Virginia "Ginger" Wilson
March 17, 2014
Ginger Wilson, 81, was born July 20, 1932 in Des Moines, Iowa, to Guy and Violet Reynolds. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on March 17, 2014.
Ginger graduated from East High School in 1950. She was an avid golfer, belonging to Hyperion Field Club, where she made many lifelong friends. When Ginger wasn’t golfing, she enjoyed being with friends and family playing cards, going out to eat, and just having fun by being together.
Ginger is survived by her daughters, Wendy (Peter Eckert) Wilson of Austin, TX; and Dana (Scott Babcock) Wilson of Denver, CO; granddaughter, Claire Wilson Babcock of Denver, CO; sisters, Ann Marie (Clair) Baldner of Dallas Center, IA; and Sandra Ellgaard of Metairie, LA; brother, Steve (Jackie Helms) Reynolds of Wannaska, MN; her nieces and nephews, Janell (Bruce) Clary, Julie Baldner, Stewart (Lori) Baldner, Greg (Jodi) Baldner, Egon Ellgaard, Annemarie (Dave) Bryant, Sara (Paul) Blomkalns, and Bonny (Craig Erickson) Reynolds. Ginger adored the many generations of her nieces and nephews and had a wide group of friends she loved like family. In addition to her parents, Ginger was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Wilson.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2014, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines.
Condolences for the family may be offered online at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Lori (Ward) Hall
03/22/2014
Wendy,
It was will sadness that I learned of your mother's death. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Carri Beck from Great Clips
03/22/2014
My thoughts and prayers to the family during this difficult time. I will miss our funfilled monthly conversations. I was blessed to have known such a wonderful women.
Diana Walker
03/21/2014
Wendy and Dana,
I was sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. I'm glad you have so many family members around to share their memories of your mom with you during this tough time. She sounds like a person who was full of love and life and will be missed by many. My condolences, Diana Walker
Hyperion Field Club
03/20/2014
We want to offer our condolences to the family and friends of Ginger Wilson. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. As long time members at Hyperion Field Club, both Ginger and Jim are greatly missed.
Jeannette
03/19/2014
Ginger, I still have the score sheets from 1998 - 2006 for Hand and Foot! You will be missed so much by me, your family and your many friends.