Virginia “Ginny” Mary Passick
June 04, 2016
Virginia “Ginny” Mary Passick went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, June 4th at Sunnyview Care Center in Ankeny, Iowa. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Ginny was born to Albert and Mary Fees on August 4th, 1920, near Polk City, Iowa. Six weeks after her birth, Albert passed away. Mary then married George Young, who raised Ginny and her siblings. She graduated from Polk City School in 1938. She married the love of her life, Arlo Passick in December of 1938, and together, they raised five children on acreage between Des Moines and Ankeny.
Growing up, Virginia enjoyed playing softball and basketball, and working on the farm. As she grew older, she enjoyed camping, fishing, watching the Cubs, Vikings, and her beloved Hawkeyes, playing Skip-Bo, and most of all, spending time with her family, particularly attending her grandchildren’s sporting events. She always enjoyed going to church and church activities, and she was a member of Saylorville Baptist Church since 1953. She loved the Lord most of all, and told her family to “always put the Lord first.”
When all of her kids were in school full time, Ginny went to work for the Bavarian Haus, and worked there for 25 years. She also worked for Super Valu where she retired from in 1985.
Virginia is survived by her five children: Roger (Carol) Passick of Ripley, Ok, Ralph (Pam) Passick of Fredericktown, OH., Kerry (Chris) Passick of Bondurant, Dan Passick, of Des Moines, and Joyce McDaniel, of Des Moines, 14 Grandchildren – Kim and Wes Passick, Janell Robisch, Dean and Bryan Passick, Lori Lazslo, Sean and Aaron Passick, Nick Passick, Ashley Smith, Alyssa George, and James, Jeremy, and Jennifer McDaniel, and their families, which includes 23 great grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and her beloved dog, Sparky.
Besides her parents, Virginia was preceded in death by her husband Arlo Passick, 4 brothers, 3 Sisters, grandson David Anthony Passick, Son-in-law James McDaniel, and Daughter-in-law, Marianne Passick.
Services for Ginny will be held at Saylorville Church, 6429 NW 6th Dr, Des Moines, IA 50313, on Wednesday, June 8th at 10:00 am. The family will receive visitors at the church from 4:00 until 7:00 pm the evening prior. She will be laid to rest at Highland Memory Gardens following Wednesday’s services.
Memorials can be directed to the family in honor of Ginny.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jean Cannon
06/08/2016
I love Ginny like family! We've been neighbors since Nov. 1966 and we never spoke a harsh word to each other! My heart hurts for her family!! You kids stay close to each other, that's what Gin would desire!! Love you all!!
David and Kathy Cortner
06/08/2016
Dan and entire family...praying for you during this time.
melodie barkley Karen seifert
06/07/2016
Sorry for your loss. May the memories get you through this time.
shirley barkley
06/07/2016
Cherish the memories.
Cheryl & John Jackson
06/07/2016
Danny......our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Cherish the memories!
Lana Niles
06/06/2016
RIP Ginny....she pierced my ears when my mom tried and almost passed out here came Ginny to the rescue.... known the family since I was in 2 grade feeling for you all she is now in no pain and back with Arlo
Luann
06/06/2016
Our family has lost a true gem. Gin is now in the arms of Jesus and fishing with Lloyd and my Grandma Ima! I remember so many good times out on the acreage with our large family and happy that there was a place for my children to come and have fun with cousins and just run and play! We will all hold dear memories of her gentleness, concern for others and a loving touch and hug when needed. Love to all.