Virginia Beck Tompkins

TOMPKINS, Virginia Beck, died March 8, 2009 at her home in Bon Air surrounded by her family. Ginny was born September 2, 1925 in Pittsburgh, Pa. She graduated from Chatham College in 1947. She is survived by her sister, Sylvia Morse of Pittsburgh, and her children Donald W. Beck of Hagerstown, Md., Gregg W. Beck and wife, Sarah, of Richmond, Gary J. Beck and wife, Jeanne, of Virginia Beach, Linda S. Beck and Shelly L. Clore of Richmond. Grandchildren, Emily V. Beck, Jessica L. Beck of Richmond, and Evan D. Beck of Virginia Beach are also left to cherish her memory. She was preceded in death by her husband, William W. Beck, and son, David L. Beck, as well as her second husband, Frederick D. Tompkins. Ginny was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and friend, and was an inspiration to all who knew her. She had a passion for entertaining, travel, cooking, athletics, and bridge. She was a member of Willow Oaks Country Club and Ikebana of Richmond, where she served as an officer. There will be a celebration of her life on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 1 p.m. at Bon Air Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the American Lung Association, 9221 Forest Hill Ave., Richmond, Va. 23235, or a charity of your choice.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.