Ginny Waldron was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, who, through her commitment to her family, redefined the concept of unconditional love. She was patient, caring and generous with her time - she never thought twice about going out of her way to help someone who needed her. Her wonderful sense of humor was a ray of sunshine for those close enough to receive the gift of her warmth. Always thinking of others before herself, Ginny was both blessed by and a blessing to those she loved.
With the Great Depression hanging over the country, the year 1934 was a time of difficulty for all Americans, whether you lived in the city or country. The unemployment rate pushed toward new heights, and those who had jobs were often underpaid and overworked. It was a challenging time, but Charles Bellingham and his wife, Agnes (Duffy), of Kalamazoo, Michigan, maintained their positive spirits by focusing on a new blessing in their lives. On September 28, 1934, they delighted in welcoming the birth of their daughter, Virginia or Ginny as she was called.
Ginny was the third of five children with two older sisters, Joyce and Cecile, and two younger siblings, sister, Mary and brother, Terry. Because her parents both worked long hours to provide for their family, Ginny had much responsibility around the house, including household chores and watching after her two younger siblings. This role taught Ginny to be a caring and loving person with a strong sense of family, something she prided herself on throughout her life.
Ginny received her education in the Kalamazoo Public Schools, and it was during her senior year that she met a young man from Vicksburg named Jim Waldron. The two were only dating a few months when they knew in their hearts that they were meant for each other. Shortly after Ginny graduated from Kalamazoo Central, she and Jim were happily married on June 21, 1952. The newlyweds had less than a year together before Jim received his draft notice from the U.S. Army. While he was away serving in Korea, Ginny gave birth to their first daughter, Suzan. Baby Suzan was 8 months old by the time he was reunited with his family. In 1956, Ginny and Jim welcomed the birth of their second daughter, Kim, who rounded out their household. Jim worked for Allied Paper after the war, and provided faithfully for his family.
With her strong motherly instincts, Ginny was an excellent example to her daughters, teaching them good habits and strong values that would guide them through life. She often reflected on her own childhood and wanted to make sure her girls had what they needed and wanted. Always thinking of others, Ginny put her whole heart into making everything "extra" special for her family; from birthdays and holidays to the homemade candy she made every Christmas and the beautiful quilts she sewed with love. Her unconditional love and selflessness reverberates through the hearts of her daughters to this day.
Ginny and Jim raised their daughters in their "temporary home" on Lansing Street in Portage, which turned into their home where they would always live. A place where memories were made and a place that will always live in the hearts of the family. A true perfectionist, Ginny kept their home immaculate as well as the beautiful flower gardens that surrounded their house. She was a very crafty lady, who enjoyed quilting, crocheting, sewing and painting acrylics, a skill she also taught others. Ginny was very much a dog lover and the Waldron home always had one running around. Her current four-footed companion was Sassy, a small lap dog.
Time together as a family was always important to Ginny and Jim, and they took many opportunities over the years to get away, relax and bond. Their favorite kind of vacation was camping, and they had visited campgrounds all over the U.S., and also stopped along the way at various historical landmarks and sites, making it educational too. In later years, when Ginny was blessed with grandchildren and great grandchildren, she poured the same amount of love into these relationships as she did with her own children. She so enjoyed taking them on some of their camping trips, squeezing in some extra bonding time with them. Nothing made Ginny happier than time spent with her loved ones. She was there for anyone at any time, not because she had to be, but because she wanted to share fully in the lives of the people she loved.
Besides her family, Ginny's faith was also an important part of her life. When her daughters were younger, she made sure they attended church, and later in life, she began worshipping at the Kalamazoo Free Methodist Church. Like everything else in her life, Ginny selflessly gave of her time and talents to many church activities, even when her health wasn't at its best – she still put their needs before her own. Some of Ginny's spiritual inspiration came from the uplifting words found in the poem "Footprints", and in listening to old hymns, like the Old Rugged Cross and Amazing Grace.
Family was the cornerstone of Ginny's life, and she took great pride in her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren throughout the years. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who put the feelings of others in front of her own.
