Virginia R. Westergaard

Virginia R. Westergaard obituary, Jefferson City, MO

Virginia R. Westergaard

Virginia Westergaard Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Trimble Funeral Homes - Russellville on Nov. 9, 2025.

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Virginia R. Westergaard, 82, of Olean, Missouri, passed from this life on Friday, November 7, 2025, at her home with her family.
She was born on February 12, 1943, at Hopkins, Mo., a daughter of Lowell A. and Inna Y. (Clymens) Hudson.
On July 31, 1960, she was united in marriage to Gerald "Gary" E. Westergaard at Adair, Iowa. They were married for 48 years. Gary preceded her in death on February 19, 2009.
Virginia was a homemaker. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Russellville, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority in Eldon, and the Eldon Garden Club. Virginia loved to work outside on the family farm especially in her flower garden.
Survivors include a son: Tyrone "Ty" (Gayla) Westergaard, Olean; two daughters: Becky (Clay) Hayden, Olean, and Lisa Westergaard, Olathe, Kan.; four grandchildren: Chris Westergaard, Leslie Hayden, Jill (Harrison) Dehnert, and Jack Hayden; two step-grandchildren: Nathan Hays and Rachel Hays; three step-great-grandchildren; two sisters: Millie Allen, Siam, Iowa, and Jessie Dalbey (John), Corvallis, Mont.; a brother-in-law: Dean Westergaard (Linda), North Liberty, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews.
Virginia was preceded in death by her parents; an infant granddaughter, Anne Westergaard; a sister: Shirley Loch; and an infant brother, John Adrian Hudson.
A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Russellville with Rev. Ed Merckel officiating.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Compassus Hospice, 5780 Osage Beach Parkway, Suite 230, Osage Beach, MO 65065.
Services entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes – Russellville. trimblefunerals.com
Trimble Funeral Homes - Russellville

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