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Virginia Nordvick Obituary

Born 7-19-15 in San Francisco, the beloved daughter of William J. and Stella Gordon. Traveled on to a more beautiful place July 8, 2004 at her home with her daughter by her side. Oldest of 7 children and an inspiration to all who knew her. Edelee Chesterfield, Ginger O'Shea and Kathy Williams all were blessed to call her "Ma". Virginia came to Ukiah to
raise her family in 1952.Virginia was a gifted woman with an incredibly caring nature. Her strength, not only physical in the building of her home and beautiful garden, was in her character. Virginia loved her family with all her heart. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, embroidery, crocheting, and camping at the beach. Virginia Hannah's heart was truly larger than life; always looking for ways to give, help, and love. A true testimony to an unselfish spirit, our beautiful and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
"Baa!" Grandma
Survived by her children Edelee Chesterfield,
Ginger O'Shea, and Kathy Williams. Grandchildren Joyce Kelly and husband Kevin, Debbie Chambers, Tina Heady, Brenda Stacy and husband Dave, Barbara Babcock and husband Mike, and Joshua Heady. Her great grand-Children Tracy Ellison, Jacob Wilson, Christina Simmons, Derek Stacy, Drake Stacy, Dalton Stacy, Kelsey Drake, Hailey Drake, Charlie Schwarm, Kenny Trumble. Great-Great Grandchildren Yasmine Naja, and Leslie Naja. Sister Vivian Muhs and Ethel Peralta and brother Bill
Gordon.
Preceded in death by husband Berge Nordvick, brother McKenzie, and sister Stella.

"and hand in hand on the edge of the sand
they danced by the light of the moon"

Memorial contributions may be made in
Virginia's name to Phoenix Hospice
1 Madrone St. Willits, Ca 95490

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Ukiah Daily Journal on Jul. 13, 2004.

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Barbara Babcock

July 13, 2004

Gram......beautiful Gram

You are an inspiration to all of us. We miss you so dearly. I feel so richly blessed having had you in our lives all these wonderful years. Thank you for loving us and teaching not only me, but also your great grandchildren the true meaning of family values and strength. I wish you peace and a future of incredible happiness with no pain and only family, flowers, sandy beaches and the Lord by your side.

Thank you for watching over us.

All our love,

Mike, Barb, Kelsey and Hailey.

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