With her beloved family by her side, Ginny went home to be with her Lord on Sunday morning, February 22, 2009. Learn more about Ginny, view her Life Story film, visit with her family and friends and share light refreshments on Wednesday, February 25, from 4-7 p.m. at the Life Story Funeral Home, 5975 Lovers Lane, Portage (344-5600). Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 26, at the Kalamazoo Free Methodist Church, 931 W. Maple.
Members of her family include her husband, Jim; 2 daughters: Sue (Jim) Bowers and Kim (Lee) Ott; 4 grandchildren: Terry (Leah) Bowers , Ryan (Heather) Bowers, Brook Gillon and Sean (Angie) Dock; great grandchildren: Peyton, Cameron, Macie, Alexis, Dontre, Xavier, Eddie, Deanna, Demetric, Jacob and Dominic; 2 sisters: Cecile Calvert and Mary Brush; and her brother, Terry Bellingham. She follows in death her parents, her sister, Joyce, and great grandson, Trevon. Please visit Ginny's memory page at www.lifestorynet.com where you may share a memory or photo with her family or sign her online guest book before coming to the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kalamazoo Free Methodist Church or Borgess VNA Hospice.
With the Great Depression hanging over the country, the year 1934 was a time of difficulty for all Americans, whether you lived in the city or country. The unemployment rate pushed toward new heights, and those who had jobs were often underpaid and overworked. It was a challenging time, but Charles Bellingham and his wife, Agnes (Duffy), of Kalamazoo, Michigan, maintained their positive spirits by focusing on a new blessing in their lives. On September 28, 1934, they delighted in welcoming the birth of their daughter, Virginia or Ginny as she was called.
Ginny was the third of five children with two older sisters, Joyce and Cecile, and two younger siblings, sister, Mary and brother, Terry. Because her parents both worked long hours to provide for their family, Ginny had much responsibility around the house, including household chores and watching after her two younger siblings. This role taught Ginny to be a caring and loving person with a strong sense of family, something she prided herself on throughout her life.
Ginny received her education in the Kalamazoo Public Schools, and it was during her senior year that she met a young man from Vicksburg named Jim Waldron. The two were only dating a few months when they knew in their hearts that they were meant for each other. Shortly after Ginny graduated from Kalamazoo Central, she and Jim were happily married on June 21, 1952. The newlyweds had less than a year together before Jim received his draft notice from the U.S. Army. While he was away serving in Korea, Ginny gave birth to their first daughter, Suzan. Baby Suzan was 8 months old by the time he was reunited with his family. In 1956, Ginny and Jim welcomed the birth of their second daughter, Kim, who rounded out their household. Jim worked for Allied Paper after the war, and provided faithfully for his family.
With her strong motherly instincts, Ginny was an excellent example to her daughters, teaching them good habits and strong values that would guide them through life. She often reflected on her own childhood and wanted to make sure her girls had what they needed and wanted. Always thinking of others, Ginny put her whole heart into making everything "extra" special for her family; from birthdays and holidays to the homemade candy she made every Christmas and the beautiful quilts she sewed with love. Her unconditional love and selflessness reverberates through the hearts of her daughters to this day.
Ginny and Jim raised their daughters in their "temporary home" on Lansing Street in Portage, which turned into their home where they would always live. A place where memories were made and a place that will always live in the hearts of the family. A true perfectionist, Ginny kept their home immaculate as well as the beautiful flower gardens that surrounded their house. She was a very crafty lady, who enjoyed quilting, crocheting, sewing and painting acrylics, a skill she also taught others. Ginny was very much a dog lover and the Waldron home always had one running around. Her current four-footed companion was Sassy, a small lap dog.
Time together as a family was always important to Ginny and Jim, and they took many opportunities over the years to get away, relax and bond. Their favorite kind of vacation was camping, and they had visited campgrounds all over the U.S., and also stopped along the way at various historical landmarks and sites, making it educational too. In later years, when Ginny was blessed with grandchildren and great grandchildren, she poured the same amount of love into these relationships as she did with her own children. She so enjoyed taking them on some of their camping trips, squeezing in some extra bonding time with them. Nothing made Ginny happier than time spent with her loved ones. She was there for anyone at any time, not because she had to be, but because she wanted to share fully in the lives of the people she loved.
