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Virginia Mary"Ginger" "Ginny"- a native and life-long resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, December 26, 1999. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald J. Burns of Oshkosh, WI. They were married 33 years. Virginia is survived by son, Tom Burns, wife Karen; granddaughter, Kiri; step-grandson, James of Lafayette, CO; daughter, Karen Dawson, husband, Mark of Denver, CO; daughter, Donna Sloan; grandson, Nicholas, of Denver, CO; son, Terry Burns of Broomfield, CO; son, Tim Burns of Albuquerque, NM. She is also survived by a very large extended family. Virginia was born on February 19, 1935. She was very vigorous in community activities. She was active in the Sweet Adelines Show Chorus, competitive country-wester and ballroom dancing, two quilting groups, TOPS, and the Senior Citizens Centers. Virginia loved traveling, spending time in the mountains and fishing. She was beyond energetic and was full of life. She devoted herself endlessly to her family and her friends. Her generosity was her trademark. She was loved and respected by everyone who knew her. We will remember her as a loving mother and many will miss her delicious brownies. The Funeral Service for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, December 29, 1999, at 3:00 p.m. at the Saint Bernadette Catholic Church located at 11401 Indian School Road NE. 505-298-7557. A reception will immediately follow the service. The family requests that memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers. Donations should be made in memory of Virginia M. Burns, in acknowledgment of the Burns Family, and may be sent to the Arthritis Foundation located at 777 East Missouri Avenue, Suite 119 Phoenix, AZ 85014. 1-800-477-7679.
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