Loraine June Green

1926 - 2023

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Loraine left this earthly plane on March 8, 2023, at the age of 96. She will be cremated and a private celebration of life will be held by the family.

Loraine was born and raised in Long Beach, California, attending Fremont Elementary, Jefferson Jr. High, and Long Beach Poly High. Her parents were Henry and Gladys, who relocated to California from Kings, Illinois. Loraine married the late Raymond Green at the age of 18 (he was 22), whom she met through her late brother Bob, as Bob and Ray played sports together in Long Beach. Loraine also had two sisters; (the late) Vivian and Evelyn. From those siblings she had six nieces and nephews.

During her long life, her interests included spending time with family, playing card games, working puzzles, crosswords, hiking, gardening, and traveling. She and Ray also enjoyed activities together such as tennis, bowling and square dancing. They lived in Bellflower after marrying, and then Santa Barbara and Goleta from 1960-1979 and then in Atascadero until their deaths. In Atascadero, they were active members of the United Methodist Church and made many friends there whom they traveled and fellowshipped with. Loraine also volunteered helping with the church update and they both volunteered for Loaves and Fishes. Her favorite color was blue!

Loraine was preceded in death by Ray by 10 years. Ray and Loraine had four children: Cheryl [spouse David], (the late) William [widow Charlotte], Carolyn [Robert], and Lori [Thomas].

Loraine had eight grandchildren: Tracy, Jeffrey, Bryan, Shani, Adam, Travis, Jennifer, and Daniel.

Loraine had 16 great-grandchildren: Jake, Riley, Matthew, Chayne, Jessica, Jaclyn, Seth, Hannah, Ava, Cole, Baylee, Hayden, Aria, (the late) Ocean, Jordan, and Elliott.

Loraine had 3 great-great grandchildren: Brady, Theo, and Scarlet.

How we remember Loraine…

Sister Evelyn: She was my best playmate! We had so much fun. When they lived in Bellflower we’d play tennis and my first son Scott would shag balls. Later in life we talked every day at 4 p.m. I looked forward to that every day and will miss that time the most!

Daughter Cheri: Mama was one of the greatest blessings in my life, one to be treasured always. I will continue to thank God for the very special mother she was.

Daughter Carolyn: Best Mom ever! I wouldn’t have wanted anyone else!

Daughter Lori: I will always remember her beautiful piano playing, her love for gardening and how she knew the names of all the plants, how she was always there for me and my kids, her strawberry jam and pies that she made, and our mutual love of games, ice cream and popcorn. Oh and every day after I started driving when I lived at home she always sent me off with “Don’t run into anybody and don’t let anybody run into you!”

Granddaughter Jen: How I will remember Loraine is as Grandma Green. I never heard her curse beyond "dag nabbit!", "oh, nuts!" and "golly gee!" during the many family card, board and marbles games we played. I share these expressions with my son while teaching him how she taught me to start puzzles by finding the edge pieces. I tell her great grandson about when I was little at Grandma's…as we do the things I did with her- watching the squirrels and birds come down from the oaks to gather acorns. My son gathers acorns and catches little creatures like I did. I am the one raking pokey leaves to save little bare feet now. I am the one now recreating these simple, humble and fundamental moments by which I know love, family and home. Loraine was the sweetest, the kindest and the fussiest when it came to keeping people comfortable in her home; her heart. In all my visits with her, in all my stays at her house, I cannot recall a single conflict arising greater than us being unable to decide what to have for lunch. Incredible and profound was the force of goodness she brought to my life.

Granddaughter Tracy: I will remember her sweetness, her kindness, her love of games and her love for our family.

Granddaughter Shani: Kindest, sweetest most loving grandma ever, fondest memory is making hot cocoa in the mornings with her. Her chocolate cookies and full candy jars on the counter in the kitchen. Marbles, cards, and puzzles!

Grandson Daniel: I will always remember my late grandmother Loraine as a willfully kindhearted woman with a gentle soul. Thank you for the memories together as you taught me to express love with humility.

Grandson Jeff: Among my many memories, one of my favorites is going up on their back deck after Poobs and I accomplished yet another project in their yard.

Grammar School would bring out our food, and after eating, the three of us would play cards, or talk and look at the hills, or end up inside watching an old movie together.

A peaceful and pleasant time, that happened again and again and again.

What a blessing to have been able to spend so much quality time with my beloved grandparents!

Grandson Bryan: I was blessed to be able to spend a lot of time with Grams (and Poobs) while growing up in Atascadero. There were many days after school that I would go to their house to practice the piano or just hang out and play games such as marbles or cards. She would make me laugh on the occasion when I would win and she would say, "oh, phooey". I was also able to go on a few camping trips with them to Yosemite and Sequoia when they had their truck camper. Grams and I went on some fun hikes during these trips, one in particular we thought we were being followed by a bear only to find out it was just Poobs.... We shared a love for pretty rocks, especially those Opa had found in the mountains.

Anyone who knows Grams, knows she always made sure everyone else was taken care of before her. I will always remember her as being endlessly devoted to her family, and for her love for games, warm cocoa made over the stove and ice cream sundaes.

She will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed!

Niece Sharon: I will remember my sweet Aunt Loraine first and foremost by her smiles! She always made me feel special, important to her, and very loved. She carried on the selflessness that I always saw in my grandparents, her mom and dad. She seemed to put others before herself. I am so thankful to God for such a loving aunt. I will miss her! ❤️

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