Spokane, WA – Jeri Lynn (Hytinen) Weaver, age 41, of 1608 W. Eighth St., Spokane, WA and former Ishpeming resident passed away on Thursday May 1, 2008 in Spokane.


Jeri was born Jan. 10, 1967 in Ishpeming to the late Raymond and Betty (Sillinpaa) Hytinen. She attended Ishpeming High School, had worked as a sales clerk at several area stores, waitressed and did home care for the elderly. Jeri was very creative, and especially had a passion for writing. She was a loving mother and was very compassionate about the less fortunate. Jeri was a former member of the Bethel Lutheran Church. She enjoyed Archery in her youth. She had resided in Spokane, WA for the past 4 years.


Survivors include three children – Nicholas Weaver of Duluth, MN, Tori Weaver of Gwinn and Matthew Weaver of Gwinn; 2 sisters – Karen (Jack) Harvala of Ishpeming, and Jodi Braham of Okeechobee, FL; 2 brothers – Roger and Gary Hytinen of Ishpeming; special nieces Erin Elizabeth, and Kelli Rose, special friends Tammy and David Cooke along with several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.


At Jeri's request there will be no services.


"My life may be over
As far as the human eye can see
But my life has just begun
I am home and I am free
I am not alone
So don't be lonely for me
I am with Mom and Dad now
And the rest of my family
My body was worn and torn
And of that
I am finally free
I can go anywhere, do anything
Just think of all I can see
My mind is at ease
My soul is at peace
You are burying my worries
You are not burying me
I have gone on to a wonderful place
When the wind blows it's me
Caressing your face
I will always be near
In the things you see and do
Because of the love I feel for you
We have had some bad time
But there where good times too
No matter what happens
The good memories will shine through
Some day we'll all be together
Instead of far apart
Our spirits will be forever
With no regrets in our hears
Go on now with your lives
Fill your hearts will love
Always know I'm near you
Loving you from above
This is not my end
It is my new beginning"

J.L. Weaver