LeVada Martin Silva died at home on January 14, 2023, after a long and full life. She left behind her husband of 65 years, Ernie Silva; son, Mark, and his wife Teresa Silva; daughter, Karen, and her husband Rich Moorhouse; sister, Genevieve Matherly; grandchildren Chad and his wife Bree Silva, Grant and his wife Kaela Silva, and Katelyn and her husband Joseph Reckamp; and great-grandchildren Micah, Garrison, and Maxwell Silva.LeVada was born to Bert and Bertie Martin in Merced, CA, on August 16, 1939. She was a 56-year resident of Smith River, CA.Throughout her life she always believed her primary and most precious purpose was to provide guidance, support, humor, and unconditional love for her children, grandchildren, the extended members of her family, friends, and any needy soul who crossed her path. She was the original animal whisperer; she loved animals and they loved her.We will very much miss her beautiful smile and personality.Rosary will be held Saturday, January 28th, 2023, 4PM, at Wier’s Mortuary Chapel, Crescent City, CA 95531.In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Michael J Fox Parkinson’s Research Foundation at www.michaeljfox.org.Arrangements are under the direction of Wier’s Mortuary Chapel.Please sign the family’s online guest book at wiersmortuary.com googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('ad-1515727'); });