Virginia Marie Wilbur

Virginia Marie Wilbur, age 101, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith, family, and service.

Virginia was born on April 19, 1924, at War Memorial Hospital in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, the daughter of Tom and Grace Splan. She graduated from Sault High School in 1943 and later attended Franklin School of Science and Art in Philadelphia. Virginia worked as an X-ray technician, dedicating herself to helping others through her profession.

In 1949, she married the love of her life, Richard H. Wilbur, and together they built a life centered on family and community.

Virginia was a devoted member of First Presbyterian Church in both Sault Ste. Marie and Petoskey. In Petoskey, she was active in the Mary, Martha, and Ruth Guild. She was also a life member of the Northern Michigan Hospital Auxiliary of Petoskey. She enjoyed her time at Petoskey Bay View Country Club, where her cherished Rummikub group of 30 years was born.

Virginia is lovingly survived by her daughter, Jane, and son-in-law, Peter Schwartzfisher; her four grandsons: AJ (Miranda) Wilbur, Nick (Heather Montie) Schwartzfisher, Dan (Bree) Schwartzfisher, and Ben (Kirstyn VanMale) Schwartzfisher; and her two great-granddaughters, Quinn Wilbur and Marisa Wilbur.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Richard H. Wilbur; her son John Wilbur; her mother and father in-law, Richard A. (Ruth) Wilbur; her brother, Will (Patricia) Splan; her sister Joyce (Gordon) Peltier; brother Joe (Donna) Splan; sister Evelyn (Robert) Gollinger; brother and sister in-law William (Nancy) Dunstan; brother and sister in-law Norman (Janet) Clarke; and family friends George (Mary) Hall.

A funeral service will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Petoskey, on Tuesday, April 21st with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. and the service at 11:00 a.m. A luncheon will immediately follow the service at Independence Village in Petoskey 965 Hager Dr. 

Virginia will be remembered for her kindness, steady faith, and deep love for her family. Her life was a blessing, and her memory will be cherished by all who knew her.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The First Presbyterian Church of Petoskey.

Arrangements are in the care of the Stone Funeral Home of Petoskey.

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