Our beautiful, sweet, gracious, talented mother went to be with Jesus on March 22, 2013. She was strong, independent and active until she suffered a broken hip earlier in the month. Virginia Lee was born in Tempe, Arizona on February 12, 1916, to Linzy Carson Austin and Georgia Alfretta Hendrix Austin. She was born and raised in the family home on Normal Avenue, which is now part of the ASU campus.
Virginia Lee was baptized at Tempe Christian Church; she remained strong in her faith in Jesus Christ throughout her long life. Virginia Lee "Ginger" attended Tempe Normal Training School through eighth grade, graduated from Tempe High School at age 15 and entered Tempe State Teachers College (now ASU) and graduated at age 19, receiving the prestigious Moeur Medal, which was awarded to the top student in the graduating class. That same year, 1935, she began her teaching career. On June 3, 1938 she married Jay Baker Hinton. Jay was a teacher and principal in Tolleson, Arizona. Later the family lived in the San Francisco Bay Area while Jay completed his dental training. In 1950, they settled in Casa Grande, Arizona.
Ginger became a stay-at-home mom, but continued to be active in education, serving as a room mother, PTA president, and President of the Casa Grande Union High School Board. In 1957 the Family moved to Yuma, where Jay established his successful dental practice. The oldest child entered the University of Arizona, but the three younger boys attended local schools and graduated from Yuma High. When the youngest began school, Ginger began a 20-year teaching tenure in the Crane School District. She taught fifth and second grades for five years and then began teaching music, staging Pueblo School's two-night, famous Christmas programs featuring every student in the school. Ultimately, she became the Music Coordinator for the district. Ginger continued her education, traveling with her compatriot and friend, Ann Autrey at the Fred Waring Institute in Pennsylvania for several summers. In 1970 she completed her Masters' Degree from Pepperdine University. Ginger was a member of Alpha Delta Kappa. In 1989, Governor Rose Mofford presented her with the Arizona Outstanding Music Teacher Award. In 1993, Ginger was one of the 100 teachers in the United States to receive a Sallie Mae Teacher Tribute Award. This event was given full-page coverage in "Newsweek" magazine on September 27, 1993. She was inducted into the Yuma County Educators Hall of Fame in 1989. Ginger was organist/pianist and choir director for First Christian Church for many years. She had many interests and hobbies. Ginger loved beauty; Phil. 4:8 was her life verse.
Ginger was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Dr. Jay B. Hinton who passed in 2004; her son, Jonathan Michael Hinton, in 1998; her parents; her brothers, Harold Hendrix Austin and Linzy Cedric Austin, and a sister Elsie Austin Jakle, several nieces and nephews.
Her survivors include her daughter, Jean Ann Hinton Morris (Bob) of Yuma; sons Jay Philip Austin Hinton, M.D. (Kathleen) and Patrick Lee Hinton (Bobbie) of California. Grandchildren are Robert James Hinton Morris (Nellie) of Yuma, LynAnne Lee German Smith (Larry) of Yuma; Susanna Berna (Todd), Dr. Samuel P. Hinton (Dawn); Dr. Stephen Austin Hinton; Jay Michael Hinton; Jonathan L. Hinton (Leann) U.S. Navy; Raelynn Hinton Prandini, Kevin Hinton (Stephanie) U.S. Army; Jack Hinton (Colleen). Great grandchildren are: Austin Richard German and Alyssa Jean German of Yuma; Richelle German King (Leighton); Robert Joseph Hinton Morris; Wesley, Maxwell and Lyla Grace Hinton; Katrina Mae and Kenneth Jay Berna; Sami, Zachary and Katy Hinton; Calvin and Garrett Hinton; Tyler and Benjamin Prandini and Aria Torabi; nieces Mary Jakle Kowalski, Patty O'Keefe, Kay Miller, JoAnn Minner, Mary Lust,; Sherri Potter; Rita Jo Cole,;Anne Merdinger; nephews Bill Jakle and Stanley Ellis; Stewart Cole; cousins Mary Lou Smith of Maricopa and Lonnie Cole and special caregiver, Debra Myers of Yuma.
