Virginia Lee Spendiff

10/25/1928 – 11/12/2012

Virginia was born in Omaha, Nebraska. Her family moved extensively for her father’s work until settling in Seattle. She graduated from Queen Anne High School and went on to Central Washington University where she met and married George Spendiff in December of 1950. They were married 62 years. She was preceded in death by her husband George and son Jerry. Virginia is survived by daughters, Shawn (Rusty), Shana, Susan (David), and a daughter-in-law Lou Anne. She leaves behind 10 grandchildren and 3 Great grandchildren.Virginia was a stay at home mother until her youngest daughter entered school at which time she entered the work force; first for Boeing then for the Renton School District. Her career with the School District, where she was the Media Librarian, brought her great joy, many good friends, and pride in her accomplishments. She was a member of the same Children’s Orthopedic Guild, a fund raising group of women, since 1964. She was also active in the local political community as a member of the League of Woman Voters, a voter registrar, a pole worker, a precinct representative, and a member of the city of Renton Planning Commission. After her retirement she enjoyed tutoring children and helping in the classroom, playing cards with “the gals”, and spending time with her family and many friends.A celebration of life will be held at the Holiday Inn in Renton on December 1, 2012. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Alzheimer’s foundation or a charity of your choice.