Irma Champine

CHAMPINE, Irma R. Taylor, 85, of Richmond, Va. and formerly of Roanoke, Va., passed away on December 4, 2009, after a brief illness. Her daughter Martha, with whom she resided, was at her side. Mrs. Champine was born in Tinmouth, Vt. on February 8, 1924. She was the daughter of the late Oakley and Marion Perry Taylor. She graduated from Wallingford High School in 1942. Irma married the late Linwood W. Champine Sr. on January 20, 1946. She helped raise his three children, Carol, Linda and Linwood "Bud" Jr. Irma loved to read, knit, watch "her" Yankees, and watch NASCAR. She was predeceased by her husband in March of 2005; sons, Glenn in March of 2006 and Kenneth in January of 1974; and a brother. Irma is survived by her son, Carl of Rutland, Vt.; daughters, Dorothy Champine of Cloverdale, Va., Viola Heleba of Albany, N.Y. and Martha Champine of Richmond, Va. She is also survived by a brother, Willard of Bennington, Vt.; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her name may be given to a charity of your choice. Online condolences to the family may be made at johnmoakey.com. The Champine family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, Va. 540-389-5441.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.