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Virginia Fagan Obituary
Burial of ashes and graveside service will be held at a later date in the Grand Island Cemetery.
She was born on May 26, 1924, in Fairbury to Ralph A. and Frances (Chorn) Simpson. Mrs. Fagan and John "Jack" Fagan Jr. were married on Jan. 6, 1945, in Grand Island. He died on June 26, 1983.
Survivors of their immediate family include daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Robert Hancock of Cairo, and Drs. Peggy and Joseph Radford of Phoenix; brother and sister-in-law, Russell and Doris Simpson of Redding, Calf.; sister-in-law and husband, Dorothy (Fagan) and Robert Adams of Douglas, Wyo.; granddaughter Jennifer and husband, Christopher Carter, of Omaha, grandson, John Radford of Arizona, and granddaughter, Kristen Radford of Montana; great-grandchildren, Mason Carter of Omaha and Kennadie Radford of Arizona; nieces and nephews.
Jinny graduated in 1942 from Norfolk High School and in 1944 with a degree in elementary education from Norfolk Junior College.
The couple made their home in rural Hall County between Grand Island and Cairo, where Jack was a cattle feeder.
She was a member of a the Thursday Night Club which consisted of wives who's husbands were in World War II, the Grand Island Women's Club, Sketch Club and A Okay Ladies.
Jinny enjoyed children and was a leader for both Girl Scouts and 4-H. She delivered mail at St. Francis Hospital. She stayed fit by cross country skiing, tennis, swimming and golfing at Riverside Golf Club. She always had crafts, quilts or sewing projects in progress; and easels always displayed her paintings. She loved bridge, socializing and decorating her home to entertain for the holidays.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Everett Simpson.
Memorials are suggested to Nebraska Masonic Home in Plattsmouth, or donor's choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Virginia Fagan
Dee Spencer Rodgers
February 11, 2011
May God keep you in his loving arms. Your Sketch Club friends cherish your memories.
Frieda Lemke
February 8, 2011
Bob and Pat, I know you will have fond memories of your Mother. She was such a fun person and such a wonderful hostess. I remember our Sketch club luncheons at her house every year, and all our golf outings. Such good memories. God Be With You.
February 8, 2011
Pat,
May God surround you with all the wonderful memories you have of Jinny. I've been on the golf course, the tennis court and at the bridge table
with her and she always was a fun lady.
May God give you peace and comfort in her rest.
Gary and Nanna
February 8, 2011
My sympathies are with you and your family. There are such wonderful memories of coming out to the farm and enjoying the get togethers there. She was a treasure.
Joan Bredthauer Marotz
Elaine Wlaschin
February 8, 2011
Dear Pat and Bob, I am so sorry to see the passing of your Mom. My thoughts and Prayers are with you at this difficult time. I do remember your Mom. The Lords Blessings to you and all of your family. Love to you from your classmate Elaine [Stolle] Wlaschin and husband Tom. Brooklyn Park,Mn.
Darlene Harders
February 8, 2011
My sympathy to the family of a jewel of a lady when entertaining, cards or tennis.
Always fun to be with, leaving fun memories
of all she enjoyed. May her memories
be as precious to each of you.
Darlene Harders
February 8, 2011
Pat and Bob--Help each other fill the void where Jinny was. I have good memories of her on the golfcourse. She had a wonderful smile. We're off to California. See you when we get back. The Zastrows
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