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Viola Jean Hopkins “Vi” Philbrick Pinney
11 Mar 1918 – 12 Aug 2005
| Birth | 11 Mar 1918 |
| Death | 12 Aug 2005 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/181658188 |
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VIOLA JEAN PHILBRICK HOPKINS PINNEY PUBLISHED in The Montrose Daily Press, Montrose, Colorado: Genuinely Loved People, Life, and All Her Grandchildren. March 11, 1918 - Aug. 12, 2005 MONTROSE - Viola Jean Hopkins Pinney, of Montrose, died Friday afternoon, Aug. 12, 2005, at her home in Montrose at the age of 87. Viola was born in Fairfax, S.D., March 11, 1918. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin Harrison Philbrick and Amelia Teresa Stille, and one brother, Theodore (Teddy) Philbrick. Viola spent her childhood on the family farm and attended school in Ord, Neb. Viola married Archie Francis Hopkins, Jul 11, 1939, at Loop City, Neb. Vi and Archie moved from Nebraska to Olathe, Colo., in 1954 and then to Montrose, Colo., in 1957 where she resided until her death. Archie preceded Viola in death on July 11, 1965. A second marriage to Allen Pinney ended in divorce. Viola worked at the Golden Crust Bakery for six years, and remained there after it was bought by City Market for another 20 years until her retirement. She traveled extensively, seeing all states west of the Mississippi except North Dakota, and also visited Mexico, Hawaii and Canada. She was a member of the Emblem Club, and attended Menoken Christian Church. Vi's genuine love for people, life and all her grandchildren was well known throughout the community. Her memory and attention to detail was marveled at as she shared her stories and heritage. An important part of Viola's life was her family in Nebraska where she visited often. Many of them also came to Colorado to see Vi. Vi loved to dance and play cards. She would take her grandchildren with her to dances and taught them how to play cards. Vi's hobby of photography will be cherished by her family. Viola opened her heart and home to everyone. The number of people who have shared a card game, cup of coffee or a meal in Vi's kitchen are too many to count. Vi loved to visit, no one was a stranger. Her large circle of family and friends will miss her gift of giving of herself. She was so loved by everyone. Survivors blessed to share Vi's life are: daughter, Bonnie Miller, of Montrose, Colo.; two sons: Charles Hopkins and wife Phyllis, of Camas, Wash., and Dean Hopkins and wife Dalla, of Houston, Texas; two brothers: Franklin Philbrick, of Montrose, and Harold Philbrick and wife Louise, of Grants Pass, Ore.; grandchildren: Cathy Ray, Christine Homewood and husband Duane, DeeAnn (Annie) Trujillo and husband Richard Johnston, Richard Trujillo and wife Candace, all of Montrose; David Hopkins and wife Liz, of Houston, Texas; Deana Barry and husband Jay, of Denver, Colo.; Kathleen Blesius and husband Michael, of Redwood City, Calif.; Susie McMillan, of Monterrey, Mexico and Debbie Hendricks, of San Francisco, Calif.; great-grandchildren: Travis Ray and wife Norma, Tyler Ray, Cole Ray, Jackie Trujillo, Katie Johnston, and Josh Trujillo, all of Montrose; Ryan Homewood, of Ft. Collins, Colo.; Ricki Johnston, of Grand Junction, Colo.; and Christie Homewood, of Denver, Colo.; great-great-grandchildren: Kirra and Jada Ray, and twins, Jonnie and Cameron Trujillo, all of Montrose; nieces and nephews: Benjamin (Ben) Philbrick and wife Heather, of Montrose; Nancy and Chuck Canstanzo, of Oregon; Doug Philbrick, of Oregon; Tori Burdick and daughter, Victoria, of Stockton, Calif.; Wayne Burdick, of Phoenix, Ariz.; and J.A. Burdick, of Elko, Nev. A memorial service in celebration of Viola's life will be officiated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 18, at the Crippin Funeral Home Chapel in Montrose. The service will conclude at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Viola Pinney to: Montrose Emblem Club, c/o Montrose Elks Lodge No. 1053, 801 South Hillcrest, Montrose, CO 81401 or Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado, P.O. Box 1804, Montrose, CO 81402. Arrangements are being handled under the direction and care of the Crippin Funeral Home & Crematory, 802 E. Main, in Montrose, (970) 249-2121.
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