A special thank you to Alicia and Peggy of Hospice Compassus. Ginger recently wrote: "These Things I Believe." Among the list were these words: "I believe that God is love, and that Jesus provided the way to eternal life. I believe Heaven is more wonderful than we can even imagine. I believe He knows my frame; He sees each tear that falls; He knows my every thought and hears me when I call." Beloved Mother, we believe this also. We will meet you there.
A Celebration of Life will be Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 5:30 P.M. at Johnson's Dignity Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in Tempe on March 27, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. in Double Butte Cemetery.
Published in The Yuma Sun on March 26, 2013
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Virginia Lee Austin Hinton (1916 - 2013)
Virginia Lee Austin Hinton, 97, died on March 22, 2013 at her Yuma home.
Born Feb. 12, 1916, in Tempe, she was a teacher and Crane School music coordinator.
A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. at Johnson Mortuary Chapel. Burial will take place at Double Butte Cemetery in Tempe, Arizona. Johnson Mortuary is handling arrangements. .
Published in The Yuma Sun on March 24, 2013
Virginia Lee was baptized at Tempe Christian Church; she remained strong in her faith in Jesus Christ throughout her long life. Virginia Lee "Ginger" attended Tempe Normal Training School through eighth grade, graduated from Tempe High School at age 15 and entered Tempe State Teachers College (now ASU) and graduated at age 19, receiving the prestigious Moeur Medal, which was awarded to the top student in the graduating class. That same year, 1935, she began her teaching career. On June 3, 1938 she married Jay Baker Hinton. Jay was a teacher and principal in Tolleson, Arizona. Later the family lived in the San Francisco Bay Area while Jay completed his dental training. In 1950, they settled in Casa Grande, Arizona.
Ginger became a stay-at-home mom, but continued to be active in education, serving as a room mother, PTA president, and President of the Casa Grande Union High School Board. In 1957 the Family moved to Yuma, where Jay established his successful dental practice. The oldest child entered the University of Arizona, but the three younger boys attended local schools and graduated from Yuma High. When the youngest began school, Ginger began a 20-year teaching tenure in the Crane School District. She taught fifth and second grades for five years and then began teaching music, staging Pueblo School's two-night, famous Christmas programs featuring every student in the school. Ultimately, she became the Music Coordinator for the district. Ginger continued her education, traveling with her compatriot and friend, Ann Autrey at the Fred Waring Institute in Pennsylvania for several summers. In 1970 she completed her Masters' Degree from Pepperdine University. Ginger was a member of Alpha Delta Kappa. In 1989, Governor Rose Mofford presented her with the Arizona Outstanding Music Teacher Award. In 1993, Ginger was one of the 100 teachers in the United States to receive a Sallie Mae Teacher Tribute Award. This event was given full-page coverage in "Newsweek" magazine on September 27, 1993. She was inducted into the Yuma County Educators Hall of Fame in 1989. Ginger was organist/pianist and choir director for First Christian Church for many years. She had many interests and hobbies. Ginger loved beauty; Phil. 4:8 was her life verse.
Ginger was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Dr. Jay B. Hinton who passed in 2004; her son, Jonathan Michael Hinton, in 1998; her parents; her brothers, Harold Hendrix Austin and Linzy Cedric Austin, and a sister Elsie Austin Jakle, several nieces and nephews.
Her survivors include her daughter, Jean Ann Hinton Morris (Bob) of Yuma; sons Jay Philip Austin Hinton, M.D. (Kathleen) and Patrick Lee Hinton (Bobbie) of California. Grandchildren are Robert James Hinton Morris (Nellie) of Yuma, LynAnne Lee German Smith (Larry) of Yuma; Susanna Berna (Todd), Dr. Samuel P. Hinton (Dawn); Dr. Stephen Austin Hinton; Jay Michael Hinton; Jonathan L. Hinton (Leann) U.S. Navy; Raelynn Hinton Prandini, Kevin Hinton (Stephanie) U.S. Army; Jack Hinton (Colleen). Great grandchildren are: Austin Richard German and Alyssa Jean German of Yuma; Richelle German King (Leighton); Robert Joseph Hinton Morris; Wesley, Maxwell and Lyla Grace Hinton; Katrina Mae and Kenneth Jay Berna; Sami, Zachary and Katy Hinton; Calvin and Garrett Hinton; Tyler and Benjamin Prandini and Aria Torabi; nieces Mary Jakle Kowalski, Patty O'Keefe, Kay Miller, JoAnn Minner, Mary Lust,; Sherri Potter; Rita Jo Cole,;Anne Merdinger; nephews Bill Jakle and Stanley Ellis; Stewart Cole; cousins Mary Lou Smith of Maricopa and Lonnie Cole and special caregiver, Debra Myers of Yuma.
