Virginia May Lane (90) died peacefully on July 12, 2018 surrounded by family and close friends. Virginia was born on May 25, 1928 in Lewistown, MT. She spent her early years in Great Falls, Boulder, Missoula, and Bozeman, where she graduated from high school. After high school she attended college in Missoula, and was a member of the sorority, Alpha Phi, meeting David Lane after his return from WWII. They were married in 1948 and had their son Jim and daughter Janet. Eventually they moved to Helena where Dave taught and was an administrator for many years. His education career took them to Deer Lodge, Absarokee, and back to Helena. After Dave’s death in 1980, Virginia enrolled at Carroll College, graduating in 1984 with an accounting degree. She worked for the Episcopal Diocese as a controller. Virginia enjoyed many years with trips abroad, camping, hiking, and fishing with family. For the past year she lived at Touchmark.
She is survived by her son Jim and Kathy Lane, her son-in-law David and Kathleen Eaton, grandsons Rick and Farah Lane, Scott and Megan Lane, Sean and Dawn Lane, Lucas and Magali Eaton, and granddaughter Kaley Lane Eaton and partner Rian Souleles. She is also survived by seven grandchildren: Isabel, Havana, Evan, Samuel, Claire, David, and Jake Lane. She also has several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held July 26 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Cathedral at 511 N Park Ave. Helena, MT 59601, followed by a reception at St. Peter’s. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at 511 N Park Ave. Helena, MT 59601 or CR Anderson School at 1200 Knight St. Helena, MT 59601. Please write a comment below to share a condolence or memory of Virginia.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday July 26, 2018
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
511 N. Park Ave.
Helena, MT 59601
Reception
Following the Memorial Service
Thursday July 26, 2018
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
511 N Park Ave.
Helena, MT 59601
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Ellen Rae Thiel says
I am thinking of all of you in your loss. I met Ginny when she took a tour from Helena to Boulder. I was the historian on the tour that talked about the history of Jefferson County. We toured the courthouse and Ginny said that her grandfather was the janitor their for years and that they lived in the house on the grade school grounds and she had spent many hours with her grandparents and would come to the courthouse with “grampa”. I had also lived in that same house when I moved to Boulder in 1970. The house is still standing but has been moved. The day she was here we went and looked at the house. She had many memories of Boulder. and after that donated many pictures and items to The Heritage Center in Boulder. She let a good long life but will be missed by many. .
Dave Eaton says
Ginnie was a wonderful and courageous women her entire life. She was like a second mom to me, and I will miss her dearly.I can’t thank Jim, Kathy, Rick, Scott and Sean and their wives and kids for bringing so much joy into her life, especially these past few years. She has now joined her husband and daughter in a better place.
sawyer malinowski says
i am very sorry for your loss! i didnt know Ginnie, but im sure from is said about her here she was a great person. however at acts 24:15, we have the comforting assurance “there will be a resurrection.” may this promise bring you comfort.
Cathy Schneckloth Dawe says
Mrs. Lane you will be greatly missed!
I have great memories of you as our Girl Scout leader, camping at Camp Thunderbird, baking cookies with you and Janet. It seems like I was at your home more than my own. You were there for me when I broke my arm and cracked my head open and took me to the Doctors office. I’ve looked up to you since second grade when Janet and I became friends. You meant a lot to me and I will be forever great full you were in my life.
Jim, Kathy and family & Dave and family I’m sorry for the loss of your Mom, mother in law, grandmother & great grandmother. May God bring you comfort and peace!
Barb Hagen says
Ginnie was a dear friend and mentor to me. I am grateful for the many trips we made throughout Montana and for her courage, grace, and candor.
Dick Paulsen says
Jim and family — I remember your mother well. We both had great mothers who raised a bunch of kids on the East Side of Helena. I always felt very welcome in your home on Winne, next to the Coopers. I planned to attend the service on Sunday but will be in Missoula. Hope to see you soon. God bless Ginnie.