Virginia “Ginger” Rose (Annalora) Weiss, age 79 passed away August 30, 2020. She was born to Samuel and Ruby (Bovee) Annalora on June 12, 1941 in Miles City MT. She was the eldest of 4 siblings.
Ginger attended Sacred Heart Elementary and High School, graduating in 1959.
Ginger married Joseph Lee Weiss, Jr on February 24, 1962 at Sacred Heart Church in Miles City. They had three children Julie Catherine, Jill Ann, and Brian Joseph. They left Miles City in 1966, lived for a time in Salt Lake City, UT and then moved to Great Falls in 1967, where they’ve made their home since.
Ginger loved to visit, she could always tell a good story, and she especially liked to laugh. She enjoyed spending time with her family and extended family. Ginger was a good cook and hosted many holiday gatherings. Music was always an important part of her life, whether it was singing with her siblings for family occasions, with the Holy Spirt Church choir, or as a founding member of the Great Falls Chapter of Sweet Adelines.
She and Joe spent many summers fishing and camping with family on the Madison River. They traveled around the country in their RV, spending part of each year in Arizona and California.
Ginger is survived by her husband Joe, children: Julie (Andy) Younggren, Jill Boettcher, and Brian Weiss. Grandchildren: Brandelle (Bradley) Delph, Jeremy (Auriana) Younggren, Andrea (Ryken) Wernofsky, and Christina Younggren; Bradly Boettcher and Holly Boettcher; and Kianna Weiss. Great-grandchildren: Adrianna and Kaleb Delph; Keller, Kittson, and Mylina Younggren; and Josephine and Bella Wernofsky. Her brother Terry (Myra) Annalora and sister, Lindy Annalora, one aunt Louise Annalora, and many cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents Sam and Ruby Annalora, sister Vicki Annalora, and son-in-law Greg Boettcher.
Viewing will be at 5 p.m. with a vigil to begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday, September 3rd at Holy Spirit Catholic Parish 201 44th Street in Great Falls. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 4th at Holy Spirit Catholic Parish. A reception will follow the Mass at the family home. The family requests memorial contributions be made to The American Cancer Society.
Service Schedule
Viewing
5:00 p.m.
Thursday September 3, 2020
Holy Spirit Catholic Parish
201 44th Street
Great Falls, Montana
Vigil
6:00 p.m.
Thursday September 3, 2020
Holy Spirit Catholic Parish
201 44th Street
Great Falls, Montana
Funeral Mass
11:00 a.m.
Friday September 4, 2020
Holy Spirit Catholic Parish
201 44th Street
Great Falls, Montana
Service Schedule
Viewing
5:00 p.m.
Thursday September 3, 2020
Holy Spirit Catholic Parish
201 44th Street
Great Falls, Montana
Vigil
6:00 p.m.
Thursday September 3, 2020
Holy Spirit Catholic Parish
201 44th Street
Great Falls, Montana
Funeral Mass
11:00 a.m.
Friday September 4, 2020
Holy Spirit Catholic Parish
201 44th Street
Great Falls, Montana
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Aimee and Blaine Bovee says
So sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed our time with Ginger at the river or family occasions. Bless you all at this difficult time.
Cheri Lambert says
Thinking of Joe and the family during this difficult time. Ginger was always the sweetest, most kind lady in the neighborhood. Rest in peace, Ginger. Cheri, Rusty, and the boys.
Carol Hanel says
My sympathy to the family. I adored Ginger….she was always so happy and just enjoyed life to the fullest. I will cherish memories of our family camping trips on the Madison. Rest In Peace Ginger….you will be missed.
Julia Becker says
She was a great lady, and a lot of fun! Loved her laugh and her singing! Sending love to all the family.
Barbara Pugh says
We will all miss Ginger so thankful for all our memories. I always enjoyed her telling stories of when we we growing up and spending time together. Sending our love and prayers to each of you.
Love, Tom and Barbara
Mary Dupuis says
I loved this woman! When she came to sing with the choir at Mass, way back when we were at Sts. Peter and Paul, she brought laughter and joy with her. Such an open person, she also shared her tears. She was a master story-teller, and contributed to the cohesive nature of our group. I do love the memory of Ginger and Joe bringing a ginormous macaroni salad to the church, to feed a choir whose performance had been unfortunately cancelled. I had missed calling them when I heard about the cancellation. They had that salad in their fridge forEVER, and never failed to ask me if I needed some when I saw them.
Ginger was a considerate, kind, joy-filled woman, and will be missed in the world. God bless and keep her.
Karen and Dick Bourquin says
Julie, Andy, and family: From our hearts, we are sending our love and cares to all of you. God bless your hearts. Keep all those wonderful memories close to your hearts. We will keep your Mom in our prayers. We love you.
Rocco & Barbra says
Joe, we will always cherish the visits we had with you and Ginger in Oceanside. Her hospitality and wonderful way of telling a story will be our fondest memory of this lovely lady.