Virginia Laverne Wiersma (Gigi) was welcomed into the comforting arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus on Friday, March 20, 2020 at 10:00 pm in her home, surrounded by her loving husband and family members.
The family is pleased to make Virginia’s virtual Memorial Service available.
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Born January 1934 in Chicago, Illinois, she was the second of four children to Theodore and Mary Janecyk. She married her high school sweetheart Charles in 1952, and the couple welcomed four children and two foster children into their lives.
In 1974, Chuck and Virginia moved the family to Tucson, Arizona, where together they owned and operated a family business for 25 years.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, her brother Lawrence, her son-in-law John Smith, and her grand-daughters Kristin and Abigail.
Virginia is survived by her devoted husband of 67 years; her children Amy (C.R.) Oldham, Shelly (Roy) Lingo, Taryn Smith, Richard (Laura) Wiersma, Clyde (Nora) Wisk, and Gary Wisk; her sister Gail (Bob) Normoyle, and her brother Ted Janecyk. Memorable family functions were the highlight of her life, to include grandchildren and great grandchildren: Haley Henning (Caleb, Corbin), Marcus (Christina) Henning (Annalise, Sofia, Isabella), Cheyenne (Dylan) Disinger (Brynslee, Braxton), Josiah Oldham, Daniel Oldham, Elizabeth Oldham, Sienna Wiersma, Lucas Wiersma, Landon Wiersma, Fareez Ismail, and Amber Smith.
She shared with a friend that she felt her greatest accomplishment in life was to teach her kids to love God and to be kind to others. One of her last messages during her recent hospitalization was, “My family did everything they could for me and much, much more.”
During her final moments, a CD of her favorite hymns was on in the background. The song “Precious Lord” was playing as she took her last peaceful breath.
Precious Lord, take my hand,
Lead me on, let me stand,
I am tired, I am weak, I am worn;
Through the storm, through the night,
Lead me on to the light:
Take my hand, precious Lord,
Lead me home.
When my way grows drear,
Precious Lord, linger near,
When my life is almost gone,
Hear my cry, hear my call,
Hold my hand lest I fall:
Take my hand, precious Lord,
Lead me home.
When the darkness appears
And the night draws near,
And the day is past and gone,
At the river, I stand,
Guide my feet, hold my hand:
Take my hand, precious Lord,
Lead me home.
To Our Beloved Virge, Mom, Grandma, Gigi, Gina, Virgie, Babe, and Friend,
We, who share your faith, will cling to God’s Promise that we will once again be with you in Our Heavenly Home.
“If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by openly declaring your faith that you are saved.
Romans 10:9-10 NLT
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be donated to:
Answers for Life Pregnancy Center
627 N. Swan Road
Tucson, AZ 85711
A memorial service will be held at a later date, once the family is able to confirm details.
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Our Beloved Gigi 
Mom had some rough moments in life, but tried to remain hopeful (while she tossed in a dose of worrying-ha ha!) I was encouraged with my Bible reading recently as I was leading up to remembering Mom today. It was a reminder to look up when life is challenging because there is hope for those who trust in the perfect life and sacrifice of Jesus. I strive to be like Mom and choose to hope when life is difficult.
“But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and he will stand upon the earth at last. And after my body has decayed, yet in my body I will see God! I will see him for myself. Yes, I will see him with my own eyes. I am overwhelmed at the thought!” Job 19:25-27 NLT
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Happy Mother’s Day in heaven. Love you. 😍
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