Lorraine Ruth Wall

On August 17th, 2026 Lorraine Ruth Wall went home to be with the Lord, leaving behind a legacy of dedicated care, deep faith, and warm memories stitched into the lives of everyone she loved. Born on November 8, 1932, in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada, to Manuel and Hilda Christman. In 1951 Lorraine moved to Turlock, California when she was 19 years of age with her parents to begin a new life in the United States. While working as a nurse’s aide at Emanuel Hospital in Turlock, she met the love of her life, Lowell Wall in 1954. They were soon married and began building a family together with the birth of their first son, Lydell, in 1955. The year 1958 was a milestone for Lorraine: she proudly became a United States citizen and welcomed her second son, Lewellyn. Her daughter, Lynette, arrived the following year in 1959. A natural caregiver with an enduring work ethic, Lorraine graduated from the Modesto Junior College nursing program and began her career as a licensed vocational nurse. Over the decades, she served her community with compassion and skill at both Modesto City Hospital and Doctors Hospital of Modesto. Following her retirement from nursing in 1993, Lorraine and Lowell moved to Oregon to enjoy their retirement years together. Following Lowell’s passing in 1995, Lorraine returned to Modesto to be close to her beloved children and grandchildren. Lorraine loved the Lord with all her heart and served faithfully in her church family, attending Big Valley Grace Community Church and Shelter Cove Community Church under Pastor David Seifert, she also attended Sovereign Grace Community Church in Hughson, California under Pastor Jonathan Bartlett. Among her many ministries, Lorraine poured her heart into quilting. Whether crafting comfort blankets for the infirm and elderly at Shelter Cove or lovingly making custom quilts for friends and every child, grandchild and great grandchild her handiwork was a true expression of her warmth, faith, and generosity. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lowell Wall, parents, Manuel and Hilda Christman, her sister Marjory Morris, and brothers Bill Christman, Westley Christman, and Jim Christman. Her only surviving sibling, Bob Christman lives in Oregon. She is survived by her loving children, Lydell, Lewellyn, and Lynette, along with her cherished 7 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren her, extended family, and church community. Thank you for joining us to celebrate Lorraine’s life on Friday, August 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Turlock Memorial Park.

Lorraine Ruth Wall

November 8, 1932 - August 17, 2026