A special thank you to Alicia and Peggy of Hospice Compassus. Ginger recently wrote: "These Things I Believe." Among the list were these words: "I believe that God is love, and that Jesus provided the way to eternal life. I believe Heaven is more wonderful than we can even imagine. I believe He knows my frame; He sees each tear that falls; He knows my every thought and hears me when I call." Beloved Mother, we believe this also. We will meet you there.
A Celebration of Life will be Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 5:30 P.M. at Johnson's Dignity Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in Tempe on March 27, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. in Double Butte Cemetery.
Published in The Yuma Sun on March 26, 2013
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Virginia Lee Austin Hinton (1916 - 2013)
Virginia Lee Austin Hinton, 97, died on March 22, 2013 at her Yuma home.
Born Feb. 12, 1916, in Tempe, she was a teacher and Crane School music coordinator.
A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. at Johnson Mortuary Chapel. Burial will take place at Double Butte Cemetery in Tempe, Arizona. Johnson Mortuary is handling arrangements. .
Published in The Yuma Sun on March 24, 2013
Our beautiful, sweet, gracious, talented mother went to be with Jesus on March 22, 2013. She was strong, independent and active until she suffered a broken hip earlier in the month. Virginia Lee was born in Tempe, Arizona on February 12, 1916, to Linzy Carson Austin and Georgia Alfretta Hendrix Austin. She was born and raised in the family home on Normal Avenue, which is now part of the ASU campus.
Virginia Lee was baptized at Tempe Christian Church; she remained strong in her faith in Jesus Christ throughout her long life. Virginia Lee "Ginger" attended Tempe Normal Training School through eighth grade, graduated from Tempe High School at age 15 and entered Tempe State Teachers College (now ASU) and graduated at age 19, receiving the prestigious Moeur Medal, which was awarded to the top student in the graduating class. That same year, 1935, she began her teaching career. On June 3, 1938 she married Jay Baker Hinton. Jay was a teacher and principal in Tolleson, Arizona. Later the family lived in the San Francisco Bay Area while Jay completed his dental training. In 1950, they settled in Casa Grande, Arizona.
Ginger became a stay-at-home mom, but continued to be active in education, serving as a room mother, PTA president, and President of the Casa Grande Union High School Board. In 1957 the Family moved to Yuma, where Jay established his successful dental practice. The oldest child entered the University of Arizona, but the three younger boys attended local schools and graduated from Yuma High. When the youngest began school, Ginger began a 20-year teaching tenure in the Crane School District. She taught fifth and second grades for five years and then began teaching music, staging Pueblo School's two-night, famous Christmas programs featuring every student in the school. Ultimately, she became the Music Coordinator for the district. Ginger continued her education, traveling with her compatriot and friend, Ann Autrey at the Fred Waring Institute in Pennsylvania for several summers. In 1970 she completed her Masters' Degree from Pepperdine University. Ginger was a member of Alpha Delta Kappa. In 1989, Governor Rose Mofford presented her with the Arizona Outstanding Music Teacher Award. In 1993, Ginger was one of the 100 teachers in the United States to receive a Sallie Mae Teacher Tribute Award. This event was given full-page coverage in "Newsweek" magazine on September 27, 1993. She was inducted into the Yuma County Educators Hall of Fame in 1989. Ginger was organist/pianist and choir director for First Christian Church for many years. She had many interests and hobbies. Ginger loved beauty; Phil. 4:8 was her life verse.
Ginger was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Dr. Jay B. Hinton who passed in 2004; her son, Jonathan Michael Hinton, in 1998; her parents; her brothers, Harold Hendrix Austin and Linzy Cedric Austin, and a sister Elsie Austin Jakle, several nieces and nephews.
