Grandma King

On Sunday, December 13th, Nolan's Grandma King passed away at the age of 89 after a day full of visits from loved ones. Virginia King was a fun-loving, caring, intelligent, hard-working, and beautiful person. She was loved dearly by her whole family and all those who knew her. The staff at her assisted-living home all loved her and never once heard her complain.

Grandma King was an avid ice skater and golfer even into her retirement years. She was also in a bowling league for many years while she worked for the railroad. She was an active volunteer at Christ Lutheran Church throughout her many decades living in Lake Elmo. With 12 brothers and sisters, Grandma King was not able to have any pets as a child but she loved animals dearly and cared for many neighborhood pets over the years. This is just one example of her limitless kindness and desire to help others. She was also known for her green thumb and the gardens she kept; a plentiful vegetable garden as well as beautiful flowers everywhere.

Grandma King loved all kinds of music and Nolan and I were grateful to be able to visit her often and sing her Christmas carols, hymns and one of her favorites: You Are My Sunshine.

Funeral services were in Lake Elmo on Friday December 18th. Grandma King will be missed during this time of separation!