Virginia "Ginger" (Boatman) McElroy
October 20, 1955 ~ October 11, 2017 (age 61) 61 Years OldShare using:
Virginia Rose “Ginger” McElroy was born on October 20, 1955 in Oregon to parents, Eugene and Clarice Jones Boatman. She died on October 11, 2017 at her home in Stanfield, Oregon at the age of 61 years. Ginger was raised in Salem, Oregon where she graduated from Sprague High School in the class of 1973. She worked outside of the home from time to time although, her greatest joy came from being a stay at home Mom raising her children. She enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, trapping, traveling, crocheting, reading and watching baseball. Ginger cherished her time with family, especially supporting her grandchildren with their many sporting events and activities.
She is survived by her life partner: Mike Potts, Stanfield, OR; mother: Clarice Boatman, Hermiston, OR; children: Renee (Troy), La Grande, OR; Lacey (Trevor), Hermiston, OR, Steven (Diana), Boardman, OR; Daniel, Pocatello, ID; and Kayla, Stanfield, OR; brother: Terry; sisters: Mary, Osie, Sissy & Betty Jane; grandchildren: Trent, Hayden, Cole, Tanner, Rowdy, Tristin, Aunikah, Micah, Owen, Blake, Alexander & Adrienne; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Ginger was preceded in death by her father, Eugene Boatman; husband: Steve McElroy; and brothers: David, Mike & Stan.
A celebration of life service will be held on October 20, 2017 (her 62nd birthday) at 2:00 P.M. at the Stanfield Moose Lodge, 615 W. Coe Ave., Stanfield, OR.
Those who wish may make contributions in Ginger’s memory to angelman.org
Please sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon is in care of arrangements.
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