San Diego, California
1920 - 2010
Virginia Gangsei, 89, died peacefully on Nov. 26, 2010 in San Diego following a prolonged illness.
She and her husband Rev. Lyle Gangsei lived in Thousand Oaks from 1963 1996, when Lyle passed away. Virginia returned to live at Leisure Village in Camarillo from 2006 2009. She was born...
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As associate pastor at Holy Trinity Lutheran, Thousand Oaks, (1989-1996) it was my privilege to get to know Lyle and Virginia, who were dedicated members there. Blessed be the memory of both Lyle and Virginia!!
Pastor Rebecca Johnson Aardahl
Rebecca Aardahl
December 18, 2010 | Bismarck, ND
We moved here (Southern California) when I was a freshman (72-73). The counselor told me to go for an "easier" English Teacher. Thank you Mrs. Gangsei. I chose the tougher road (still love a challenge). You taught me a great deal about English. You taught me more about life - about the rewards for hard work, about believing in myself, about organization and never giving up. To this day, it was the "proudest A" I ever received. You gave so much. I hope you're teaching the "Scarlett...
Janet MacNeil
December 15, 2010 | Thousand Oaks, CA
She was a wonderful teacher; as a "limey" foreign exchange student, I have many fond memories of her English class at NPHS in 1972/3.
Martin Smale
December 13, 2010 | England
A wonderful, dedicated teacher (freshman English, 1970)...
Larry Smith
December 12, 2010 | Thousand Oaks, CA
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Bob Greaves
December 09, 2010 | Ventura, CA