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Virginia Hughes Obituary

Virginia passed away peacefully at her home in Forestville on November 4, 2010 at the age of 85. Virginia was a direct descendant of the Ross family who came by wagon train to the Forestville area in the 1850's. Virginia was born on April 25, 1925, to Clara Adelia Kimes and John Henry Van Keppel and lived her entire life on the same acres of land that her father purchased in the early 1900's. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis E. Hughes; loving mother of Louis Hughes (Susan) of Forestville, John Hughes (Jean) of Forestville, and LuAnn Steele (Jonathan) of Santa Rosa. She has eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren, (the 10th born on November 7, 2010). Virginia was a wonderfully positive individual, a lover of life, an inspiration to others, and a truly kind soul. She was a gifted elementary school teacher for 34 years, receiving her Masters Degree in early education. She was beloved by her students admired by her peers, and adored by her many friends. She will be greatly missed and never forgotten. A Celebration of Her Life will be held on November 20, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at the Forestville United Methodist Church.

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Published by Press Democrat from Nov. 12 to Nov. 15, 2010.

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Bonnie Sue

November 23, 2010

My sincere condolences to John, Jean, Joe and family. Virgina was like my grandma too while I lived close by. She even cleaned up one of my many scratches when my parents were not home. “Joey we had some great times at your grandparent’s house.” Sorry I missed the memorial last weekend.

November 20, 2010

My mother and Virginia were cousins. I remember my mother talking about staying at Grandmother Kimes house in Forestville with Virginia. As a child I went to Clara's house and remember Bobby, and Virginia and all. She is one of the last of the prior generation. Her wonderful kindness will be missed. Eileen Zimpher Keyser

Judy Bjornestad

November 14, 2010

My daughter Jill was blessed to have her as a teacher. She was a treasure for all children who were lucky enough to have her as a teacher and to know her.

Monty Barnard

November 14, 2010

Virginia was the best Grandma I ever had,and thats due to marriege. My real grandparents were not around.
My wife is her granddoughter, so I'm
the blessed one just by getting to
know her. She was so quick to give and
to love you! All her kids and their kids are so caring and loving its easy to be part of the family!
Virginia you are amazing and the Barnard Family will miss you!!
See you in Heaven!!

Connie Mallory

November 13, 2010

Lonnie, John and LuAnn....you all and Virginia and Lou pretty much saved my life when I arrived in California in 1966. I am so grateful to have known and loved Virginia...I think of you all often. Connie (Briggs) Mallory

Jeanette & Dick Gambogi

November 13, 2010

Susan and Lonnie and family. So sorry for your loss.

November 12, 2010

How many people remember swimming in Lou and Virginia's pool when they were kids! I can proudly say that I was one of many!!! We will miss you Virginia!
Paul Pearson

mark olson rph

November 12, 2010

John,Jean,LuAnn and family,

Virginia was the nicest person and I am truly saddened by your loss.She was kind and patient and always a pleasure to talk about old Forestville when she had time.After reading about her in the Forestville book, I used to call her Virginia Van Keppel.She seemed to like that.Please accept my deepest condolences.

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