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Virginia Moehring Obituary
Of El Dorado Hills, California left this world on March 27, 2008 on her final adventure to be reunited with her God and departed loved ones. Ginger was a warm and unforgettable human being whose great compassion and love touched many lives. She was born in Chicago on October 29, 1939. Ginger grew up in Michigan raised by her beloved grandma Mary Morris. She attended Michigan State University and Mexico City College. Ginger continued her studies at the University of Michigan and community colleges in Ann Arbor and Alpena, Michigan as well as at Folsom, California. She was proud of her 3.8 GPA and every day of her life was involved in learning, teaching or service. Though raised in the mid west, she was truly a ''California girl'' embracing the geographic beauty and lifestyle of this great state.
Ginger was preceded in death by her parents, grandmother Mary Morris, a son Robert Brandon Moehring, and a special aunt Vera Hart. She is survived by her loving husband David Moehring MD, her adoring children, son Dr. Kurt Moehring (Michele) of Bay City, Texas, precious daughter Mary Elizabeth Moehring of Santa Clarita, California, and grandchildren Caroline Paige and Wyatt William Moehring. Also a sister, Sam (Dan) McCormick and family of Hayward, California, close cousins Michael and Jay Hart, sisters-in-law Elaine Granquist of Minneapolis, Christine Huebner (Carl) of East Tawas, Michigan, JoAnn Pinkerton (William) of Roanoke Virginia, and brothers-in-law Richard Moehring (Jackie) of Houston, Texas, and John Moehring of East Tawas, Michigan and eight loved nieces and one nephew.
Ginger was a giving and gracious person of many interests and talents. Her paintings and metal sculpture grace her home or were given, as gifts to loved ones. She was a spiritual woman and was active in her churches in Ann Arbor, Michigan and Folsom, California. Ginger read for the blind, volunteered at homes for the elderly and troubled youths, provided clothing for the needy and was a sometime server for Saint Vincent De Paul. She was a strong supporter of Habitat for Humanity. Ginger taught English to children in Southern India, and to Hispanic immigrants in the Sacramento area. Along with her husband David, a member of the department of orthopaedic surgery at UC Davis Medical Center, she was a sustaining donor to the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation as well as other local and national charities.
She was a docent at the Crocker Museum of Art and a supporter of the B Street Theatre. Ginger was active in community theatre both in Alpena and Ann Arbor, Michigan where she starred in Ibsen's plays Heda Gabler and Blithe Spirit. She was awarded Actress of the Year for her stellar performance in Same Time Next Year. As an aside, she continued modeling into midlife and occasionally would be reconnected with old friends who had seen her in a television or video commercial. Ginger loved entertaining and was a gourmet cook. She was blessed with the gift of gracious hospitality.
Ginger had a great interest in the Third World and ancient civilization. She was a passionate student of the Hispanic language and culture. She traveled the path of the Mayans in Central America and explored the Incan civilization in Peru. She trekked the hills in Nepal and paddled down the Niger River to Timbuktu. Each trip was recorded in an entertaining pictorial journal that was eagerly awaited by friends and family. She reminded her friends that she "traveled from Katmandu to Timbuktu." Upon returning home from these many journeys she expressed an ever-greater appreciation for home and family.
Ginger was truly a renaissance woman. She would light up the room with her arresting beauty and charismatic persona. Memories of this and her zest for all that is good in life will help us heal as we grieve.
Dearest Ginger, special child of God, may He hold you in His almighty hand and comfort us in our sorrow until we are all once again reunited.
A celebration of the life of Ginger Moehring will be held at the Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church, 11427 Fair Oaks Blvd, on Saturday April 5, 2008 at 2 pm.
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Donald Paradise
March 26, 2024
Such a fine and gracious lady.We miss here.
April 25, 2015
April 25, 2015
Hi David -
In many ways, we continue to meet Ginger. The photos in this gallery are a lovely part of that experience. I can't help but think ahead to Enjoli Virginia's discovery of the beauty, grace and fun in her sweet Grandmother's life. Thank you for the many ways which you have brought her spirit to life for us.
Mike & Beth (Ruyak) McWhirter
March 24, 2014
Dear David –
Ginger was a very special person who added a rich and beautiful texture to our lives. Her infectious smile, warm heart and loving friendship will always be remembered. The Ohmart family was truly blessed to have known Ginger.
She will remain in our hearts for as long as we live.
With Love,
The Ohmart Family
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Gourmet dinner at Cullens 8-05
February 23, 2014
The Intrepid Traveler
Sally Cullen
February 23, 2014
The intrepid traveler- Ethiopia, January 2006
Sally Cullen
February 23, 2014
My Valentine...xoxo
david moehring
February 22, 2014
Grandaughter Caroline Paige Moehring
David Moehring
July 10, 2012
Grandson Wyatt William Moehring
July 10, 2012
Sally Cullen
April 10, 2012
April 2, 2012
Dear Dave,
I had a lovely dream about Ginger last night. It's been quite a while, so this was very special. She was wearing a huge smile and a pink rain coat. She asked me if I thought the raincoat would be right for her next trip. We were so happy to see each other and had a wonderful conversation. I remember snippets....something about men having "boy chips" implanted to explain their childish behavior.
She looked radiant...
