kay young
Monday February 14, 2011 at
11:47 AM
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Ron sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Bill and Kay Young
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Mary Stewart
Monday February 7, 2011 at
6:48 PM
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Virginia was a great friend of my mother, Florence Jayne. My mother cherished her friends who were always willing to go somewhere with her and for sure Virginia was one of those. My mother thought a lot of her and I enjoyed spending time with her when I was visiting. I especially remember her spectacular crystal collection that she proudly showed to us. She was one of the mighty women who showed us how to live and I consider myself lucky to have known her.
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Richard & Nora Godfrey
Thursday January 27, 2011 at
5:33 PM
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Dear Ron, Jo,Rick and families. We are so sorry at the loss of your mom and friend to many. She was my seamstress and I worked at the church with her a lot. She was a special gal. It,s very hard losing a "MOM" Love to All Dick and Nora Were in Florida so couldn,t be there.
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Dick and Jan Cantwell
Thursday January 27, 2011 at
11:06 AM
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We were shocked and saddened to hear of the loss of Virginia, although we are sure she is with the angels now. We will all miss her friendly face and willing hands. One of my favorite kitchen buddies. And she did our alterations for years, first through Gays then personally.
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Cheryl Williams
Thursday January 27, 2011 at
7:09 AM
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Although I didn't know Virginia well, she was a wonderful presence at First Church and a true blessing to all whose lives she touched. I will miss seeing her on Sundays. My deepest sympathies to you all on her passing.
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Phyllis McLaughlin
Wednesday January 26, 2011 at
10:31 PM
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A further thought ~ This past Sunday ~ on the Lord's Day ~ God declared "it is time". With this speaking of His Word, your breath was taken away and you were borne home by His angels. Now, there is a new star shining in the Heavens. There is no greater blessing that any of us can ever hope to receive.
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Michael and Denell Larsen
Wednesday January 26, 2011 at
6:27 PM
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So sorry to hear of your mothers passing, we will keep you in our prayers.
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Wednesday January 26, 2011 at
6:23 PM
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Frank R. Herrick
Wednesday January 26, 2011 at
5:30 PM
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My most sincere condolences to the family, (Friend of Melissa Weber)
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Lou Ann Miller
Wednesday January 26, 2011 at
4:03 PM
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Ron and family, So sorry to see that your Mom has passed away and hope that your memories of her will keep her forever close.
Thinking of you, Lou Ann
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Sandy & Jed Kuhn
Wednesday January 26, 2011 at
3:31 PM
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Our condolences to all the family.
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James Minier
Wednesday January 26, 2011 at
3:26 PM
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Sorry for your loss. JoAnne Jack and family.
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Marla and Marty Anderson
Wednesday January 26, 2011 at
3:25 PM
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I much regret that I was not fortunate enough to have met Aunt Jinny, although I spoke with her a few times. The world has lost one of the better ones.
I have heard that owls are supposed to be a good omen. I remember years ago when my Grandmother passed, I stayed at her home to watch over things until arrangements could be completed. That night there was an owl hooting outside her window. This morning at 6AM there was this huge owl on the power lines near Marty's truck. It stayed there when he went out to warm up the truck. It stayed there while he went back out and left for work. Then the owl left shortly thereafter. It was like Aunt Jinny telling Marty that she is fine and to get on with it!
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Melissa Weber
Wednesday January 26, 2011 at
3:19 PM
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Grandma, you were one of the most powerful, strongest women--in your own quiet way--I have ever known. I truly held you in awe, and as I get older (you and I talked about this more than once, in fact) I am proud to realize how much I take after you. I can only hope to emulate a little of your example in my lifetime, particularly as I help my brother raise his son.
I love you and miss you, and know beyond a shadow of a doubt that you heard "Well done, good and faithful servant" as you entered the gates of Heaven. See you on the other side.
