Virginia D. "Ginny" DeVore

Virginia D. "Ginny" DeVore obituary, Wichita, KS

Virginia D. "Ginny" DeVore

Virginia DeVore Obituary

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Wichita lost one of its beautiful ladies when Virginia "Ginny" D. DeVore passed away on February 17, 2013, in Wickenburg, AZ, at the age of 78. Ginny and her husband, Richard, lived most of their lives in Wichita, but have made Wickenburg, AZ, their residence and winter home for the past 15 years. She is survived by her husband, Richard A. DeVore; two daughters: Patty de Oliveira and husband Luiz, of Brazil, Amy Sullivan Merritt and husband Rob, of Chicago; a sister, Elinor Smith of Tribune, KS; a stepdaughter Ashley DeVore of San Francisco; a stepson Richard S. DeVore and wife Mimi, of New York; five grandchildren; two step-grandsons; two great grandchildren; and her 104 year old stepmother, Margaret Rice, of Wichita. Her husbands, Robert Moore and Wendell Sullivan, preceded her in death, as did her son Robert Moore Sullivan, parents Marguerite and Dean Rice, and a sister Karen McNaughten. Ginny enjoyed time with her family, entertaining, golf, travel, and - as all that knew her will attest - clothes, jewelry and shoes. She was a fashionable and elegant lady who was deeply loved by all her family and friends. Private graveside services will be held. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to the Wichita Art Museum or the Wichita Community Foundation. There will be a celebration of Ginny's life at the Wichita Country Club, Sunday, March 3, from 5:00-6:30PM. All of her many friends and acquaintances are invited.

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October 26, 2019

Jenn DeVore posted to the memorial.

June 21, 2013

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March 13, 2013

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Jenn DeVore

October 26, 2019

Ginny was a very open and personable friend, she always was such a funny and snarky person! I miss her and her laugh so much :) The world is a lot less fun without her. Miss you my friend.

Marsha Howbert Marshall

June 21, 2013

Dear Amy & Patty....I just learned of your moms death tonight....wondered why I couldn't find her on FB or when my emails to her came back to me....It is me, your old babysitter Marsha Howbert....oh, the fun times I had sitting for Robert & Patty, and Amy as an infant!!! In the past few years, your mom & I got back in touch,,,it was great for us to catch up on both our growing families ! I would dearly love to hear from you ! Your family was always such a great part of my life ! Please email me [email protected] call me 913-579-8245
Your mom was a very positive force in my life....I will miss her, but her spirit remains in my memories of her !!

March 13, 2013

To Patty, Amy, and Dick:
Jim and I were so sad to hear of our old friend Ginny's passing. What a wonderful woman she was. We were young newlyweds, and travelled through the Marine Corps together - from Oklahoma City to Quantico to Pensacola to South Texas. Our older kids played together as toddlers. In Pensacola, we always cooked burgers together and pooled the other dishes, using our limited funds. Ginny was always so much fun. I did not know how to cook at all. I always give Ginny credit for teaching this young wife how to cook! She made delicious cherry pies! Ginny will always be a part of our fondest memories.
Love, Suzie and Jim Fentriss, Oklahoma City

Kevin Stultz

March 4, 2013

Amy, Patty, and Families,
Your Mom Ginny will be greatly missed. I had the great pleasure of seeing her out to lunch recently and it just reminded me of what a wonderful person she was. I will always remember and treasure our formative Pershing Street memories of which your Mom Ginny was such a big part. I am grateful she was part of my life. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.

March 4, 2013

Dick,

Words of condolence seem very ineffectual in the face of your great loss. However, I do want you to know that you have my deepest sympathy. Your cousin, Carla

Robert Collina\s

March 3, 2013

Hi Dick . . .

I was very sad to read Jenny's obituary in yesterday's paper. My thoughts are with you and your family.

bob collins

March 3, 2013

Hi Dick . . .

I was very sad to read Jenny's obituary in yesterday's paper. My thoughts are with you and your family.

bob collins

March 2, 2013

I was so saddened to hear about Ginny's passing. I have a lot of pleasant memories when my family lived near Ginny. She was always so positive and pleasant. Julie O'Gara and Carol O'Gara Kuzniar

Bill Veatch Jr.

March 1, 2013

Dick,I found out about Ginny last night, I know she will be missed alot. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Steve Hutchinson

February 28, 2013

Dick- I'm saddened to learn of Ginny's passing. I know how much love and light she brought to you. My prayers are with you and your family.

Sally Tinker McGrath

February 27, 2013

Amy and entire family, What a Beautiful lady and what happy, happy memories of growing up on Pershing - the good old days!!! She will be missed. Our Loss and Heaven's gain.

