Ursula “Virginia” Christian passed away on Friday, January 9th, 2015 at the age of 91, in Helena, Montana of natural causes.
She was born to E.O. and Flora Catherine Simmons on February 27, 1923 in Great Falls, Montana. She grew up in Cascade, Montana, graduating from Cascade High School in 1941.
She married Joseph Leo Pfeifer in 1945. Joseph and Virginia were blessed with two sons, Rick & Mark during their marriage. Joseph passed away in 1952.
Virginia married James Christian on August 11, 1955. James and Virginia were then blessed with their daughter, Cathy Christian.
She lived in Seattle, Washington, worked for Boeing Aircraft during the war. She moved back to Montana worked as a self-employed mail carrier and drove a school bus from 1955 to 1968. She worked for Carroll College as an IBM Operator from 1968 to 1988. She started Carroll College on the first computer system and retired as a Human Resource Officer.
She enjoyed her grandchildren, hobbies such as gardening; she had a beautiful yard and her prize flower garden with Poppies, Irises and peonies. Sewing, snowmobiling, golfing, traveling was right in line with the many things that kept her busy and full of life. She enjoyed her Sunday visits to her church, Our Lady of the Valley Church.
Virginia is survived by her Children, Rick Christian, Mark (Bonnie) Christian and Cathy (Bill) Ireland. She was blessed with twenty three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, her parents and a brother Robert Simmons.
There will be no services per Virginia’s wishes. Please visit below, to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Virginia. Memorials may be sent to her church, Our Lady of the Valley Church or the Ponderosa Snow Warriors, Lincoln, MT.
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R.R. says
May fond memories of your loved one bring you comfort during this hard time in your life. Look back on all the good memories you were able to have and smile at the fact that you were able to share these before she passed away. My hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. – Jw.org John 5:28-29
Annette Ronningen says
Cathy, Rick, Mark & Families..
I am so sorry to see Virginia’s picture in the paper, and hear of your loss. She hadn’t changed a bit since the first time I saw her. She was kind enough to open her home to me, and we had many laughs and giggles. And for that, I will be eternally blessed. Sounds just like her not wanting a service or “fuss” over her, so I will add her and your families to my daily thoughts and prayers. She was a wonderful lady.
Annette
Eva Robinson says
I am so very sorry for your loss. I worked with Virginia at Carroll College and she was so very nice and kind to me. On one occasion she drove with me to Great Falls to deliver printing material for Carroll and on the way home (on a Friday evening) we broke down near Wolf Creek. She was concerned this might happen and that is the reason she insisted on going with me. I will never forget her kindness and concern over my safety. She was a dear, sweet woman and knowing her was a true blessing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Pat Dutton says
I very much enjoyed working with Virginia at Carroll and living “down the road” from her for many years. She was a good, kind, down-to-earth lady. May good memories surround you.
John and Lorene Wolfe says
Dear Mark, Bonnie, Carrie and families,
Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you and your family. May our Lord bless you with His peace and loving strength!
Love you guys!
John and Lorene
Matt & Mary Kunnary says
We are very sorry for your loss. I worked (Mary) with your mother for quite awhile at Carroll College. Virginia was a great person to work with and I enjoyed her company very much. God’s blessings to your family. Our prayers will always be with you.
Matt & Mary K