Happy Easter,
Sally
Earl Edmonds
April 4, 2012
June 22, 2008
Ginger,
Sorry we didn't make it to your final resting place,but we know that the trip to East Tawas, Michigan was not your last journey. You are now with the angels and will experience many greater adventures than you had in this life. Maybe you will take a little time to pray for us who are in doubt as to where we may go when it is our turn. Meanwhile,our thoughts and prayers are still with you and your family who will miss your radiant presence in this life. Our love and prayers,
Earl & Dorothy Edmonds
GINGER & JOANN - APENA,MICHIGAN
January 16, 2012
Diana Martyn
January 8, 2012
To the Moehring Family
My 20 year partner, Ragnor Seglund, Accounting Professor, and I spent many dinner and social events with Dave and Ginger. Ragnor played many tennis games with the Moehring's.
I enjoyed knowing Ginger, she was someone who lived and loved life and her shining light will live on. Ginger was a gift in my life with her words of wisdom to me. Thank you Ginger for sharing your inspirational journey and your strong positive mental attitude which made an impact on my life.
May God be the wind under your wings and the healing shade for your family.
Birthday Girl- Carmel,Ca. Oct.29th,2007
David Moehring
December 14, 2011
Robert Schaider
December 1, 2011
April 19, 2008
Dear Dave,Kurt,and Mary,
It was truly an honor to be asked to contribute something so personal to Ginger's memorial service. I shared some wonderful memories and shed a few tears while assembling the CD presentation. Ginger was a truly wonderful person who enhanced the lives of everyone she met,and I believe the world is a better place because of her perpetually positive attitude, contagious zest for life,and the relationships she developed throughout her life.
Michelle and I will always remember Ginger with a smile, for our lives have forever been enriched having known her.
Much love,
Robert and Michelle
Alex Yong
October 27, 2011
April 2008
Dear Dr. Moehring,
I am very sorry for your loss. Ginger was the most wonderful and the most beautiful person I have ever met. She is the mother I wish I could have had.
Alex Yong
Printha& Ron Ostan
October 27, 2011
Christmas 2008
Dear David,
I am writing to wish you strength and some comfort from wonderful past memories at this difficult season-the first without your beloved Ginger.
So many,many people will be thinking of you and grieving for your-for our loss. Ginger was so very special and such a good friend. For so many years we have valued the friendship,kindness, and thoughtfulness we have shared with both of you.Friends like you are few in life.
If you need a shoulder to lean on-someone to help you through a difficult day, please call!
I hope you can feel our arms around you.
Love,
Printha
Robert Brandon Moehring- graduation day
David Moehring
October 12, 2011
September 18, 2011
My dear friend Ginger,
My neibhbor, my friend,and oh yes, 'my partner in crime.' After three consecutive years missing that wonderful Christmas letter from you, I am afraid I fell victim to the old adage, 'no news is good news,' while in my heart, I was afraid that something had gone awry. I hoped and prayed for other reasons, such as traveling outside of the country or being busy with your grandchildren and their lives, that was until David called this past April and let us know of your plight.
Memories are etched in my heart and my head. Many years have passed since you moved next door to us in Jackson, MS. David left for Vietnam, and we got busy...whether we were making those "wacky cupcakes" or Dr. Sansings Beef Bourguignon, taking upholstry classes, having cocktails or just being moms. You were never intimidated by anything, you taught me to take on challenges, and to accept the God given talents that would take me far beyond my wildest dreams. Those were happy days, and our friendship grew into something that could stand the "test of time."
The war eventually came to an end. David returned home and y'all moved back to Michigan. Time passed quickly. There was a move from Michigan to California for y'all. We both lost a piece of our hearts, when we lost our children, Mark and Bobby. Hard times for both families; but, we learned to live with the heartache.
I am a believer in what we live, makes us who we are, and humility is so often connected to ones recall of the past.
You my dear friend made your Grandmother proud. I have never known anyone with such a great enthusiastic outlook on life, and I always marveled at your passion for living, you were always happy, always smiling,and you always had an uplifting spirit that could not be crushed. I often thought of you over the years with a smile on my face and in my heart...every time I used your grandmothers bowl, the one you gave me, to stir up something, when I ran across one of your little notes [rhymes] you would stick into the little gifts you gave me, or when I used one of your recipes.
Although it is the time in our lives to say "goodbye," we go forward with hope knowing one day we will meet again.
There is a familiar quotation by Thomas Campbell, which says:
"To live in the hearts of those we leave behind, is not to die."
I will miss you my dear friend; but, you will always be with me.
Love,
Sandra Massey
David,
Ginger focused on life's journey with grace and strength, she was the most unpretentious person I ever knew...I loved her for that.
Remembering is a gift. It is the most wonderful thing that God allows us, for some reason, we don't really understand this until we loose those we love.
We were so saddened to hear of your great loss.
We love you too,
Frank and Sandra Massey
Ginger in Guatamala-route of the Mayan trip
david moehring
August 29, 2011
Ginger-Ethiopia,2006 -(or maybe Grace Kelly)
david moehring
August 27, 2011
Piddlin' Pete-Mary Mayo Hall, MSU
david moehring
August 27, 2011
KURT-and dos amigos
david moehring
August 18, 2011
Kurt Moehring- graduation
david moehring
August 16, 2011
August 10, 2011
April 2, 2011
Dear David,
I am heartened that you found something uplifting in reading my e-mail message to you.I find it once again more than coincidence that my reference in Ginger's Legacy book... that something greater than the written word must exist to express the inexpressible.A fact revealed to me by that very pathway....thru a sacred mass.
