Always Welcoming…

I will always remember “Ginger” with great fondness. She was always a comfortable and kind person to be around… Remember the welcoming ticket taker at Lopez High School Basketball games! [Posted by Ann, from Memorial wall]

Advocate

When I needed an advocate at Island Hospital, Ginger gave up 2 days and never looked back. We had a ball! [Posted by Ann, from the Memorial wall]

Introduction to Lopez, 1973 and beyond

We became friends with Ann when we lived in Honolulu in the early 1970s, and met Ginger when we moved to the Pacific Northwest and first visited Lopez Island in 1973.  She graciously embraced us and introduced us to her island life as we continued to visit in those...

Virginia 2014-2019

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...