Virginia Alice "Giner" DeMartini

1932 - 2010

Virginia "Ginger"
Alice DeMartini
10/28/1932- 10/18/2010



Virginia "Ginger" DeMartini passed away at home in Auburn, October 18, 2010, after a seven year battle with Lymphoma.
Ginger was born in Nevada City, Calif., on October 28, 1932. She lived in North Columbia until she was nine years old, then moved to Nevada City, where she lived until 1943. After that she resided in Penryn and Auburn, where she graduated from Placer High School. Ginger was preceded in death by her daughter, Sandra Lee Flaherty, and her parents, Alfred and Louise McAllister.
She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Victor DeMartini, her sister Patricia Juarros (Pete) of Sacramento, her brother, Robert McAllister (Florine), of Fairview, TN., son Patrick Flaherty (Pamela), of Auburn, and daughter, Patricia Blue, of Livonia, MI. She is also survived by stepsons, Kirk DeMartini (Marianne) of Auburn, Doug DeMartini of Rocklin, and Rex DeMartini (Jacqueline) of New- castle, stepdaughter, Lisa De- Martini (Guy) of Roseville. Ginger also leaves seven grandchildren, and three great grandchildren, as well as nieces and nephews who remember her fondly.
Having a long education in fashion, Ginger chose to purchase Maureen's apparel shop, which she renamed Ginger of Maureen's. After that she and Vic opened a dress shop, the Sterling Apple for Her, on Lincoln Way. Always active in community affairs, Ginger was a member of Soroptimist International of Auburn, and an Ambassador for the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce. Until passing she and Vic were active in a dinner group, the Doubles Fives, the Navy League, the Elks, and the Placer Shrine Club. She was currently Vice President of the Thursday Club. She was also a member of the Raging Red Hat Divas. In the past, she and Vic had been Aides for Potentate Jim Culver of Ben Ali Shrine and together for many years they sold Real Estate, where Ginger was on the Women's Council.
A luncheon celebration, honor- ing her life will be held at the
Auburn Elks Lodge, 195 Pine Street, Auburn at 11am on November 6th. All those attending are invited to share special memories of Ginger.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Shriners Hospital for Children, Northern California, 2425 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento CA 95817-2215