Virginia L. (Lake) Waddill, 93, passed away on September 24, 2014.
Virginia was born on June 1, 1921, in Seattle, Washington, to Walter John and Ruth Chapman Lake. After she graduated from Berkeley High School in 1939, she went on to graduate from the University of California/Berkeley and was a member of the Alpha XI Delta Sorority. She also attended Northwestern University and did graduate work in Occupational Therapy at Mills College.
Virginia met John (Jack) E. Waddill (retired Captain, US Marine Corp) through a sorority sister in April 1945. Jack and Virginia shared a wonderful marriage for 55 years. They made their home in California and in Boise. Those loving years with Jack were enhanced by their passion for world travel. For 20 years, they explored the globe documenting their extensive travels through Jack’s impressive photography and narration. In addition to Virginia’s career as a travel agent, she belonged to many civic organizations including Women of Rotary, St. Mary’s Guild at St. Michael’s Cathedral, and she taught reading at “The Learning Lab” in Boise’s Public Library.
Virginia was truly a “one-of-a-kind” person: a striking beauty, an artist, and an enthusiastic follower of politics and world affairs. She had spunk, a quick wit, intelligence, and was always willing to join in on a game of bridge or gin rummy, or plant her favorite flowers. With her vibrant and dynamic personality, she delighted everyone around her. Her legacy to her family and friends is to strive for a well-lived life as she accomplished so beautifully -- she will be missed by all of us.
Virginia was predeceased by her husband Jack on March 20, 2000. She is survived by her daughters Carolyn (Tom) Thompson and Donna (Rob) Wilson; granddaughter Jennifer (Rich) Long; granddaughter Katie Thompson; grandson Brian John Mickels; great granddaughter Emma Louise Long; sister Sally Adams; nephew Tom (Barbara) Adams; nephew John Adams; and niece Peggy Adams.
Per Virginia’s request, there will be no funeral service. She asked that memorial donations may be made to any of the following: Emerson House, Harrison’s Hope Hospice, Exceptional Caregivers, Alzheimer’s Association, St. Michael’s Episcopal Cathedral or “The Learning Lab” at Boise’s Pubic Library.
Arrivederci, Sayonara, Hasta la Vista, Auf Wiedersehen, Au Revoir…
Arrangements are under the direction of Accent Funeral Home.
Virginia was born on June 1, 1921, in Seattle, Washington, to Walter John and Ruth Chapman Lake. After she graduated from Berkeley High School in 1939, she went on to graduate from the University of California/Berkeley and was a member of the Alpha XI Delta Sorority. She also attended Northwestern University and did graduate work in Occupational Therapy at Mills College.
Virginia met John (Jack) E. Waddill (retired Captain, US Marine Corp) through a sorority sister in April 1945. Jack and Virginia shared a wonderful marriage for 55 years. They made their home in California and in Boise. Those loving years with Jack were enhanced by their passion for world travel. For 20 years, they explored the globe documenting their extensive travels through Jack’s impressive photography and narration. In addition to Virginia’s career as a travel agent, she belonged to many civic organizations including Women of Rotary, St. Mary’s Guild at St. Michael’s Cathedral, and she taught reading at “The Learning Lab” in Boise’s Public Library.
Virginia was truly a “one-of-a-kind” person: a striking beauty, an artist, and an enthusiastic follower of politics and world affairs. She had spunk, a quick wit, intelligence, and was always willing to join in on a game of bridge or gin rummy, or plant her favorite flowers. With her vibrant and dynamic personality, she delighted everyone around her. Her legacy to her family and friends is to strive for a well-lived life as she accomplished so beautifully -- she will be missed by all of us.
Virginia was predeceased by her husband Jack on March 20, 2000. She is survived by her daughters Carolyn (Tom) Thompson and Donna (Rob) Wilson; granddaughter Jennifer (Rich) Long; granddaughter Katie Thompson; grandson Brian John Mickels; great granddaughter Emma Louise Long; sister Sally Adams; nephew Tom (Barbara) Adams; nephew John Adams; and niece Peggy Adams.
Per Virginia’s request, there will be no funeral service. She asked that memorial donations may be made to any of the following: Emerson House, Harrison’s Hope Hospice, Exceptional Caregivers, Alzheimer’s Association, St. Michael’s Episcopal Cathedral or “The Learning Lab” at Boise’s Pubic Library.
Arrivederci, Sayonara, Hasta la Vista, Auf Wiedersehen, Au Revoir…
Arrangements are under the direction of Accent Funeral Home.
