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Virginia Gaus Obituary

Virginia L. Gaus Lansing Age 84, died June 24, 2009; born January 10, 1925 in Lansing, Michigan. Mrs. Gaus was a registered nurse with Sparrow Hospital for over 20 years. She was very active in Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church, always volunteering her time for the Church family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard E. Gaus and her parents. Surviving are her sons, Richard C. (Deborah) Gaus, Charles Gaus and James (Jill) Gaus; 2 grandchildren, Sarah and Jessica Gaus; 1 great-grandson, Joshua Westfall; sister, Elaine (Edward) Pfuhl and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 27, 10:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 549 E. Mt. Hope, Lansing with the Rev. James Schalkhauser and Rev. Matt Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Lansing. The family will receive friends at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 E. Michigan Avenue, Lansing Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Those desiring may make contributions to Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Memorial Fund in memory of Mrs. Gaus.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Jun. 26, 2009.

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Greg Edwards

June 28, 2009

Rick, Jim, and Chuck- We were very sorry to hear about Ginny's passing. We loved "Grandma Ginny" a lot. She was very supportive of our family and she really was a grandmother to Matthew and Emilee. Your mom and Dad were living examples of the word Christian. We know that she is now in a better place. May all your wonderful memories comfort you in your time of loss. Love, Greg, Sandy, Mattew and Emilee Edwards

June 26, 2009

To Rick, Chuck and Jim...All the McLellan family send you our deepest sympathy at the loss of your mom. She was a wonderful woman and a generous and gentle neighbor all those years on Harold St. She will be missed by all who knew her.
- Christine and Thomas Kintigh, Bill and Ardis McLellan,
Tom and Claudia McLellan, Wende Fowler, Pam and Jerry Mellen

June 26, 2009

Dear Gaus Family: I remember that our mom's were good friends many years ago. My thoughts are with your family at this sad time.
- Ellen Cooper

Connie Meeker

June 26, 2009

Ginny was a wonderful nurse and fantastic Nursing Director at Sparrow. When I first came to Lansing asking about nursing positions she welcomed me into her office to chat. She encouraged me to teach nursing. I'll always respect and admire her. She's a model for future nurses. We'll not forget her.
Connie Meeker

Meredith Hines

June 26, 2009

To all the family,

Ginny was a great neighbor and we all miss her at Brookside Village. My condolences to you at this sad time.

Kelly Carpenter

June 26, 2009

Dear Chuck,
I have many wonderful memories of your Mom, from the first Women's retreat that I went on, working the rummage sale with her, being in the quilting group and just everyday things at church. She will be greatly missed.
Love,
Kelly Carpenter

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