Virginia June Thoreson

Virginia "Ginny" June Thoreson

May 1, 1931 - March 31, 2025

Virginia June Thoreson, lovingly known as Ginny, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025, in Roswell, New Mexico, at the age of 93. Born on May 1, 1931, in Mobridge, South Dakota, Ginny lived a life full of love, warmth, and unwavering devotion to her family, friends, and community.

Ginny had a gift for nurturing-whether it was in her garden, her kitchen, or as Director of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and Preschool in Honolulu, HI where she spent many years mentoring her teachers and students. She was a woman of deep faith and an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, where she found strength, community, and purpose.

Her many passions included tending to her garden with care, baking treats for those she loved, long bike rides, camping under the stars and boating (even though she never quite mastered water skiing). She also adored her dogs over the years, who were her constant companions and brought her immeasurable joy. In her later years, she became a spirited sports fan, proudly cheering on the Boston Celtics and the Kansas City Chiefs.

She is survived by her children Tracy, Gale, and Mark; her son-in-law Aaron; grandchildren Suri, Josh (wife Jackie), Justin, Sydney and EmmaLee; and her beloved great-grandchildren Aaron, Patrick, Kyara, Nolen, Jackson, Jayden, Micah, Mackenzie, Trevor, and Ryder. She was preceded in death by her cherished husband Samuel, who passed in 2015; her parents, Charlie and Edith Baston; and her siblings Donnie, Lyle, Eugene, and Kay. Survived by sisters Lorraine and Janice.

A memorial service celebrating Ginny's life will be held on May 10, 2025, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Roswell, New Mexico.

Ginny's legacy lives on in the kindness she showed, the values she taught, and the love she gave so freely. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.