by Kristin Fernald | Aug 16, 2019 | Stories |
I consider Virginia one of the essential threads of the fabric of our island community and history. She is someone who was reliably there with her warm smile, a twinkle in her eye, quick wit and a curious mind. Whether seeing her at the Farmer’s Market, or on the...
by Vicki Jayne | Aug 15, 2019 | Memories |
I met Virginia when I met Kelley in 2014. Virginia’s wide smile, robust laugh and gentle eye contact welcomed me along with Ann into the unique Lopez community. It did not take long to realize her impact on the beloved island and community. She was the cheerful...
by Victoria & Michael Terra | Aug 15, 2019 | Memories |
As a young couple moving to Lopez Island, only knowing one soul on the island (a long time friend of Michael’s, Mary Wondra), we had plans that included a travel trailer and the purchase of a piece of land. We asked Mary for ideas of where we could park our temporary...
by Barbara Schultheiss | Aug 15, 2019 | Stories |
I really wanted to move to Lopez full-time but had no luck finding a job. So one day while visiting the Farmers Market, I shared that with Virginia. She quietly asked, what other things do you love to do. So I replied, well I like to bake things for people but have...
by June Swatzell | Aug 14, 2019 | Memories |
We are a family from Eastern Washington and we met Virginia at the Lopez Farmers Market which she was coordinating. Our family has been coming yearly to vacation at Spencer Spit Camp Ground since the summer it opened and we thought it would be good idea to sell the...
