Virginia was born in Portland, OR to Samuel Peterson & Elva Peterson on September 17th 1931. Virginia graduated high school in Portland. She met and married Wesley Brookman. In the 19 years they were together they had two kids, JoAnna and Gregory Brookman. She worked at US Bank and retired from Portland Meadows horse races. That's where she met her second spouse Harold Dean. Virginia and Harold loved to travel and especially loved taking cruises. They didn't care where they were going as long as they were together and on the ship. Virginia was very active setting up for events at her church and volunteering her time whenever needed.
Virginia is preceded in death by Harold Dean and JoAnna Brookman Parker.
Virginia is survived by her son Gregory Brookman and her grandchildren Lisa, Sara, and Steven Parker. And great grandchild Axel Bentley. There are many more step children and grandchildren not listed.
A service will be held on Saturday July 16 2022 11am at Rise church in Tigard, OR. She has been buried next to family at Finley Sunset Hills in Portland, OR.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.finleysunsethills.com for the Dean family.
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