of New Auburn Wisconsin
Grew up on her family's rural dairy farm
Went to college and received her teaching credentials
Taught all 8 grades in the same country school she attended as a girl
Traveled to California in June of 1951 to visit her brother and sister
Met the love of her life, James Grant in California
Married James in New Auburn Wisconsin, November 18, 1951
Moved to California and settled in Los Angeles area early 1952
Had 3 sons, Patrick, James & Wayne
Cared for her mother-in-law and raised her nephew along with her sons
Worked at a local bank her professional life
Retired from First Interstate Bank in 1989
Traveled across country a few times and visited Scotland with James
Loved to sew and do needlepoint
Survived by husband James of 70 years, 3 sons, 10 Granddaughters,
3 grandsons, 9 great granddaughters, 7 great grandsons. She has a
great granddaughter due in March 2022 and great-great grandchild
due in August 2022.
Virginia's passing on February 6, 2022 was preceded by her granddaughter, Virginia who was her namesake