
Ginger, I know that you are in a much better place where you will never suffer again.  I remember with fondness the times when we attended the Bach cantatas at the Blanton Museum and then had lunch at the Blanton Cafe.  I miss you. 



Cherie,  I know the love and devotion you had for your Mother.  You always had great stories of the vacations you both took.  I remember how much you both loved spending Christmas at DisneyWorld together.  It was a trip I know you will always cherish.  Your Mother had such a kind loving spirit and was always a joy to be with.  I know you will miss her every day but try to remember all the wonderful times you shared and how much she loved and adored you.  Love you!!!!



Cheri, your Mom was my best friend for 49 years.  We shared  joys and sorrows throughout all those years.  Ginger had a good sense of humor and we laughed alot on our marathon phone calls (2 to 3 hours).  We did not talk on the phone everyday, but when we did we just relaxed and enjoyed our friendship. We met when we were working at the Bell System Pavilion, Flushing Meadows, N.Y. at the 1964 World's Fair.  Oh, what a wonderful time we all had representing the Bell System-"Ma Bell".
After the Fair, your future Mom and Dad met and married.  I was her Maid of Honor and when I married, your Mom was my Matron of Honor and your Dad was an usher in our wedding party. So lucky to have such a nice picture of both of them in my albumn.  
Virginia (Ginger) Hawkins Rintoul will be missed.   Cheri, remember your mother will always be in your heart and watching over you from above.  Peace  to you.    Sincerely, Kathryn                                                                   



Ginger and I attended college classes while our husbands were working in California, just to enrich our lives. We took several classes together in the early 90's. One evening on our way home from class my car had some problem and we called Ginger's husband, who was home to meet us at a local garage. As we were getting ready to leave, something ran across the front of the garage and we didn't know what it was but went to see. It was a surprise to see it was a two foot long alligator, .Ron takes off trying to catch it, while Ginger and I try to get someone who lived across the street to call the Town Police. Ron got the alligator by wrapping it up in a yellow rain jacket. When the police finally showed up, the officer didn't believe us until Ron showed him his catch. He made Ron put it in the officers trunk and tells Ron to get in the car they were going to the police station. Ginger and I followed and then at the station they took pictures of Ron holding the taped alligator, which we later learned was a Cayman Crocodile.



Cherie, 

Words cannot be said as to how sorry I am of your mom's passing. She was your mom, your best friend and your confidant. Always remember how much 
she loved you and how proud she was of you. Carry that with you always.
I'm sure you have become the best mom in the world to your two boys as
your mom was to you. 
My mother is truly heartbroken she could not have been there for you in
this time of need, but she is truly thankful for all of your calls and thoughtfulness. You know she will always love you.
Again, your are in my thoughts and prayers. 

Scott {Melody's son}



Ginger was like a second mother to me.  Always ready with advice or a friendly word.  She and I were avid readers and often shared book titles with each other.  I'll miss having her point of view and refreshing outlook.



Ginger & I met in 1968 - young gals in our 20's, both just married in 1967.  She had been hired as a secretary for Richmor Aviation, a new corporate flight service.  I named Richmor - and met her "over the phone" - then a few months later in person at the Columbia County Airport.  We were in daily contact by phone, arranging flights for company executives.   Our personalities clicked!

Our friendship grew and we lead parallel lives for the next 45+ years.   Our children were born 6 mos. apart.   We knew each others families. We shared regular visits both in New York State and later when they relocated to Austin.  We were never more than a daily e-mail or a phone chat away!  We both laughingly called me "Cherie's Udder Mudder"!   The daughter I never had.   

These past 9 months have been devastating - and when my own health issues arose shortly after Ginger's diagnosis, I knew I wouldn't be able to travel to say my final good-bye to  my "BFF" - my longtime cherished friend.   I am heartbroken but know our friendship and sisterly-love is eternal.  For me,  Ginger will never be more than a thought away!  So many good memories of our shared times together -- our lives -- never to be forgotten.

