Virginia Rose Speer was born on July 6, 1929, in Los Angeles, California to Louis and Rose Madsen. She was the youngest of three children; her siblings, Therese and Ted, are now deceased. She married John Leonard Speer on June 4, 1949, who preceded her in death and together they had five children, Tom, Jeanne, Chris, Linda and Lorrie. Our beautiful mother went to heaven on March 2, 2021, at the age of 91. She was a devoted mother to her children, grandmother to her ten grandchildren, and great grandmother to her eight great grandchildren. Faith and family were the cornerstones of her life. She will be greatly missed for her warmth, caring, and sense of humor. She was an incredible cook and loved music, reading and gardening. She enjoyed being with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and the house was always filled with laughter. She had an adventuresome spirit. She enjoyed trips to the beach, family gatherings, and many vacations with her family to beautiful outdoor locations. She was a devout Catholic and a member of St. Henry’s Parish in Gresham. She is at peace now in the presence of our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ.
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