Virginia Eleanor Rix (Lambert), 81

April 16, 1930 - June 3, 2011

Virginia passed away peacefully on June 3, 2011.

She is survived by her three children, Janet, Lori and Julie; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; sister Pat; brother Jimmy.

She was predeceased by son Chris (1988) and her husband, Daniel (2009).

Virginia met her husband while attending high school in Hayward, Calif. In 1969 Virginia, with her husband and children, relocated to Fort St. James, British Columbia. Virginia and Daniel spent seven years enjoying the outdoors and various challenges of B.C. and then moved to Sandpoint.

Virginia has resided in Dalton Gardens for the past 18 years. In earlier years, Virginia was a member of the Eastern Star Organization, Daughters of the Nile and Ladies of the Oriental Shrine. She was an active member of the "Red Hot Mamas" dance group for several years. She also became an avid golfer and worked hard to improve her game. While living in Sandpoint, Virginia attended school to become a hairdresser. She went on to work in a local salon in addition to cutting hair for many friends and family members.

Over the years, Virginia enjoyed her many trips to Canada to visit her children and grandchildren. Virginia loved spending time quilting and sewing projects for her family. She also loved to spend time in her garden and in earlier years enjoyed canning vegetables and making homemade wine. Mom loved to walk and was often seen walking in and around her neighborhood.

In later years, Virginia and Daniel enjoyed traveling together overseas as well as taking many weekend excursions in their motor home. Virginia will be remembered for her kind and generous spirit.