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Virginia Wilson Obituary

Virginia Wilson, 81, of Holland, died Saturday, July 25, 2020 at LakeSide Vista community in Holland, with her daughter, Lise, at her bedside. She was preceded in death by her husband, John "Jack" Wilson. In addition to her daughter Lise she is survived by her son, Timothy Wilson, and daughter-in-law, Pamela Graham. Virginia was born and brought up in Madison, Minnesota. As a young woman she obtained her Med-Tech training and degree in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she met her future husband Jack. They were married for 49 years, residing first in Minneapolis, then Toledo, OH, and Iowa City, IA before settling in Holland in 1971. Virginia devoted her life to being a loving, caring wife and mother to her children. She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church in Holland. Due to the current conditions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, a memorial service has been postponed but details will be announced when they are determined. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, charitable contributions in Virginia's memory be sent to the Dementia Society of America or the Alzheimer's Association. Please visit www.lakeshorememorial.com to leave a message or memory for the family.

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Published by The Holland Sentinel on Jul. 30, 2020.

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Jean-Michel Creviere

August 24, 2020

I wanted to say I have fond memories of a caring person. My mother wanted to add memories of playing tennis with Virginia and sharing a beer afterward. Condolences to the family and my deepest sympathies.

Eyassu Habte-Gabr

August 3, 2020

You will be greatly missed, Virginia. Thanks for such wonderful friendship of over 50 years. God Bless

Jeffrey Strand (Virginia's nephew) and Kim Wm. Jeppesen

August 2, 2020

From Kim Wm. Jeppesen and Jeffrey Strand from Minneapolis,

To Aunt Virginia Wilson's Family, Tim and Pamela, Lise, we extend our condolences on your loss of Mom. May you all find solace in remembrance of good times over the many years. Jeff is grateful that he saw Aunt Virginia in Minneapolis this past year at the funeral service for Uncle David O. Strand.

I remember well the times when Ginna and Jack would visit with Ralph and Illa Strand, my parents. We wish your Family peace during this time of grief.

Sally & Del Michel

July 30, 2020

Virginia was a loving and wonderful friend.
All of us who were lucky to know her, carry a part of her warmth and “down to earth” good sense and humor in our hearts.
We will miss her very much.
Sally & Del

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