I have always questioned to myself and privately asked why it seems some people have such astounding and clear visions of their faith...why is it that some can point to an event or reflect on some other defined point in their life where something or someone touched them so deeply and vividly..for Paul it was a lightening bolt,for Luther a fierce storm...but for the more common among us there seems to be a whole spectrum of these things that lead to either change or a more clear direction or purpose in living.I have dismissed many of these accounts as finding Jesus or God..much like a child on a milk carton.Even should such an occurrence present,I suspect we are more wont to chalk it off to coincidence or chance. I remember when Chris and I flipped over a bridge and dropped 35 feet or so in his Bronco thinking it was curtains as we rolled over the concrete edge of the bridge-and afterwards with Chris in the ICU and the docs trying to reduce what they thought was a cervical fracture..and the operation to fuse scheduled for the next morning..Probably the most fervently I have ever prayed was that night asking,pleading with God to let me take his place..and let him be the one walking around like I was so fortunate to have been doing.Can you imagine,the very next morning as we were preparing to go down to the surgical suite receiving a call from the hospital saying it was all a misdiagnosis,as you remember-"pseudo subluxation".I believe is the term..we were told we could come and take him home that morning! My prayer had been
answered..verbatim..miracle..or something else ? I tell you I did not put nearly the weight on that event as I have on with this revelation.which brings me to why I am writing once again. You see,I was awakened to the inexpressible ...that the spiritual message in the Mass we sang last Sunday, March 27th,through the connection and reminder of the date in your final entry in the Legacy book. It was for me like Helen Keller at the water fountain or Archimedes in the bath house..and that is also why I immediately wrote you that letter.Interestingly,the Hebrew word for "Angel" (Malach) is interchangeable with the word for "messenger".So this was not just a warm fuzzy coincidental and spiritual story..to make good sermon material...it indeed was to convey a message to you and to me...to me in that it has rekindled my worship experience and is perhaps the closest thing to an out-of-body experience as I could ever have imagined. The Kingdom of Heaven was a nice ideal...a place even Christ could only describe in the abstract. As likened for me now, it is not "what' the dominion of Heaven is "like",rather it is sufficient only to know that I know the Kingdom of Heaven "IS"
And for you ,dear brother,know that as this Mass cries out..."In the midst of life...we are in death" (from the Agnus Dei)..that those who have passed before us...not just our beloved Ginger...have eternal rest and eternal light only when we can let them free to live in that beautiful place.This message came through over and over as each movement of the Mass progressed..
Your sorrow and grasping for something you can not lay hold of,change or recreate is a source of unrest and sadness with the angels. Hopefully,like I have,you can receive a sense of calmness and release from whatever keeps you tethered to that which cannot and should not be altered. By our faith,we believe we will ultimately witness this eternal light and that it will come soon enough and in due time.
Breathe again,heal again,love again....I am only the messenger.
Love,
your brother Richard
Don Paradise
June 21, 2011
Dave,
I think of you and Ginger everyday. What a loss.
Don
Stephen Emert
June 20, 2011
4/5/2008
Kurt-
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom.She was such a special lady. I know first hand what you're going through and have felt the same pain.Be assured that the grief will pass and the fond memories of your mom will become more vivid. It seems even more difficult when we lose those special people-our moms- unexpectedly.
Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Your friend,
Stephen
wendy emert
June 20, 2011
April 2008
Dear Dave,
Honoring the life of someone very special who will always be remembered...you and yours are in my thoughts. Ginger will be deeply missed,she was loved so by everyone !
With deepest sympathy,
Wendy Emert
Richard Moehring
June 4, 2011
March 27, 2011- Three years to the day, of Ginger's death.
Jackie and I just returned from an Abendmusik program where we performed John Rutter's Requiem. Our Hosanna choir combined forces with Kinsman Lutheran in this beautiful and poignant work accompanied by harp,oboe,cello,timpani,amd Glockenspiel muscians. We had begun working on this mass for a couple of months. Early on, someone had asked why we were singing this particular opus but basically we were told that it had been selected by the Abendmusik director,Elizabeth Marks,some time ago.....she also sang the soprano parts. I hope to have a CD at some point as it was professionally recorded.
A requiem is a mass for the dead.Rutter's work has seven movements....Requiem Aeternam, Out of the Deep, Pie Jesu, SanctusAgnus Dei, The Lord is my Shepard,and Lux Aeterna...Each movement has it's own wonderful moments musically and in text....but the main reason I am telling you this is after being reminded of the date by David's entry in the Legacy Guest book for Ginger...I now know the reason why we sung this beautiful mass on this day...I can tell you I no longer believe in coincidences ...there was a divine hand in this from above.
Or, if you prefer coincidences,consider that Rutter finished this work (movements 1,2, 4,and 7) in Sacramento....it was first performed at Lover's Lane United Methodist Church in Dallas.... on October 13th,1985.
Requiem aeternam...."Grant them rest eternal"..dona eis Domine..et lux perpetua luceat eis..."Lord our God we pray to thee... may light perpetual shine on them forever"
I know why we sang this work....an angel visited us today.
