preceded in death by her son, Steven Weaver; her brother, Baby Jack Manzer; and her sister, Rebel Manzer.
Memorials are suggested in Shelly’s name to be designated at a later date.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at 1:00pm at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
305 West C Street P.O. Box 476, McCook, NE 69001
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