Missy
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CAROLYN HANSEN
Wednesday January 26, 2011 at
11:47 AM
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Ron and Rick- We were saddened to hear about your mother passing away.We are thinking of you all.Marcus-Carolyn and Taylor
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HANSEN VISION CENTER
Wednesday January 26, 2011 at
8:49 AM
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TO THE FAMILY OF VIRGINIA,
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOUR MOTHER HAS BEEN A PATIENT OF OURS SINCE 1997 AND WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
DR. ROCKY HANSEN AND STAFF
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Linda Weger
Tuesday January 25, 2011 at
8:57 PM
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So sorry to read about the loss of your mother, please accept my condolences. Your neighbor Linda Weger
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Don & Karen Peterman
Tuesday January 25, 2011 at
4:25 PM
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So very sorry for your loss. Virginia was loved by all her fellow methodists. She will be greatly missed.
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Joan Burnell (Curtis)
Tuesday January 25, 2011 at
3:59 PM
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So sorry for your loss. fond memories of you as children. Jo-An,John,Diane,Lori and Kathy.
the out of state cousins.
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Janet Bacon-Dixon Priddy
Tuesday January 25, 2011 at
12:54 PM
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So very sorry for your loss. Jinny was quite a lady and touched many lives. She will be greatly missed.
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Ron and DiAnn Chapin
Tuesday January 25, 2011 at
10:41 AM
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We are sorry for your loss. Virginia was a wonderful lady. She did alterations for us and was always ready in a moments notice to do them. The church will miss her immensely as she was instrumental in so many meals. Ron so enjoyed untying her aprons strings while she worked in the kitchen! Our heartfelt prayers are with you.
Ron and DiAnn Chapin and family
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Roger and Patti Kremers
Tuesday January 25, 2011 at
8:22 AM
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Roger and I have many fond memories of Virginia and Don.We were always welcome with Virginia and enjoyed her company. Though we didn't spend a lot of time, we learned so much about her from our great friends Jack and Jo and their family. Virginia will sure be missed. We send our sympathy and love to all of the family.
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Judy Johnson
Tuesday January 25, 2011 at
1:08 AM
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To the family of Virginia -
My husband (Pastor Harry) and I loved Virginia dearly. She was a beautiful christian with a lovely soul who was always willing to help all people in anyway possible at all times. You will be sorely missed.
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diane myers
Tuesday January 25, 2011 at
12:05 AM
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aunt ginny i have so many memories of you that i don't know where to start. i loved you and will miss you. i know you are watching over me along with grandma now. you will be missed by all
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Keith and Jean Hudson
Monday January 24, 2011 at
10:11 PM
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What a sweet lady Virginia was! Always a smile on her face and a big help to us in the kitchen when doing coffee duty at 1st UMC. She will be missed by all!
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Phyllis McLaughlin
Monday January 24, 2011 at
9:44 PM
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Aunt Jinny ~
You need to know that I strongly disapprove of your departure ~ your presence in my life was supposed to continue forever!
You were an amazing woman whom I admired enormously. No matter what life threw at you, you always rose to the occasion, did whatever was required, and got on with living ~ and did it all with dignity.
I'm very thankful that we had an opportunity to chat recently and that I referred to you then as a 'tough cookie' ~ a description about which you were quite pleased! And deservedly so.
Although we lived a great distance apart, the visits spent with you were always such good times and have left many fond memories. After Mom died, you helped fill the void that her departure left and that was a huge gift you gave so willingly.
You were always very special to me and our relationship was cherished. Thank you for being a part of my life. You are already missed more than you can imagine.
Your loving niece.....Phyllis
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Virginia M. Merritt, age 85 of Greenville, died peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 23, 2011. She was born in Bear Lake, Michigan on February 18,1925, the daughter of John and Hazelle (Buckner) Curtis and graduated with honors in the class of 1942 from Greenville High School. She was an active member of the 1st United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women and helped prepare many meals at church and the Greenville Area Senior Center. She was an excellent seamstress, helping many with alterations, including at Gay's Cleaners, for many years. She had previously worked at Wolverine World Wide and Master Unit Die supporting her family. On December 23, 1961, she married Donald L. Merritt in Greenville. They were married for 35 years before he passed away on June 3, 1997. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Morine Andersen. Virginia is survived by her children; Ronald (Mary) Johnson of Greenville, Richard (Sharon) Johnson of Cedar Springs and JoAnne (Jack) Weber of Highland; six grandchildren; nine great-grandsons; a brother, Jack (Barb) Curtis of Eustis, FL; an aunt, Kathryn Alkrie of Grand Rapids; and several nieces and nephews.
