Avis de décès de Virginia Jackson - Nécrologie - MesAieux.com

NIELSEN, Virginia 1918 - 2007 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Virginia on June 29, 2007 at the age of 88 years. Virginia is survived by her son, James (Linda), daughter, Ellen (Lawrence), and son Keith (Sharon). Also survived by her sisters Gladys (George), and Shirley (Robert); six grandchildren, Heather (Rob), David (Nilupa), Jeffrey, Bonnie (Neil), Kristel, and Danny; and five great-grandchildren. She will miss the joy of welcoming a new great-grandchild to be born in July. Virginia is predeceased by her husband Tony; parents, Guy and Mina Jackson; and sister Hazel. Virginia was a teacher of Kindergarten, Grade 1 and 2 with the Calgary Board of Education for over twenty years. She will be remembered as a warm and accepting mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She traveled extensively in her retirement years and attended many cultural events with her good friend Norma Meldrum. Virginia possessed a wonderful sense of humour, which helped her to cope successfully with life's many challenges. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. The family is most grateful for the wonderful care Virginia received from the compassionate staff at the Foothills Hospital. A Funeral Service will be held at FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL, 3220 - 4 Street N.W., Calgary (across from Queen's Park Cemetery) on Thursday, July 5, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. with Interment at Queen's Park Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made directly the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.mem.com . FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORIUM. Phone: 297-0888. Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial www.fostersgardenchapel.com logo Published in the Calgary Herald from 7/2/2007 - 7/3/2007.