Love,
Richard
Joann Pinkerton
May 16, 2011
April 12, 2008
Dear David,
I remember the last time I saw Ginger like it was yesterday...we sat eating ice cream cones with Kurt and his little ones. Silly conversation at an old favorite- Marian's Dairy Bar in East Tawas. We said our goodbyes and promised to get together soon. The family reunion 0f summer 2007, was over and slowly we were all going our separate ways. So thankful for the nice time together.I keep thinking of how Daddy and Aunt Winnie would always add a "God willing" to or goodbyes.They had it right-never take a day for granted.
Remembering you today...can it be just a week since we all gathered to remember and honor Ginger ? That was such a special day.
Time is a strange thing...everyone talks about how time heals but the truth is things are never the same. It is our will and daily choosing to make the best of each day that will help to give us new inspiration and direction. I keep Ginger's wise words to Mary on our fridge. Keep reading her wishes for everyone. It is insightful and inspiring. So Ginger expressed,in her complete lack of pity for her circumstances,her embracement of her faith and her desire for us to continue to live as she did-with zest and and appreciation for each God given day.
I am humbled by her faith,encouraged by her hope and confidence that each of us has the power to fulfill her wishes. She shared our dreams and I know that her concern was for our future well being and happiness. As she said,our tomorrows and dreams go on and she will now see them from another perspective. How all that works is a great mystery but the Bible does say that what we can't understand now will one day be very clear. Faith is that hope that we have in the unseen mystery of life.
Thinking of all of you today. Words fail to express how much we love and care for you.
Love from your sister,
Joann
Pam Vedder
May 16, 2011
Apri, 2008
Dear Dr Moehring,
There are times when life doesn't follow paths of our choice.Your loss at this time will somewhat change your journey,but it won't change who you are....the accomplished and compassionate surgeon that I have come to know these past several months.
I realize that cards often seem to be a constant reminder of a difficult time,but I wanted you to know that you are still in my prayers. Please know that you have the support and caring of so many who keep you close in thought and wiah you comfort and peace,
With Prayers,
Pam
Mark& Yuri Hoffer
May 16, 2011
May,2008
Dear Dr Moehring,
Yuri and I wanted to tell you how sorry we were to hear about Ginger.She was a very nice person who I enjoyed seeing at our annual orthopedic graduations.I will always have nice memories of having dinner with you guys when I was a chief resident on the total joint service. She was a warm and beautiful person that we all miss.
I know that I have used "nice" several times-the truth is I am not very good at writing these types of notes. Anyhow,Yuri and I are both very sorry for your great loss.I know words can't describe what you are feeling. I am sorry that I am not in California right now to be a better friend to you. I will be in touch when I finish my fellowship here in New Zealand and am back in the states.
Take Care,
Mark Hoffer MD & Yuri
Frank&Tink Boutin
May 16, 2011
4-6-2008
Dear David & family,
I just heard that you had lost that lovely and talented wife,whom we first met with you at an Orthopedic meeting in Tuscon.I followed your orthopedic work and was proud of your accomplishments on the Trauma Service at the UCD med center.
I felt bad that we never had the opportunity to see more of your wonderful wife's talents in our community.
I know that you have suffered a great loss at this time after such an interesting life & great children that she provided you.
We hope that Ginger did not have to suffer in her final days & that God is taking the best care of her with no sickness or pain anymore. I am sure that she is saving one of the best spots for you when you get finished with this world and are together again for eternity.
Very Sincerely,
Frank Boutin MD, and Tink
Phyllis l Lipscomb
May 16, 2011
April,2008
Dear Doctor Moehring,
I was saddened to learn of your recent loss,and additionally,to hear it was so unexpected.Jane Wierman was my source of information and also told me you and your wife have a host of friends who are sharing your loss and who will be there for you in the days ahead.
As I am writing this I am reading the note which accompanied the beautiful floral arrangement you sent to me three and a half years ago, at the death of my beloved husband Paul the first Chairman of Orthopedics at UC Davis.
Your kind message was most appreciated then, and is equally so today. And the flowers themselves gave me pleasure here in the living room for days,and then, eventually it was time to move them to a terrace just outside a large glass door at the end of the room,but giving the effect of still being inside and able to be appreciated.
I was pleased that our paths crossed at the Tipton reception.
Again, my deepest sympathy to you.
Do know happy memories will help.
Sincerely,
Phyllis Lipscomb
Frank& Evie Palumbo
May 16, 2011
April,2008
David,
Please accept my sincere sympathy on your loss of Ginger.When Evie and I saw you both at the Houston airport last November,Ginger looked spry and chipper to us both. Until I read the obituary in the Bee,I was unawrae of any problems going on.
I was then back in Chicago,seeing my aging mother's needs at the time of Ginger's service.Evie represented us both.
Evie and I will keep Ginger's memory in our thoughts and prayers.
Your long time friend and orthopedic colleague.
Frank Palumbo
Raja Daya
May 16, 2011
4-15-08
Dear Dr. Moehring,
Many mourn with you at this time in the loss of your loved one....yet we also honor the life that was lived so well.
I'll always remember you and your staff at UCD Med center as those who saved my life.Please accept my and my family's condolences in your time of loss. I would do anything in my power to express my gratitude to you.
Love,
Raja Daya , and parents Peter and Hana Daya
Udo &Tina Gessner
May 16, 2011
April, 2008
Dave,
My heart goes out to you. Ginger was a great spirit amongst us. She will be missed. I was glad to have known her.