Besides her family, Ginny's faith was also an important part of her life. When her daughters were younger, she made sure they attended church, and later in life, she began worshipping at the Kalamazoo Free Methodist Church. Like everything else in her life, Ginny selflessly gave of her time and talents to many church activities, even when her health wasn't at its best – she still put their needs before her own. Some of Ginny's spiritual inspiration came from the uplifting words found in the poem "Footprints", and in listening to old hymns, like the Old Rugged Cross and Amazing Grace.
Family was the cornerstone of Ginny's life, and she took great pride in her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren throughout the years. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who put the feelings of others in front of her own.
With her beloved family by her side, Ginny went home to be with her Lord on Sunday morning, February 22, 2009. Learn more about Ginny, view her Life Story film, visit with her family and friends and share light refreshments on Wednesday, February 25, from 4-7 p.m. at the Life Story Funeral Home, 5975 Lovers Lane, Portage (344-5600). Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 26, at the Kalamazoo Free Methodist Church, 931 W. Maple.
Members of her family include her husband, Jim; 2 daughters: Sue (Jim) Bowers and Kim (Lee) Ott; 4 grandchildren: Terry (Leah) Bowers , Ryan (Heather) Bowers, Brook Gillon and Sean (Angie) Dock; great grandchildren: Peyton, Cameron, Macie, Alexis, Dontre, Xavier, Eddie, Deanna, Demetric, Jacob and Dominic; 2 sisters: Cecile Calvert and Mary Brush; and her brother, Terry Bellingham. She follows in death her parents, her sister, Joyce, and great grandson, Trevon. Please visit Ginny's memory page at www.lifestorynet.com where you may share a memory or photo with her family or sign her online guest book before coming to the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kalamazoo Free Methodist Church or Borgess VNA Hospice.
Ginny Waldron was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, who, through her commitment to her family, redefined the concept of unconditional love. She was patient, caring and generous with her time - she never thought twice about going out of her way to help someone who needed her. Her wonderful sense of humor was a ray of sunshine for those close enough to receive the gift of her warmth. Always thinking of others before herself, Ginny was both blessed by and a blessing to those she loved.
With the Great Depression hanging over the country, the year 1934 was a time of difficulty for all Americans, whether you lived in the city or country. The unemployment rate pushed toward new heights, and those who had jobs were often underpaid and overworked. It was a challenging time, but Charles Bellingham and his wife, Agnes (Duffy), of Kalamazoo, Michigan, maintained their positive spirits by focusing on a new blessing in their lives. On September 28, 1934, they delighted in welcoming the birth of their daughter, Virginia or Ginny as she was called.
Ginny was the third of five children with two older sisters, Joyce and Cecile, and two younger siblings, sister, Mary and brother, Terry. Because her parents both worked long hours to provide for their family, Ginny had much responsibility around the house, including household chores and watching after her two younger siblings. This role taught Ginny to be a caring and loving person with a strong sense of family, something she prided herself on throughout her life.
Ginny received her education in the Kalamazoo Public Schools, and it was during her senior year that she met a young man from Vicksburg named Jim Waldron. The two were only dating a few months when they knew in their hearts that they were meant for each other. Shortly after Ginny graduated from Kalamazoo Central, she and Jim were happily married on June 21, 1952. The newlyweds had less than a year together before Jim received his draft notice from the U.S. Army. While he was away serving in Korea, Ginny gave birth to their first daughter, Suzan. Baby Suzan was 8 months old by the time he was reunited with his family. In 1956, Ginny and Jim welcomed the birth of their second daughter, Kim, who rounded out their household. Jim worked for Allied Paper after the war, and provided faithfully for his family.
