Virgie was born on January 21, 1927, the daughter of Robert and Gertrude Symonds. She grew up in Crookston and graduated from Cathedral High School in 1945.
She married the love of her life Leonard Johnson on October 19, 1946 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Virgie worked at Sears Catalog Co, Crookston Public Schools, Osmon Drug, Thomas Drug and lastly, Eagle Drug until her retirement. Virgie was a member of the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception.
Virgie mostly treasured her roles as wife, mother and friend. Survivors include her sister, Mary Ann Butenhoff; and Betty Johnson, sister-in-law. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard in 1970, her son, Gary in 1950 and her daughter, Barbie in 1998, two brothers Robert Symonds, and Ford Symonds, and a nephew, Scott Anthony.
Funeral Home: Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home 615 South Minnesota Street Crookston, MN US 56716
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Visitation
Saturday, August 29, 2015
10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home and Cremation Service
615 South Minnesota Street
Crookston, MN 56716
Service
Saturday, August 29, 2015
11:00 AM
Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home and Cremation Service
615 South Minnesota Street
Crookston, MN 56716
cemetery
Saturday, August 29, 2015
Calvary Cemetery
Memorial Drive
Crookston, MN 56716