Udo &Tina Gessner
Jan Ertl
May 16, 2011
April, 2008
Dave,
I am so sorry to hear about Ginger.I saw the notice in the paper. She was such a wonderful person and a great soul mate. My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
P.S.
I will never have a better teacher... thank you for all you have given me.
Jan Ertl MD
Fred & Linda Myers
May 16, 2011
April 28, 2008
Dear Dr. Moehring,
You are in our thoughts as you grieve the loss of your wife. The notice in the Sacramento Bee described a very beautiful person- I hope you find comfort in her memory.
Best Regards,
Linda Meyers
Dear Dave,
You have many friends and colleagues including and especially the Meyers' who want to be available to you during very difficult times...You are the consummate physician,always concerned about your patients-now we get to care about you and you are allowed to grieve and heal.
Best,
Fred Myers MD
Ragnor & Diana Seglund-Martyn
May 16, 2011
April,2008
Dear Dave
We are thinking of you during your time of sorrow & loss. We hope time will give you solace. We know Ginger is in a special place in Heaven, She was such a good person !
We are here for you Dave,
Ragnor and Diana
Bob & Clarice McGee
May 16, 2011
April,2008
David,
Ginger was the best of the class..and my girlfriend to boot in the 11th grade at Lake Orion High ! She lived life to the fullest and brought unto this earth a bit of beauty,love...and faith.. And now.. her life will ever be reflected in your heart forever.
Bob McGee
Hanna & Bill Gasser
May 16, 2011
April,2008
Dear David,Mary,and Kurt,
At times like these,words always fail me.I can only imagine your pain knowing how much Ginger's passing saddens me. But I thank God that I had the privilege to share some time with her and take solace in remembering those times.
I will think of Ginger every time I see a beautiful butterfly !
Love,
Hanna
Carol,Lauren,Michael Schleuter
May 16, 2011
April 5, 2008
David,
It is with great love that radiated across the street that I can write this. Ginger is now with Max,in my heart and mind forever. Bless you and your family.You and your dear wife have impacted me more than you can know I'm grateful to have known you both.
Michael Schleuter,
David and Family,
Ginger was always an inspiration to me, a fellow traveler. I always enjoyed exchanging travel stories with her.She will truly be missed.
With Love,
Lauren Schleuter
Ginger was one of God's great gifts of love to us all. She was such an incredible smart funny and beautiful woman. I feel honored to have known her and learned from her.Thanks for being such wonderful people and neighbors.
God bless you !
Carol Schleuter
Larry & Charlene Lixey
May 16, 2011
April,2008
Dear Dave and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Gimger's battle with cancer and related strokes.We can't begin to know your loss.She was a delightful woman. God bless you in this sad time.
Larry and Charlene
Roger and mary jane Bauer
May 16, 2011
April,2008
Dear David,
Roger and I feel so sorry for your loss.We are thinking of you at this difficult time and wishing you the healing power of many beautiful memories..
Love,
Roger and Mary Jane
Dick & Louise Hertzler
May 12, 2011
Christmas, 2008
Dear Dave,
I'm so sorry about Ginger's death.My sister mailed the notice that was in the paper.I know you have wonderful memories. I always appreciated Ginger's descriptive Christmas letters and the interesting accounts of her world travels.The two of you had a long and great marriage. I hope you've been able to work through you great loss.
Dick Hertzler
Mary Elizabeth-graduation day !
david moehring
April 21, 2011
Amy&David Bashaw
April 12, 2011
April, 2008
Dear Uncle David, Kurt and Mary,
We love you and you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Aunt Ginger was "the Best'- We miss her laugh and smile and loving heart.
Much Love,
Amy, David and kids
Bud & Liz Littler
April 12, 2011
April 7, 2008
Dear Dave,
Liz and I were both saddened to read of Gingers demise in the Alpena News where years ago she received kudos as an acclaimed actress at the Thunder Bay Community Theater.
Reading of her long list of accomplishments and activities makes me wonder where she had time to look after a guy like you ? :)..but surely she did so !
I remember her as being an eternally youthful spirit when you lived here in northern Michigan.
Please accept our condolences.
All the Best,
Bud Littler
Hari & Ann Reddi
April 12, 2011
April 2, 2008
Dear David,
So very sorry to hear about Ginger's passing. I was very saddened and shocked. Ginger had a full life ..and exciting at every turn! She was always kind and helpful.
May her soul rest in peace.
Best Regards,
Hari
jim& helen Smolko
April 12, 2011
May 4, 2008
Dear friend Dave,
You are frequently in my thoughts. It is now almost 40 years to the day since I left Viet Nam and you took over for me as commanding officer of D company. What a plethora of experience has filled those quickly passed years !
You and your children must be feeling lost and sad trying to adjust your loss.
Ginger was such a beautiful,loving and caring person. She lived life with zest,insight and humor which really touched everyone who was fortunate enough to have known her. Your life will surely never the same. Cherish the many wonderful memories that you have. I shall certainly do that.
We've experienced and shared some bumps on the road of life.You once told me that faith and love ultimately provide in the most tragic of times and that time does heal to some degree. I offer those same words of wisdom,hoping they will provide some solace during this time of grief.You once reminded me that laughter,love and the other joys of life do return. That is my prayer for you
Please stay in touch. Your friendship is greatly treasured.