Brenda Decker

February 27, 2013

Patty,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Your mom was a very nice person.

Thinking of you,

EG

February 26, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Robert Kubish

February 26, 2013

Dick, we are both so sorry to hear about Ginny. She was a great lady,we loved working for her.Our prayers are with you during this hard time.
Robert and Elease Kubish

Dallas Raby

February 25, 2013

Dick,we have warm memories of you and Ginny in Wichita. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Chris Coonrod

February 25, 2013

I am sorry for your loss Dick, My prayers are with you and your family.

Gary Seiler

February 24, 2013

Dick,Our thoughts And prayers are with You and your family.

Gary,Jan Seiler

Staci McCune-Rickard

February 24, 2013

Dick, both Ginny and you will always have a special place in my heart. We are praying for you and your family during this time of loss.

February 24, 2013

Dick, we were so sorry to hear about Ginny. She was a wonderful lady & you guys made such a neat couple. We will always remember our fishing trip up north with you guys & my folks. You & your family are in our prayers. Carl & Donna Coonrod

February 23, 2013

Dick & Family, We already miss Ginny's warm personality, thoughtfullness, energy and beauty. She has always been a inspiration to all of her family and friends. We have wonderful memories of our trips and get-to-gethers in Arizona. You are in our hearts and prayers, love Marc & Marilyn Webb

Tom & Liz Steele

February 23, 2013

Dick,Kids and Family. So sorry for your loss. I have always admired "Ginny" and her beautiful smile. God Bless!!!!

Ruedine (Billins) Davis

February 22, 2013

Dick, very sorry to hear of your loss. A friend sent me the article in the
Wichita paper. My Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Robin Sanders

February 22, 2013

Sandra and Robert Moore....My name is Robin Sullivan. My father was Robert D. Sullivan (Moore)...I would like to meet some of the Moore's. Please email me at [email protected]

February 22, 2013

Thinking of you Dick, kids, and family - I knew Ginny through my mother and father, Claude and Myrna Foltz- Ginny was a beautiful woman both inside and out. Lots of prayers are with you!
Jim and Jackie Foltz

Robert Moore

February 21, 2013

Aunt Ginny. We only recently connected, but the 'welcoming spirit' of your voice coupled with your sweet disposition made me regret having not found you earlier in my life. When I hear and read what people say about you, I truly believe your presence will be missed and the loss will be felt by many. May you rest in peach in the house of our Lord. John 3:16 Robert S. Moore

Sandra Moore

February 21, 2013

I was sadden to hear of Ginny's passing. Even tho I never met Ginny, she played an important part in my life many years ago with her gracious spirit and kindness. Her late husband Robert and my late husband Bud Moore, were brothers. God bless her and her loving family. May she rest in peace.

Peg Vines

February 21, 2013

She was very kind to me and my small kids when I worked at Sullivan-Higdon agency.
A classy, pleasant woman.

February 21, 2013

Dick - we were saddened to learn of Ginny passing. She was a special lady for sure. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Paul and Pegi Stephenson

February 20, 2013

No matter what losses she endured in her lifetime,, Ginny always came up with style and a smile, she was much admired, I'm glad you found each other, God bless her and you, Jeremy Farrell Forbes

February 20, 2013

Dearest Amy, Rob and family-
You are in our prayers.
With love and our most sincere condolences.
-Greg & Layla Williams Schnacke
-Aleta Williams
-Kent Williams

February 20, 2013

Love you so much, Ginny. I will always remember you. Susan Levine

Jerry & Lillian Dibblee

February 20, 2013

Dick:

I knew Ginny was a very special woman the first time I met her so many years ago.
Lillian and I want to express our sadness on learning of her passing. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Don Gaylor

February 20, 2013

Dear Dick & Family - Our world will not be quite as beautiful...and your pain and sorrow caused by the death of Ginny is deeply shared at our house. Col. Don & Will Gaylor

Denise Pitts

February 19, 2013

Sweet drems Ginny

Allan & Ann Werre

February 19, 2013

Dick, we are so sorry to hear of your loss, We thought alot of Ginny and know how she will be missed by all her family. Our sympathy, Allan & Ann Werre

Beth King

February 19, 2013

Dick,

I am so terribly sorry for your loss and so terribly saddened by this news. Ginny was quite special to me -- and she will be missed. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts.

Ken Brasted

February 19, 2013

Dick,Sherrie and I are saddened by your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

February 19, 2013

Dick,Sherrie and I are saddened at you're loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ken Brasted

February 19, 2013

Richard & Family, So Sorry to hear of Virginia passing, I know how much you
will miss her. Our thought and Prayers
are with you.
Ron & Jan Miller

Brent Hartman

February 19, 2013

Richard, I am sorry for you and your families loss.

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