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Virginia Fleming EDIN Ginger passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 6, 2011, surrounded by her family of animals and her son Mick. She was the second of four children of Keith and Violet Montanye, born January 31, 1927, in College Place, Washington. Ginger and her family moved to a cattle ranch in the beautiful Aeneas Valley in Okanogan County, where she grew up with her love of horses and truly rode her horse to school every day. She was an original cowgirl. Ginger moved with her own family to Seattle in the early 1950's and raised her two sons Larry, Mick, and daughter Rhonda in the North End. She was loved and admired by so many over the years. She was open and warm, and her friends' problems were her problems. Her home and her heart were always open. Ginger spent the past thirty-plus years on a small farm near Granite Falls with her sweetheart and husband, Tom Edin. He was the best thing that ever happened to her. She had her horses and other animals with her until the end. Ginger and Tom were proud to have spent years building the best airplanes in the world for the Boeing Company. Neither would ever consider flying on anything else. Tom passed peacefully September 20, 2010. He was in his chair looking at his favorite trees. Ginger's daughter Rhonda passed early in 1993, and broke her heart. She helped to mend by being a Mom to Rhonda's young son Doug, who was proud to have Ginger as his 'Mom.' Ginger is survived by her sister Verona Schnibbe, her husband Dr. Fred Schnibbe of College Place, and her baby brother Mike Montanye of Goldendale. She is survived by her sons Larry Fleming in Maine with his wife Maria and their five children, and Mick Fleming with his wife Drindy Gier of Mercer Island, and daughters, Taylor and Holland. She is also survived by her grandsons, Lucas Fleming of Boston and Doug Bast of Phoenix, and two great-grand children. She is also survived by Tom's son, Thomas R. Edin and his wife Claudia of Arlington. Ginger leaves behind many friends she considered family and she will be missed. Her spirit will live on in those fortunate enough to have experienced the unique cowgirl that was Ginger. Sign Ginger's on-line Guest Book at www.Legacy.comTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Virginia Edin
April 19, 2011
I remember Tom & Ginger's wedding on a beautiful July day 1985, with friends, family, horses, dogs & cats all gathered outdoors at their charming little farm as they exchanged vows. Ginger was truely the best thing that happened to my cousin Tom. She was so careing & good hearted. It was a joy to see her with her animals. She loved them dearly and they loved her. We have her beloved Samantha & are "loving her to pieces" as she wished. We all miss you Ginger.
L&Ks Bonnie & Eric & Sammie
Susan Gregory
April 14, 2011
While I have not seen Ginger for many years, my every memory of her is one of joy and love for her family! I knew her through Mick and saw the spirit of Ginger in Rhonda. While she will be missed by those who are still on this earth, even more she will be celebrated and honored by the legacy of the seed of laughter, hope and joy she planted in the hearts of her children and their families along with her friends. The great testimony of Ginger as I think of her today is that even though I knew her through my relationship with her children, I can acknowledge the seed she planted in my heart . . . blessings to you, dear Ginger.
Michael Levin
April 8, 2011
It's no mystery where Mick gets his big smile, his warmth, his humor and his generous spirit. He's Ginger's boy through and through. We mourn her passing and am grateful we were able to watch the superbowl just this year with Ginger and Mick, all cheering for the Packers, and not for that other team who defeated Seattle a few years back. While she had withered somewhat in her final years, her spirit was every big and boisterous as that wonderful photo of her on the horse! She'll be missed by all of us.
Michael Levin and Carol Schapira
Bob franke
April 7, 2011
Dear old friend Mick and family, Your Mothers home was my and many friends refuge during our adolescent years. in later years I occasionally visited Ginger and Tom and found both to be very happy as they both deserved to be. We are very sorry for your loss. Nancy, Kelly, and Bob Franke
Ginny Mercer
April 5, 2011
Blessings to those family and friends who loved this beautiful woman. My connection was through Rhonda - who is still missed dearly - Ginger had the love of life that she showed all of us with her generous open house life style. Her love of the horses,family, friends, get togethers, hugs, and laughter will be missed. May God give comfort to all now and the days to follow ~Ginny~
Patty Riley
April 4, 2011
Ginger was the adopted Grandma to my kids and shared her love of animals with them. I will never forget her bright blue satin pants she wore to our wedding, there were just light her sassy and bright!
Lita Berg Breiwick
April 3, 2011
Dear Mick, Larry and families,
Ginger was a second mom to me when we lived next door and Rhonda was my very, very best friend - I sure didn't want to move away when I was 8. Since our parents came from Norway, she showed me how an American mom acts - kind, loving (I loved how she called Rhonda 'Peachy Keen') with those funny facial expressions that made me laugh and great sense of humor - larger than her huge car and that huge dog (I forget his name), sidekick to little CeeCee dog. She loved her animals, kids, life and I am such a lucky duck to have had her in my life.
God Bless,
Lita Berg Breiwick
Bonnie Graves
April 2, 2011
Ginger will always have a special place in my memories of my childhood: I loved visiting her, just barging in without knocking on the door, listening to her sing, her jokes!, her nicknames for people. She always made me feel welcome. And she dearly loved her boys and Rhonda and was very protective of them. I've thought about her often and would've liked to keep in touch after Rhonda's death. I've mentioned her so often that it was my husband who recognized the obit notice. Great photo of her on the horse!
Bonnie Berg Graves
April 2, 2011
Dearest Mick,
This picture and obituary explain much about you! How lucky you are to have had such a mother. Joel and I are thinking of you,
Love
April 2, 2011
For 30 years, my family and I have had the pleasure of knowing Ginger. Tom was my first cousin (his mother and my dad were siblings);we were thrilled for him when he found such a fun, positive and outgoing partner. My children, now 24 and 22, found her to be unique, in that she would say things to them in such an adult way, and she always had such positive remarks for them. I loved that she was so down to earth and real, and wish we could have seen her more often. One of a kind! Nancy Massey Cannon
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