Sincerely,
Jim
jim and penny hogan
April 12, 2011
April,2008
Dear Dave,
Last night we received a call from you and it was one of the saddest I have ever received.Our condolences and hearts go out to you and your family. It is so hard to believe as I am sure it is for you.Ginger was a girl so full of life and love.God received a great addition to his flock.There is an old saying,"I'm not dying but going to my eternal home". That keeps reverberating in my mind. I know your faith is strong Dave and at times like this we have a lot of questions. You have so many wonderful memories together and she will always be with you.No one can take that away from you.I think of the Christmas cards we received from you and Ginger.They meant so much to us. She was such an adventuresome woman and seemed to be involved in so many different things. The pictures of you and your family and of her interesting trips were precious. Don't you wonder what she would be doing in Heaven ?Now if it were you or I, I know what we would be up to.Ha ! :)
Dave, my friend and brother,you and your family are in our prayers. We will see you in East Tawas and renew our friendship. Stay healthy and busy.
Love, Jim
Dave,
we were so shocked to hear about Ginger ! She was such a special lady and I especially remember her smile and beautiful face,
Our hearts go out to you- how I wish we could repair the hole in your heart ! Please know that you are in our prayers. Love,
Penny
arlene &stan newman
April 11, 2011
Dear David,
We are saddened by your loss. We will always remember the happy times we spent together in China and California. Ginger's travel journals inspired us !
Our Love,
Arlene and Stan Newman
Leroy & Harriett Britton
April 11, 2011
Dear David,
We are so sorry. May you find comfort in knowing many thoughts are with at this difficult tome.
Lee & Harriett
john& naomi fackler
April 11, 2011
April 9. 2008
Dear David,
We were so sorry to hear about Ginger's death. What a shock this must be for you ! Ginger was a wonderful,beautiful and talented person. It was a privilege to know her- even though we did not get to visit often.
May the Lord God give you the comfort,strength,and hope you need each day as you adjust to this tragic change in your life.
Love,
John and Naomi
leonard Wilkuski
April 11, 2011
April 10, 2008
Dear Dave and family,
I just got the news of the death of Ginger,and I wanted to let you know of my thoughts and prayers.
It is truly sad that such a wonderful person should be suddenly taken from our midst,but she leaves behind a monument of good works and generosity that will inspire for years.
I will be thinking of you in the future months as you adjust to your great loss,but I am sure,with God's help,you will emerge strong and hopeful.
With best regards,
Len
Ray and Gloria Hunsinger
April 11, 2011
April 8,2008
Dear Dave,
We were so deeply grieved to hear that your dear wife has been called home to be with the Lord.We will miss her bright smile,quick wit,and her ability to share her travels with her mini novels from all over the world.
"Ginger"-even her name describes her as a person most interesting and full of life ! How we will miss her !
We pray that the Lord will be with you and your children to help you cope in your time of grief.
You are in our prayers..God bless you !
Ray and Glo
Sue McDonald
April 11, 2011
April, 2008
Dear Dave,
I am so sorry to hear of Ginger's leaving this mortal world. I will always think of her laughing and enjoying her family and friends..How she treasured every moment ! Mary and Kurt are so fortunate to have her love to carry them through their lives.
May the love and hugs of your children,family,and friends comfort you always.
Take care,Dave
Love,
Sue McDonald
April 4, 2011
helene croucher
April 4, 2011
April 5th,2008
Dear David,
I was shocked to hear of Ginger's passing! She was part of our bible class for a while.She presented a travel program for us at Folsom Women's Club-She always sat by us (of the bible class) when ever she came to church-Ist service of course .
She was always so lively,interesting,and so loving.We will really miss her-how glad I am to have known this dear person!
Your "memory box" is full-you have much to sustain you in your grief.
I am sorry for your loss- for my loss.
Most Sincerely,
Helene Croucher
iris Morley
April 3, 2011
April,2008
Dear Dave and Family,
I couldn't believe the news about Ginger,so I confirmed with Herb.Please accept my deepest sympathy.Tom and I always both thought she was so nice and so very pretty. It was always fun to visit with both of you at the Tawas reunions.Her passing will make a huge impact in your lives,but as I had to do,we must concentrate on the good things that were accomplished while on this earth.
My prayer is that you and your children might find peace and comfort in having had such a special wife and mother in your lives.
With Love,
Iris
Margaret Sergeant
April 3, 2011
Oh my David - So suddenly and so young! What a beautiful,talented,and humorous lady your Ginger was! Everyone will have wonderful memories of her.We always looked forward to your Christmas letter.Bill always said,"That Ginger is quite a gal"-and he'd laugh out loud as he read her clever comments.I can see her,as if it were yesterday,paying a tribute to you mom at a special birthday celebration.and looking so cute in a special hat.
I'm sorry that I didn't make it to the family reunion last summer. Marie Reifel and I are so upset with ourselves for not planning better.Certainly when something like this happens you are reminded that you should always make the utmost effort because you never know what the future holds-for any of us.
David, my deepest sympathy.The loss of you soul mate for all these years is tough to deal with but the outpouring of love and support of family and friends will help.