All my love to you - Cherie, Darius & Bennett & Zachary.

Melody O'Donnell
Glens Falls, NY





Where can I start?  I have known Ginger and Ron it seems like forever.  Ron and I worked together at IBM in New York for many years.  During that time we spent much of our time hunting, fishing and shooting trap and skeet.  It was always the looser had to buy the ice cream after the shoot.  Then we moved to Texas 3 or 4 months after Ron and Ginger and again we spent many hours enjoying company with Ron and Ginger.  It was a big loss to me when Ron passed away but we were still friends with Ginger and Cherie.  Now with Ginger passing it is like closing a chapter in a book.  She was one of the connections to our New York life and a great friend and she will be missed.  Ron and Ginger were like an extended family to us, like them, we did not have any family in Texas and they were like our family and loosing Ginger is like losing a family member.  We have watched Cherie grow from a child to a very capable woman and great mother to her two wonderful boys.  We are proud to know her and see how she has grown over the years.  Cherie, maybe you do not have family in Texas, but as long as we are here, you  will always have extended family here.



We have many great memories of Ginger when we were young.  I considered her a friend when we became engaged and later married.  Unfortunately, soon after our babies started to come we lost track of each other.
About 2 years ago she contacted me through Ancestry.com and we got a chance to catch up'
We exchanged  photos and told stories.  My life was greatly enriched by getting to know her again.  God Bless you, Ginger.  May you rest in Peace.



It may seem like a silly thing to remember about someone but whenever I think of my cousin Ginnie I always think back to the day in the early 1960's, while my family was visiting hers, Ginnie took me into her room and gave me her white 'go-go' boots.  To me it was if I'd been given the moon.  Ginnie (if my memory serves me correctly) was an airline stewardess at the time and I thought she was the prettiest woman in the world.  
I regret that time, distance and life separated us from growing older together and sharing more of each other's life.  G-d bless her daughter Cherie and may Ginnie's memory forever be a blessing.
Jan



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Thank you Ginger for having an impact on my life. Thank you for being such a loving, kind and thoughtful person during health and even during your illness.  

I will miss your laugh, our funny coffee banter, and our long conversations.  You taught me how to be a more patient father, husband and son. 

I will miss you each day.   

With Love,

Darius



Ginger was such a loving, thoughtful and caring person.  From the first day I met her, 3.5 years ago, she made me feel at home. Her life was about making those around her feel loved.  She brought me right into the family and I felt that from day one.  

Birthdays, anniversary's, milestones and events were always remembered by a thoughtful card, a gift or kind email.  No matter what milestone, challenge or event Cherie and I were facing, Ginger was always there.  She always listened and respected both of our opinions and always told us she was there for us - and she always was.  

More than anything she loved Cherie dearly with all her heart.  When she found out our fraternal twin boys were coming she was so excited about being a grandmother.  She fought hard because more than anything she wanted to be here for them.

They say that during an illness and times of discomfort, one's true nature will come out.  If you are someone who is uncaring, and if you are in pain, you'll be unable to hide your true nature.  Hence you will be uncaring to others.  From the time we learned of Ginger's illness in early January 2013, she was in a great deal of daily discomfort.  Chemotherapy and the dreadful symptoms of pancreatic cancer NEVER changed her kind nature. 

In July of 2013 I had a frozen left shoulder.  For several days I was in a great deal of pain and could not move my arm.  At a time when most people would be concerned about themselves, Ginger was concerned about me.  One Tuesday morning, before her chemotherapy treatment she refused to leave home without checking on me!  In all of her pain and challenges she was more concerned about others than herself.

Each person that she met during this process always commented on what a wonderful, graceful and kind woman she was.  This was her true nature and her legacy.  She was always quick to share a joke, funny antidote or a snappy quip.  More than anything she taught me patience, how to listen and  unconditional kindness.   


OBITUARY

Virginia "Ginger" Rintoul

September 28, 1941 – October 1, 2013

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