Virginia Meier
January 19, 2012
Virginia “Ginny” Beverly “Meier, 76, passed away peacefully at Taylor House Hospice, surrounded by her family and friends on Thursday, January 19, 2012. She was born Virginia Beverly Sowers on February 11, 1935, in Des Moines.
Ginny was a homemaker and a very devoted mother of eight children. Her lifelong passion was family and music. She was an accomplished musician and vocalist for 50-plus years in the Des Moines area. Her fellow musicians became lifelong friends. She loved being on stage with her sisters, children and beloved husband Gary. She also loved to entertain family and friends in her backyard and friends and family were always more than willing to accommodate her. Ginny enjoyed boating, camping and motorcycle riding, however, she preferred driving.
Ginny was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Meier; mother, Ruby Duncan; father, Wayne Sowers; infant son, Lauren Keith Meier; sisters, Patty Sue Franklin and AlitaDell Yelnick; and step-daughter, Robin. She is survived by her sons, David (Deanna) Heathcote, Danny (Jill) Heathcote, Joe (Angie) Meier; Dave (Pam) Meier, Kelly (Sue) Heathcote, Darron (Carmen) Heathcote and Gary (Lori) Meier; sisters, Joan Reintz, Toni (Paul) Burnholtz, Vicki (Bob) Godar and Dixie (Gary) Buecksler; brother, Wayne (Tina) Sowers; many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom she greatly adored.
Visitation will be held from 12 to 2 p.m., Sunday, January 22, 2012, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, at the funeral home, with burial to follow at Glendale Cemetery.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jeff Porter
01/23/2012
So sorry to hear of my dear cousin Ginny's passing. I didn't hear about it until Saturday from Aunt Coke. Looked for the obit yesterday, but spelled last name wrong. Found it this morning. So, sorry, I won't be able to attend the service today. I will be there in spirit. I fondly remember her and Gary playing and singing at picnics. She was a gem. Always cheerful and laughing and loving. So. my heart goes out to my family. We'll really miss her!
Charlie & Lois Clark
01/22/2012
We are spending this tme in sarrow along with all of you in the family, We were lucky enough to have spent many hours of fun and music with your mother and father, sister or brother and all the rest. Ginny and Gary were the greatest of friends and will be greatly missed by us all. We love you and God Bless. Charlie & Lois
Sandy Bash
01/21/2012
My prayers and thoughts are with everyone who loved Ginny, which is a vast amount of people. I have known Ginny for 33 years and she was a wonderful Mother and Grandmother. She will be greatly missed. She is in Heaven singing with Gary.
Love, Sandy
Marlene Williams
01/20/2012
Ginny will be missed! You are all in our thoughts at this sad time.
Mary and Joe Shineflew
01/20/2012
We are thinking of you all! Ginny was an awesome lady and will be missed by anyone who knew her!