Love Always,
Margaret
Celebrating Ginger's last Ann Arbor birthday at the elegant Gandy Dancer reataurant
david moehring
March 25, 2011
David Moehring
March 24, 2011
My Dearest Ginger,
You left this world to be with the angels and your God on 27 March, 2008- so unbelievabe - almost three years ago. Kurt and I were at your bedside when angels came to take back one of their own... I am still stunned by the suddenness of it all-less than three months from symptoms till death. Oh God I have prayed that this was all a bad dream and I would hear your loving voice greet me when I walk in the door like always. When you went to be with God my heart and soul went with you. Yet, I feel your spirit and hold you in my dreams. You were the most important and inspirational person in my life, and there were many. Life is colored so differently now and nothing seems to be of much significance. I need to remind myself of your upbeat persona and zest for all that is good in life and this helps but does not erase the terrible sadness and grief that I feel.. Dearest, I have not the words to tell you how much I loved you -with all of my heart and soul and beyond description... and yes as you used to ask,"more than life itself " ....I.so loved to look at you ,touch you, and lie next to you at night. -crowding you off your side of the bed almost - and prompting the familiar "look where you are! ! " I always found you.....and together with God's blessing we made beautiful babies three - Mary and Kurt now grown and Bobby with you once again..
I read your diaries and it is like listening to your voice without sound -I know you so well and how you thought and expressed yourself-- so candid and delightful - and with that beautiful expressive hand writing--just like the letters you used to send me when we were apart. When I close my eyes I see those big green eyes shining out love from your beautiful face--and oh those striking high cheek bones that I loved to admire when you didn't know I was staring at you
Always a dazzling smile of joy and love for me , for your kids ...and for all of life. And to top it off, a sensational figure which I must admit first caught my attention when I saw you walk into West Mayo hall one exhilarating autumn day on the Michigan State campus over a half century ago. Dearest you were class and grace personified. God certainly smiled on you Ginger - and on me too.. As in "our song" - "Fools Rush In"..... "when we met, I felt my life begin" ...and this fool really did rush in just as Sinatra sang...... as we danced together .. so very close and tenderly.....I have loved and cherished you ever since
I go to your church now and then and am struck by the church mission statement that appears on the screen at the beginning of the service : "To live in faith - to be known by love , and to declare hope".. based on St. Paul's letter to the Corinthians This really does describes your joyous persona and also the adventuresome and eventful life we shared...so full of faith, hope and abundant love. .. I will think of you each and every day of my life.......I mustl close now.. with the words that you once closed with in a letter written to me many years ago when I started med school and we we were apart . It is still saved in a special place and ....and locked in my heart forever. What more can be said than....
I love you
I miss you
I pray for you
Your loving husband and soul mate forever,
David
Ginger and Jay...Choclate covered strawberries !
March 23, 2011
Vera, Jay, & Mike Hart, Ginger.."the family"
March 23, 2011
Ride that painted pony ! Disneyworld
March 23, 2011
This guys in love with....GINGER !
david moehring
March 23, 2011
Snow Mass at Aspen,CO. Ginger & Bobby 1970
david moehring
March 23, 2011
Karen & Mark Davidson
March 23, 2011
April 28, 2008
Dear Moehring's
Ginger was such an inspration to me ! I loved her humor, her style, and best of all, her friendship. I will never have another neighbor like her. Oh,how I loved her ! Mary and I were just talking about her and Max just a short time before Tyler called me with the sad news.
I have a picture of the two of us at that tea place in Sutter Creek. I will cherish it always.
Instead of sending flowers, I am going to send some money in her name to St Judes hospital. I think she would like that. I wish I had known she was sick- I would have gladdly come and held her hand & laughed over old times.
God bless you all-you have so many wonderful memories to share.
Call me if ever I can do anything.
Love you all,
Karen
Neal & Linda Boss
March 23, 2011
March 30 ,2008
Dear Dave,
Ginger was one of my favorite people. We shared life together from Loch Alpine in Ann Arbor as neighbors twenty eight years ago, to Sacramento, where both of our families came to live.
She always made me laugh ! I'm sure she's making the Angels smile as well. It's nice to know that she is safe now and saving a spot for everyone she loved so much.
Neal & Linda Bos
Don and Mary Miller
March 23, 2011
4/10/08
Dear Dave,
Mary and I would like to express our condolences at your loss of Ginger. She was a beautiful person and a wonderful wife and mother. May God comfort and support you during this time of great loss. We all had great times when you lived in Alpena.
Sincerely,
Don
Juan Rodrigo
March 23, 2011
April, 2008
Dave-
I was so shocked and saddened to hear about Ginger. She was a great lady and a true "free spirit".Your loss is shared by many who care and sympathize-more than words can say.My condolences to you and your kids.
Hope to see you next time I am in Sacramento.
Jay Rodrigo
Michael Mohn
March 23, 2011
August 9, 2008
Dear David,
It was a shock to learn from your sister that your lovely wife Ginger has died. I send my love and deeply felt compassion to you. It will be a long time for healing to be complete, especially after the sudden and turbulent course of her illness. I will always remember her grace and her friendly smile which she so freely shared. She made me feel like a real part of the family.Thank God that I had the opportunity to meet her and enjoy her company for a brief time last summer. May peace fill the void in your heart and life.