Virginia L. (Lake) Waddill, 93, passed away on September 24, 2014.
Virginia was born on June 1, 1921, in Seattle, Washington, to Walter John and Ruth Chapman Lake. After she graduated from Berkeley High School in 1939, she went on to graduate from the University of California/Berkeley and was a member of the Alpha XI Delta Sorority. She also attended Northwestern University and did graduate work in Occupational Therapy at Mills College.
Virginia met John (Jack) E. Waddill (retired Captain, US Marine Corp) through a sorority sister in April 1945. Jack and Virginia shared a wonderful marriage for 55 years. They made their home in California and in Boise. Those loving years with Jack were enhanced by their passion for world travel. For 20 years, they explored the globe documenting their extensive travels through Jack’s impressive photography and narration. In addition to Virginia’s career as a travel agent, she belonged to many civic organizations including Women of Rotary, St. Mary’s Guild at St. Michael’s Cathedral, and she taught reading at “The Learning Lab” in Boise’s Public Library.
Virginia was truly a “one-of-a-kind” person: a striking beauty, an artist, and an enthusiastic follower of politics and world affairs. She had spunk, a quick wit, intelligence, and was always willing to join in on a game of bridge or gin rummy, or plant her favorite flowers. With her vibrant and dynamic personality, she delighted everyone around her. Her legacy to her family and friends is to strive for a well-lived life as she accomplished so beautifully -- she will be missed by all of us.
Virginia was predeceased by her husband Jack on March 20, 2000. She is survived by her daughters Carolyn (Tom) Thompson and Donna (Rob) Wilson; granddaughter Jennifer (Rich) Long; granddaughter Katie Thompson; grandson Brian John Mickels; great granddaughter Emma Louise Long; sister Sally Adams; nephew Tom (Barbara) Adams; nephew John Adams; and niece Peggy Adams.
Per Virginia’s request, there will be no funeral service. She asked that memorial donations may be made to any of the following: Emerson House, Harrison’s Hope Hospice, Exceptional Caregivers, Alzheimer’s Association, St. Michael’s Episcopal Cathedral or “The Learning Lab” at Boise’s Pubic Library.
Arrivederci, Sayonara, Hasta la Vista, Auf Wiedersehen, Au Revoir…
Arrangements are under the direction of Accent Funeral Home.
Virginia was born on June 1, 1921, in Seattle, Washington, to Walter John and Ruth Chapman Lake. After she graduated from Berkeley High School in 1939, she went on to graduate from the University of California/Berkeley and was a member of the Alpha XI Delta Sorority. She also attended Northwestern University and did graduate work in Occupational Therapy at Mills College.
Virginia met John (Jack) E. Waddill (retired Captain, US Marine Corp) through a sorority sister in April 1945. Jack and Virginia shared a wonderful marriage for 55 years. They made their home in California and in Boise. Those loving years with Jack were enhanced by their passion for world travel. For 20 years, they explored the globe documenting their extensive travels through Jack’s impressive photography and narration. In addition to Virginia’s career as a travel agent, she belonged to many civic organizations including Women of Rotary, St. Mary’s Guild at St. Michael’s Cathedral, and she taught reading at “The Learning Lab” in Boise’s Public Library.
Virginia was truly a “one-of-a-kind” person: a striking beauty, an artist, and an enthusiastic follower of politics and world affairs. She had spunk, a quick wit, intelligence, and was always willing to join in on a game of bridge or gin rummy, or plant her favorite flowers. With her vibrant and dynamic personality, she delighted everyone around her. Her legacy to her family and friends is to strive for a well-lived life as she accomplished so beautifully -- she will be missed by all of us.
Virginia was predeceased by her husband Jack on March 20, 2000. She is survived by her daughters Carolyn (Tom) Thompson and Donna (Rob) Wilson; granddaughter Jennifer (Rich) Long; granddaughter Katie Thompson; grandson Brian John Mickels; great granddaughter Emma Louise Long; sister Sally Adams; nephew Tom (Barbara) Adams; nephew John Adams; and niece Peggy Adams.
Per Virginia’s request, there will be no funeral service. She asked that memorial donations may be made to any of the following: Emerson House, Harrison’s Hope Hospice, Exceptional Caregivers, Alzheimer’s Association, St. Michael’s Episcopal Cathedral or “The Learning Lab” at Boise’s Pubic Library.
Arrivederci, Sayonara, Hasta la Vista, Auf Wiedersehen, Au Revoir…
Arrangements are under the direction of Accent Funeral Home.
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