Alice Virden

It was sad news to here .my sister Alice passed away..Even tho she lived along life its still hard to take..God be with Her! Sister Ila Jean

Dear Kathy and All,
Your Mom was very special to me and I will miis her deeply. I remember when I stayed with her while attending classes to further my nursing career. We had many fun and interesting talks, some I even remember!! Alice and I would take Glory and go for short walks. Those were wonderful times. I also remember the house you all lived in in St. CLoud and the mischief we all got into frequently.Having Michael stay with us his senior year in school was full of interesting incidents, like when he slipped in Mile Lacs lake and cut his leg badly and Mom wrapped his leg in a towel and hauled him to the ER.
Your Mom was a great lady and I only wish I had spent more time with her to hear more of her stories. Your family was an important part of my life and I greatly miss Alice, Joe and Michael.
Take care nad know that they all are together again.
Your cousin Soni

Dear Kathy and siblings,
My sympathies to you all as you go through this sad time after losing your mom. Kathy, you did such a great job taking care of her these last years that she lived with you. I think you were able to really appreciate each other as not only mom and daughter but as one woman to another.
It sure seemed like you had some very good times together and I feel that your mom knew she was well loved by all her children.
I will always remember the funny stories you would tell at work and never forget the expression on your face when you would try to call her and realize that she left the phone off the hook.
May happy, loving memories sustain you,
Lisa Mason

Larry, Donnie, Phil, Leon, MaryEllen, Luane, and last but definetly not least Kathy:
We will sure miss Alice and all the stories. I never did pay child support for all those puppies Beaver left. Your house was open to all of us and there were plenty of Alice's jokes. I wish I could be a fly on the wall when she sees Joe again. I remember all her tales about walking him home from Nye's. What a great and funny lady! Our deepest condolense's from the Hupp family.

Larry, Donny, Phillip, Leon, Mary Ellen, Lou Ann, & Kathy; Donna and I were sorry to hear about the loss of Alice and even more sorry that we were not able to be there. Alice was a special person and I have many fond memories of the time I spent visiting and staying with the Virden Clan in Minneapolis. Alice and Joe always opened their doors to me and my friends during the State Basketball Tournament and the State Fair. To this day when I get with my old high school buddies they all ask about Alice and the Virden boys. Time and distance has separated us but I will always remember Alice as a special person who could always find the good in people and who did one hell of a job in raising eight children.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may your memories of Alice bring as much comfort as mine have.

Tom & Donna Virden

Words can't express the beauty of Mrs. Virden. The front door of her home was always open to all and it was well used by many a kid. We have lost a great lady who gave her love to all. Deepest regrets from the Arechiga family.

Larry, Donny, Phillip, Leon, Mary Ellen, Lou Ann, Kathy,
We were very sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. I have many fond memories of past Christmas's and Easters when the whole crew used to gather at Grandma's house. Times change and we have all spread apart but we'll all be thinking of all of you this week-end.
We were already enroute to Arizona when we received the news so we are sorry we will be unable to attend the funeral.

Aunt Alice,
I have so many memories, where do I start? You always had stories about you and mom and how silly you would act when you were together. Like laughing so hard when you were going to Nyes, that you had to sit on the curb and Joe just left you there. Taking you and Joe fishing when you came up to Brainerd, visiting and listening to all of your stories. You used to get so mad at Andy when he would sit on the front porch with us girls and sing in his loudest voice. We thought it was great! The nickname 'meanoscar', which you gave to one of the boys friends. Whenever you asked who was upstairs, the boys would say, "Me and Oscar." So he got the nickname, 'meanoscar'. You were a tough 'security guard'! I remember once at a family get-together, someone came to the back door. You didn't recognize his voice, so you told him to leave. Bird tried to convince you that he was his friend, but you still wouldn't let him in! You made them go outside. You were always a fountain of stories. I am saddened that I will not remember them all. I am sorry that I did not get down to see you, but am so glad that I called you last week. Say hello to Joe, Mike, mom and all our other loved ones.

Your neice, Denise

To all my cousins,
Please accept my deepest sympathy. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Remember the good times and all the love that you all have for each other.

Dee Dee

Larry, Donny, and the Virden Family,
Jim and I would like to express our deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. All our sympathy is with you as you grieve. May knowing that your mother is with your father again bring you peace in these sorrowful times.

Our deepest sympathies go to the Virden Families. In this time of pain may you find comfort in the Lord and knowing that she is with Joe. I remember the first time I met Alice and Joe. I was ten and Randy and Mary were getting married. I was never so welcomed to a family as I was the Virden's. Alice opened my eyes to the blind and I learned much from her every time I saw her. Such a strong and colorful woman. So to the family that was so kind to me with words, a car and their hugs I offer my sincerest condolances. To my Sister Mary Ellen, Brother Randy and their children my heart is open to you for anything you need, you just have to call and I will be there. Danielle my heart breaks for you hun, I love you and you have my number. May you all find peace as time goes on. God bless you all and take care of you.
Kim Sykes (Magnuson)aka Aunt Kim