Virginia Lucille Uhle

Uhle, Virginia Lucille 88 Nov. 24, 1923 Dec. 12, 2011 Virginia 'Ginnie' Uhle was the oldest daughter of Opal and Anna (Alley) Irwin, born Nov. 24, 1923 in Malvern, Iowa. She helped care for her siblings, left home at 13 and supported herself through high school and nursing school. She worked as a head ward nurse in Cook County Hospital in Chicago, where she met her future husband, Dr. Alvin O. Uhle, who she married in 1947. Married for 51 years, they raised their four children in Northeast Portland. Virginia returned to school and refreshed her nursing license. She worked at Calaroga Terrace, assisted with her husband's practice and volunteered with the Red Cross. She was active in Holiday Park Auxiliary, Riverside Country Club and Junior Golf and two bridge clubs. She loved animals and enjoyed flowers, birds, books, bridge and golf. Her greatest joys in life were her children and grandchildren. She was a beacon of love, caring, comfort and compassion to everyone that had the good fortune of crossing her path. She found joy in the success of her family. She was the first person you would call for consoling when you failed, because she always made you feel better. A kind and gentle lady, she was always courteous and thoughtful. Virginia is survived by her children, Kelly Myers and Bill Uhle, both of Portland; and Marsha Chapman and Dr. Paul Uhle, both of Virginia; sister, Louise Burmeister of Nebraska; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 15 at Rose City Park Methodist Church, 5830 NE Alameda St. Memorial donations may be made to the Oregon Humane Society.