Virginia Mabel Tapp

July 18,1926 - September 13,2012

Virginia M. Tapp passed away on Sept. 13 at Family Health West in Fruita.

Virginia was born to Murl and Mabel Johnson on July 18, 1926 at Grand

Junction, CO.She attended schools in Grand Junction. She married Wesley Tapp

on Jan. 14, 1951 at Oakdale, CA and together they resided in Lancaster, CA

where she worked for the state of California for 27 years. Virginia was an

avid traveler and she loved to golf, read, and attend theaterical productions,

as well as spend time with her family and friends. Virginia was also a member

of the order of Eastern Star of Palmdale. They returned to Colorado in 1993 to

enjoy their retirement and love of nature and Colorado blue skys, making their

home in Clifton.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 50 years Wes, and

her son John. She is survived by her brother Richard (Nila), Johnson of

Clifton, sister in law Clara Kelley of Fruita, four grand children, four great-grandchildren and numerous

nieces and nephews.

A service of remberance will be at 1:00 p.m, Wednesday, Sept. 19,2012 at

Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and

Palliative care of Western Colorado.