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Virginia Ruth Stilwell
1935 - 2026
BORN
1935
DIED
2026
Virginia Stilwell Obituary
February 14, 1935 -
January 21, 2026
Virginia (Shipley) Stilwell passed away on January 21 in Moscow Idaho. Virginia was born February 14, 1935 to Bruce and Kate Shipley in Jonson City Tennessee. She grew up in Johnson City and graduated from Sulphur Springs High School. She married Donald Stilwell in 1956 and remained married to him for 46 years until his death in 2002. They traveled extensively due to Donald's military service and lived in many locations before settling down in Hermiston Oregon. After Donald's death, Virginia moved to Moscow Idaho to be closer to her daughter Leslie until her passing. Virginia was proceed in death by her parents and 6 brothers and 2 sisters. Survivors include her daughter Leslie, 3 grandchildren, 2 great grand children, her sister Sue and numerous nieces and nephews.
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