Your cousin,
Michael Mohn
Rick & Anne Marder
March 23, 2011
March 29, 2008
Dear Dave,
Rick and I were so saddened to hear of Ginger's unexpected illness and recent passing. A truely beautiful, gracious, and wonderful woman was your Ginger. Your loss is great and we offer you our deepest sympathy.You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Fondly,
Rick and Anne Marder
Cindy Anderson
March 23, 2011
March29,2008
Dr Moehring,
Wishing you comfort in the love you knew and will always know.You are one lucky man to have shared a life with such an amazingly vibrant and dynamic lady. I feel wonderfully fortunate to have known her.
Cindy Anderson
Thesa Von Weigart
March 22, 2011
Dear David,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your tragic loss. Ginger was one of the nicest,most interesting,and considerate women I have ever known -and such a great friend ! We first met as Docents for the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento. I will cherish the memories of the times I spent with her and I will miss her forever. The world has lost an incredible human being.
Love,
Thesa
Ginger's cousin, Jay Hart
March 14, 2011
Chrietmas 2007-Glveston,Texas
March 14, 2011
Beautiful Pilgrems in my life -"Mother & Daughter"
March 14, 2011
david moehring
March 14, 2011
Mary Elizabeth-"almost four"-Alpena,Michigan 1976
March 12, 2011
Smiles for You
Ginger Moehring
March 8, 2011
Mondavi Center fot performing Arts-Opening Night
March 8, 2011
Becky McLain
February 14, 2011
It was an honor to know Ginger during our years in Sacramento. From delicious meals in her home to touring with her during Orthopaedic meetings, she always added verve and spice to every occasion. She was so kind to us while I was expecting our son and was as excited as we were when he arrived! I have a favorite photo of Ginger with Betty Chapman at the AOA meeting in Huntington Beach. She always had a laugh and so many kind words for her friends. Along with Dave we had many fun times together and remember Ginger with joy and affection. With Love from Rob and Becky McLain
bob mehler
November 10, 2010
I first met Ginger when Dave and I were first year medical students at Howard University.We shared the well known challenges and excitement of medical school-sleep deprivation, multiple and frequent examinations and labs, frugal life style and simple pleasures. Our wives were the bread winners. Ginger had a good job working for General Motors in downtown DC in addition to caring for little Bobby ...On weekends we studied,ate a lot of pizza and had time for a movie every once in a while. "Waiting for Godot" by Samuel Beckett comes to mind-a rather unusual play that Ginger understood more than the rest of us. A group of us found time to see "My Fair Lady' somewhere in the DC area. JFK was president and the Cuban missle crisis had us all on alert.
The first two years of medical school were a blur that like combat made for close and lasting friendships.Dave was accepted at U.Michigan and the Moehrings returned home to Michigan.When we graduated in 1965,the epic amd tumultous sixties were in full swing.After military service and VN, came residencies-I went into gastro-enterology and Dave into orthopedic surgery. When Ginger and Dave moved to Sacramento in 1988 we were once again reunited.They visited Sherry and I in Pasedena a few times and togeher we went to see "The Producers" at the PantagesTheatre a few years ago.....a lovely evening. We were to share other evenings whenever Dave had an orthopedic meeting in or around Pasedena.
After beautifulGinger left us in March of 2008, I came down to Sacramento to see a distraught old friend in need of love and support. Having also lost a wife,I knew what he was going through...Life goes on but is always colored a little differently and with a changed perspective.
I will always remember Ginger for her class and elegance and for the memories of those early times we spent together...and perhaps most of all for that radiant smile that lit up the world whereever she went.
With love and remembrance,
Bob Mehler MD, Sherry and Maureen
Herb Kaufer,MD
November 2, 2010
Dear David,
It has been several decades since you joined the Univerity of Michigan department of orthopedic surgery as chief at Wayne Counnty General. It was good to see you at the recent UM Orthopedic alumni conference in A2
Though I have not seen Ginger in many years I do recall many orthopedic social functions in which she always sparkled. Jane and I once shared a delightful dinner with both of you in Bermuda. Ginger was interested in comparitive religions and attended the Jewish high holidays with us one year..
When i think of Ginger, several descriptive adjectives come to mind-"beautiful, intelligent, kind, caring, interested and interesting". She was an unforgetable woman...
carlos sancineto
September 16, 2010
Dear Dave:
It was very sad news what happened to Ginger. I have no doubt that she is close to God. She and you were extremely warm with me and a great support for a foreigner with some language limitations. I always remember both of you.You are in my prayers. Please receive my deepest feelings... There are no words in my vocabulary to express what I feel.
Please keep in contact. I hope to see you at the next AAOS meeting.
Sincerely yours,
Carlos
P.S. Much of the success in my orthopedic career is related to the time I spent with you in Sacramento at UC Davis. Thank you very much for being such a great person.
Carlos Sancineto MD
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Au Sable high banks-lesson in courage-1967
david moehring
September 4, 2010
Ginger in Egypt
david moehring
September 4, 2010
Spain, millenium New Years 2000
david moehring
September 4, 2010
Bob & Kurt-Jackson,Miss, 1967
david moehring
September 4, 2010
Birthday celebration in Lhasa, Tibet
david moehring
September 4, 2010
Ginger and Mary-E.Tawas 4th July parade viewing
david moehring
September 4, 2010
Ginger ,Bob,Kurt, and little Mary-Chicago 1974
September 4, 2010
Ginger,Bob, Kurt, and little Mary-Chicago 1974
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September 4, 2010
Ginger-Ocho Rios
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September 4, 2010
Ocho Rios, Jamaica,1970
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September 4, 2010
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