With her strong motherly instincts, Ginny was an excellent example to her daughters, teaching them good habits and strong values that would guide them through life. She often reflected on her own childhood and wanted to make sure her girls had what they needed and wanted. Always thinking of others, Ginny put her whole heart into making everything "extra" special for her family; from birthdays and holidays to the homemade candy she made every Christmas and the beautiful quilts she sewed with love. Her unconditional love and selflessness reverberates through the hearts of her daughters to this day.
Ginny and Jim raised their daughters in their "temporary home" on Lansing Street in Portage, which turned into their home where they would always live. A place where memories were made and a place that will always live in the hearts of the family. A true perfectionist, Ginny kept their home immaculate as well as the beautiful flower gardens that surrounded their house. She was a very crafty lady, who enjoyed quilting, crocheting, sewing and painting acrylics, a skill she also taught others. Ginny was very much a dog lover and the Waldron home always had one running around. Her current four-footed companion was Sassy, a small lap dog.
Time together as a family was always important to Ginny and Jim, and they took many opportunities over the years to get away, relax and bond. Their favorite kind of vacation was camping, and they had visited campgrounds all over the U.S., and also stopped along the way at various historical landmarks and sites, making it educational too. In later years, when Ginny was blessed with grandchildren and great grandchildren, she poured the same amount of love into these relationships as she did with her own children. She so enjoyed taking them on some of their camping trips, squeezing in some extra bonding time with them. Nothing made Ginny happier than time spent with her loved ones. She was there for anyone at any time, not because she had to be, but because she wanted to share fully in the lives of the people she loved.
Besides her family, Ginny's faith was also an important part of her life. When her daughters were younger, she made sure they attended church, and later in life, she began worshipping at the Kalamazoo Free Methodist Church. Like everything else in her life, Ginny selflessly gave of her time and talents to many church activities, even when her health wasn't at its best – she still put their needs before her own. Some of Ginny's spiritual inspiration came from the uplifting words found in the poem "Footprints", and in listening to old hymns, like the Old Rugged Cross and Amazing Grace.
Family was the cornerstone of Ginny's life, and she took great pride in her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren throughout the years. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who put the feelings of others in front of her own.
With her beloved family by her side, Ginny went home to be with her Lord on Sunday morning, February 22, 2009. Learn more about Ginny, view her Life Story film, visit with her family and friends and share light refreshments on Wednesday, February 25, from 4-7 p.m. at the Life Story Funeral Home, 5975 Lovers Lane, Portage (344-5600). Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 26, at the Kalamazoo Free Methodist Church, 931 W. Maple.
Members of her family include her husband, Jim; 2 daughters: Sue (Jim) Bowers and Kim (Lee) Ott; 4 grandchildren: Terry (Leah) Bowers , Ryan (Heather) Bowers, Brook Gillon and Sean (Angie) Dock; great grandchildren: Peyton, Cameron, Macie, Alexis, Dontre, Xavier, Eddie, Deanna, Demetric, Jacob and Dominic; 2 sisters: Cecile Calvert and Mary Brush; and her brother, Terry Bellingham. She follows in death her parents, her sister, Joyce, and great grandson, Trevon. Please visit Ginny's memory page at www.lifestorynet.com where you may share a memory or photo with her family or sign her online guest book before coming to the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kalamazoo Free Methodist Church or Borgess VNA Hospice.
With the Great Depression hanging over the country, the year 1934 was a time of difficulty for all Americans, whether you lived in the city or country. The unemployment rate pushed toward new heights, and those who had jobs were often underpaid and overworked. It was a challenging time, but Charles Bellingham and his wife, Agnes (Duffy), of Kalamazoo, Michigan, maintained their positive spirits by focusing on a new blessing in their lives. On September 28, 1934, they delighted in welcoming the birth of their daughter, Virginia or Ginny as she was called.
Ginny was the third of five children with two older sisters, Joyce and Cecile, and two younger siblings, sister, Mary and brother, Terry. Because her parents both worked long hours to provide for their family, Ginny had much responsibility around the house, including household chores and watching after her two younger siblings. This role taught Ginny to be a caring and loving person with a strong sense of family, something she prided herself on throughout her life.
