Virginia B. Tharp

Virginia married Daniel F. Tharp on June 13, 1959, in Augusta, Ga. They had three children and traveled all over, via the U.S. Army.

Her husband of 51 years, Daniel Tharp, brother, Charles Stevens and Muffin preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Teri Johnson of Rochester, son, Daniel Tharp of Vernonia, Ore., daughter, Tammy Kraemer of Chehalis, grandchildren, Jennifer Wertz, Michael Bolser, Marybeth Kraemer, Jalynne Kraemer, Jas Kraemer, great-grandchildren, Braidon Wertz, Zander Wertz, Blake Wertz and Darla Jones, her brothers, Thomas Stevens and Richard Stevens ( Gayle Stevens) and sister, Sharon Dinkmeier (Paul Dinkmeier) .

Virginia loved to garden, paint, sew and do crafts. She loved to make pies and brownies for her dear neighbors and friends who always made sure her lawn was mowed and household repairs were made. Her friendship with them was very special. She thought of them as extended family members.

Virginia was very much loved and will be greatly missed.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 22, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Mills and Mills Funeral home in Tumwater, Wash