Virginia Ginny Wood

Ginny, you introduced me to a whole new world as a 16 year growing up in California, driving me to Alaska to spend the summer of 1964 at Camp Denali. You were so opposite from mom, you became my hero and opened my eyes to a whole new world. Oh how I wanted my children to know you. You would have recognized that spirit of adventure in each of them. I will always cherish the last time we talked on the beach just before Nana passed. I still dream of returning to Alaska to show them their...

Oh blessed wild spirit, we carry on in your shimmering wake! Love, laughter, and tears of gratitude...

Oh dear Ginny, adventurer first class! Her spirit brightens all and ever! Blessings and gratitude to you, out there scouting the great beyond

Ginny grew up with the Milton B Howe (my grandfather) family and the Al Rogers family at Waterville Washington. I got to know her in later years and enjoyed our infrequent conversations.

I met her several times.
I have her book and waiting to read it.
Very adventurous lady.
You will be missed.

I shall always cherish my time with Ginny .. our visits ... sharing her stories of an interesting 'bold' life! What a legacy she leaves for conservation of Alaska! We all will miss Ginny!

An incredible woman who gifted many of us. I always appreciated our visits and your sense of adventure. Thank you for the guiding light.

A wonderful example of an adventurous life lived fully with modesty and warmth of spirit. The few occasions that our paths crossed in Fairbanks were memorable for her unwavering respect for the natural world and earthy dignity. She and Celia are fondly remembered out here by old timers.

Ginny was a jem. The great things that she and Celia did for Alaska and the Environmental movement there was superb. She will be remembered forever.