Carolyn Louise Arcularius Weaver

Carolyn Louise Arcularius Weaver passed away peacefully at home in Greensboro, Georgia, surrounded by her family, after a courageous 11-year battle with cancer. Born in Altadena, California, Carolyn grew up in Brentwood during the golden age of Hollywood. She attended University High School, where she shared hallways with notable classmates like Doug McClure and Elizabeth Taylor and took ballet lessons with Robert Redford. She swam at Orson Wells’ house, was babysat by Rita Hayworth and watched the first black-and-white TV at Irene Ryan’s house ;Fond memories of a magical time and place. After high school, Carolyn pursued accounting at the University of Colorado before returning to California, where she worked for North American Aviation. She was part of the engineering clerical team supporting the top-secret X-15 experimental aircraft and helped escort test pilot Scott Crossfield during flights. In May of 1958, a visit to Bishop California to see her sister Mary changed her life—there, she met the love of her life, Richard Weaver. After a six-month courtship, they married on November 15, 1958, at Westwood Community Methodist Church in Los Angeles and built a beautiful life together. Carolyn and Richard made their home in Bishop, where they welcomed their daughters, Linette in 1960 and Jennifer in 1962. Carolyn balanced motherhood with her career, working as a bookkeeper for Howard’s Lumber Company before advancing her skills at an accounting firm. In 1974, the family moved to Strawberry, California, in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Carolyn began her long career with the U.S. Forest Service, working as a budget analyst for the Summit Ranger District. She was responsible for managing budgets of up to $30 million and dedicated 29 years to the Forest Service before retiring in January 2003. After retirement, Carolyn and Richard embarked on adventures across the country, traveling in their fifth-wheel trailer and visiting nearly all 48 contiguous states, as well as Hawaii. They continued to call Strawberry home until the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, when they moved east to Greensboro Georgia to be closer to their grand/great grandchildren Carolyn’s greatest love was her family, followed closely by her passions for gardening, music, and art. She leaves behind her devoted husband of 66 years, Richard Weaver; daughters Linette Hicks (Brad Hicks) and Jennifer Kimsey (Mark Kimsey); grandson Zachary Wiggs; and great-grandchildren Wyatt and Samantha Wiggs. Though she is no longer with us, her love, strength, and kindness will forever remain in our hearts. A celebration of Carolyn’s life will be held this spring in Georgia, where a flower garden will be planted in her honor—a lasting tribute to her love of nature and beauty.

Carolyn Louise Arcularius Weaver

April 15, 1936 - February 6, 2025