Virginia Moore
September 30, 2012
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Virginia Mae Moore, 87, died Sunday, September 30, 2012 at Wesley Acres. A funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, October 5, 2012 at Ft Des Moines United Methodist Church with burial following at Sunset Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be from 12 p.m. until service time at the church on Friday.
Virginia was born March 28, 1925 in Ottumwa to Ellis and Kate Titterington. She graduated from Iowa Methodist School of Nursing in 1946 and worked in the emergency room at Iowa Methodist Hospital and Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. She was the nursing supervisor who opened the Powell Wing at Iowa Methodist and later was a pediatric nurse for Dr. Corn and Dr. Ganganess. During her later working years, Virginia was a public Health nurse for Des Moines and ended her career as the last nurse for the State Capitol Building.
Living with Type I diabetes nearly her entire life didn’t slow Virginia down. She was active as a PTA president for Watrous Elementary School, a Cub Scout Leader, a member of Ft. Des Moines United Methodist Church, attended the Southside Senior Center, a member of the Woman’s Auxiliary for the American Legion, a member of Iowa Methodist School of Nursing Alumni Association and helped organize the first Foreign Foods Festival in Des Moines. She and her husband, Jim, participated in bowling leagues at the Airlanes Bowling Alley and also enjoyed square dancing.
Virginia is survived by her daughter, Carolyn (John) Griglione; son, Wayne (Debbie) Moore, daughter-in-law, Cheryl Moore; grandchildren, Michelle Griglione, April Moore, Evan Moore; great grandchildren, Penelope and Samuel; 17 nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Moore and son, James E. Moore.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Iowa Methodist School of Nursing Alumni Association.
Online condolences may be sent to www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Carol (Simmons) Goodyear
10/05/2012
My dear cousins, Carolyn and Wayne - you have my sympathies at this time. Aunt Ginny as I knew her always had a gleam in her eye as if she knew more and could read behind the lines! Tough when we were kids getting into trouble! You have many memories to cherish. Love to you from your cousin, Carol
Valerie Aronson
10/04/2012
Carolyn, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time. My deepest sympathy.
Dee Stevens
10/03/2012
Carolyn, I was certainly sad to hear of your mother's passing. It is always a very sad and somber occasion, I remember at school all of the things you would tell me about your mother==especially her great nursing experiences. My deepest sympathy.
Roberta (Bobbie) Nelson
10/03/2012
To the family of Virginia Moore my prayers and sympathy are with you all at this sad time. Virginia who we have known for years, is now at rest and with our father in Heaven. Roberta (Bobbie) Nelson
Vivian L. Haag
10/03/2012
Remembering Virginia-a great lady! We met at the Capitol, ladies who lunched evolved into a "Birthday Club", dinners out together for years. I'm one of few left & miss all. Health prohibits attending her service & sharing in your sorrow. With my love, Vivian Haag, Des Moines.-
Colleen M. Lemkuil Nurse
10/03/2012
I was Virginia's relief nurse at the State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa. I loved Virginia. She was my mentor, my authority, my friend, and we will all miss her. Blessings and best to you and your family at this sad time. I will always remember the story she told me about Bambis pizza and her son going to get pizza and coming back 2 hours later after helping make pizzas for others before he could leave with his families. God is good. Virginia is not working in heaven.