Virginia J. Northway, 86, of Decatur was greeted in heaven by her beloved husband Donald on Friday December 31, 2010.
A service to celebrate Virginia’s life will be Friday January 7, 2011 with a visitation from 6:00 PM until 7:30 PM and memorial services to follow immediately at Dawson & Wikoff West Wood St. Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com
Family suggests memorials to First Baptist Church, Meals on Wheels or Catholic Charities.
Virginia was born on July 8, 1924 in Duluth, MN, the daughter of Herbert and Eva Kerr Wickenburg. She married Donald E. Northway on August 30, 1950 and he preceded her in death on December 26, 2005. Virginia attended the University of Minnesota and graduated from St. Luke's School of Nursing with her R.N. She worked as a nurse at Carle Hospital and then worked at Decatur Memorial Hospital for over 22 years and retired as a nurse from Caterpillar after 13 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church, the IDA Class and was in the Betty Johnson Circle; member of the Decatur Women’s Club, former member of “New Towners”, member of the Tippee Canoe Club, she worked for the Red Cross Blood Drive and was involved with Meals on Wheels with her husband Donald. Virginia was a WWII Navy veteran of the Waves.
She is survived by her son Bob Northway and wife Carreen of Decatur; daughter Sandra Kaufman and husband Steve of Decatur; two grandchildren Chris Northway of Indianapolis, IN and Hayley Kaufman of Decatur.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Bill Wickenburg and one son John.
Virginia had an everlasting smile and a great sense of humor, she was always humming a song everywhere she went, she will be truly missed by all her family and friends.
Special thanks to caregivers Allie and Sandy, Dr. Franklin and DMH 4100 staff.
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Dear Bob and Sandy; I'd just like you to know how much both of your parents influenced my life--I met Don when I was a child and in dire need of some direction and guidance--He and Virginia helped me grow in more ways than I can imagine, and allowed me to become the man I am today. Your family will always hold a very, very special place in my heart and I will fondly remember the time that I spent with you. Bless All, Pete Slonaker