Ginny received her education in the Kalamazoo Public Schools, and it was during her senior year that she met a young man from Vicksburg named Jim Waldron. The two were only dating a few months when they knew in their hearts that they were meant for each other. Shortly after Ginny graduated from Kalamazoo Central, she and Jim were happily married on June 21, 1952. The newlyweds had less than a year together before Jim received his draft notice from the U.S. Army. While he was away serving in Korea, Ginny gave birth to their first daughter, Suzan. Baby Suzan was 8 months old by the time he was reunited with his family. In 1956, Ginny and Jim welcomed the birth of their second daughter, Kim, who rounded out their household. Jim worked for Allied Paper after the war, and provided faithfully for his family.
With her strong motherly instincts, Ginny was an excellent example to her daughters, teaching them good habits and strong values that would guide them through life. She often reflected on her own childhood and wanted to make sure her girls had what they needed and wanted. Always thinking of others, Ginny put her whole heart into making everything "extra" special for her family; from birthdays and holidays to the homemade candy she made every Christmas and the beautiful quilts she sewed with love. Her unconditional love and selflessness reverberates through the hearts of her daughters to this day.
Ginny and Jim raised their daughters in their "temporary home" on Lansing Street in Portage, which turned into their home where they would always live. A place where memories were made and a place that will always live in the hearts of the family. A true perfectionist, Ginny kept their home immaculate as well as the beautiful flower gardens that surrounded their house. She was a very crafty lady, who enjoyed quilting, crocheting, sewing and painting acrylics, a skill she also taught others. Ginny was very much a dog lover and the Waldron home always had one running around. Her current four-footed companion was Sassy, a small lap dog.
Time together as a family was always important to Ginny and Jim, and they took many opportunities over the years to get away, relax and bond. Their favorite kind of vacation was camping, and they had visited campgrounds all over the U.S., and also stopped along the way at various historical landmarks and sites, making it educational too. In later years, when Ginny was blessed with grandchildren and great grandchildren, she poured the same amount of love into these relationships as she did with her own children. She so enjoyed taking them on some of their camping trips, squeezing in some extra bonding time with them. Nothing made Ginny happier than time spent with her loved ones. She was there for anyone at any time, not because she had to be, but because she wanted to share fully in the lives of the people she loved.
Besides her family, Ginny's faith was also an important part of her life. When her daughters were younger, she made sure they attended church, and later in life, she began worshipping at the Kalamazoo Free Methodist Church. Like everything else in her life, Ginny selflessly gave of her time and talents to many church activities, even when her health wasn't at its best – she still put their needs before her own. Some of Ginny's spiritual inspiration came from the uplifting words found in the poem "Footprints", and in listening to old hymns, like the Old Rugged Cross and Amazing Grace.
Family was the cornerstone of Ginny's life, and she took great pride in her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren throughout the years. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who put the feelings of others in front of her own.
With her beloved family by her side, Ginny went home to be with her Lord on Sunday morning, February 22, 2009. Learn more about Ginny, view her Life Story film, visit with her family and friends and share light refreshments on Wednesday, February 25, from 4-7 p.m. at the Life Story Funeral Home, 5975 Lovers Lane, Portage (344-5600). Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 26, at the Kalamazoo Free Methodist Church, 931 W. Maple.
Members of her family include her husband, Jim; 2 daughters: Sue (Jim) Bowers and Kim (Lee) Ott; 4 grandchildren: Terry (Leah) Bowers , Ryan (Heather) Bowers, Brook Gillon and Sean (Angie) Dock; great grandchildren: Peyton, Cameron, Macie, Alexis, Dontre, Xavier, Eddie, Deanna, Demetric, Jacob and Dominic; 2 sisters: Cecile Calvert and Mary Brush; and her brother, Terry Bellingham. She follows in death her parents, her sister, Joyce, and great grandson, Trevon. Please visit Ginny's memory page at www.lifestorynet.com where you may share a memory or photo with her family or sign her online guest book before coming to the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kalamazoo Free Methodist Church or Borgess VNA Hospice.
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