Her survivors include her daughter, Jean Ann Hinton Morris (Bob) of Yuma; sons Jay Philip Austin Hinton, M.D. (Kathleen) and Patrick Lee Hinton (Bobbie) of California. Grandchildren are Robert James Hinton Morris (Nellie) of Yuma, LynAnne Lee German Smith (Larry) of Yuma; Susanna Berna (Todd), Dr. Samuel P. Hinton (Dawn); Dr. Stephen Austin Hinton; Jay Michael Hinton; Jonathan L. Hinton (Leann) U.S. Navy; Raelynn Hinton Prandini, Kevin Hinton (Stephanie) U.S. Army; Jack Hinton (Colleen). Great grandchildren are: Austin Richard German and Alyssa Jean German of Yuma; Richelle German King (Leighton); Robert Joseph Hinton Morris; Wesley, Maxwell and Lyla Grace Hinton; Katrina Mae and Kenneth Jay Berna; Sami, Zachary and Katy Hinton; Calvin and Garrett Hinton; Tyler and Benjamin Prandini and Aria Torabi; nieces Mary Jakle Kowalski, Patty O'Keefe, Kay Miller, JoAnn Minner, Mary Lust,; Sherri Potter; Rita Jo Cole,;Anne Merdinger; nephews Bill Jakle and Stanley Ellis; Stewart Cole; cousins Mary Lou Smith of Maricopa and Lonnie Cole and special caregiver, Debra Myers of Yuma.
A special thank you to Alicia and Peggy of Hospice Compassus. Ginger recently wrote: "These Things I Believe." Among the list were these words: "I believe that God is love, and that Jesus provided the way to eternal life. I believe Heaven is more wonderful than we can even imagine. I believe He knows my frame; He sees each tear that falls; He knows my every thought and hears me when I call." Beloved Mother, we believe this also. We will meet you there.
A Celebration of Life will be Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 5:30 P.M. at Johnson's Dignity Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in Tempe on March 27, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. in Double Butte Cemetery.
Published in The Yuma Sun on March 26, 2013
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Virginia Lee Austin Hinton (1916 - 2013)
Virginia Lee Austin Hinton, 97, died on March 22, 2013 at her Yuma home.
Born Feb. 12, 1916, in Tempe, she was a teacher and Crane School music coordinator.
A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. at Johnson Mortuary Chapel. Burial will take place at Double Butte Cemetery in Tempe, Arizona. Johnson Mortuary is handling arrangements. .
Published in The Yuma Sun on March 24, 2013
Virginia Lee was baptized at Tempe Christian Church; she remained strong in her faith in Jesus Christ throughout her long life. Virginia Lee "Ginger" attended Tempe Normal Training School through eighth grade, graduated from Tempe High School at age 15 and entered Tempe State Teachers College (now ASU) and graduated at age 19, receiving the prestigious Moeur Medal, which was awarded to the top student in the graduating class. That same year, 1935, she began her teaching career. On June 3, 1938 she married Jay Baker Hinton. Jay was a teacher and principal in Tolleson, Arizona. Later the family lived in the San Francisco Bay Area while Jay completed his dental training. In 1950, they settled in Casa Grande, Arizona.
Ginger became a stay-at-home mom, but continued to be active in education, serving as a room mother, PTA president, and President of the Casa Grande Union High School Board. In 1957 the Family moved to Yuma, where Jay established his successful dental practice. The oldest child entered the University of Arizona, but the three younger boys attended local schools and graduated from Yuma High. When the youngest began school, Ginger began a 20-year teaching tenure in the Crane School District. She taught fifth and second grades for five years and then began teaching music, staging Pueblo School's two-night, famous Christmas programs featuring every student in the school. Ultimately, she became the Music Coordinator for the district. Ginger continued her education, traveling with her compatriot and friend, Ann Autrey at the Fred Waring Institute in Pennsylvania for several summers. In 1970 she completed her Masters' Degree from Pepperdine University. Ginger was a member of Alpha Delta Kappa. In 1989, Governor Rose Mofford presented her with the Arizona Outstanding Music Teacher Award. In 1993, Ginger was one of the 100 teachers in the United States to receive a Sallie Mae Teacher Tribute Award. This event was given full-page coverage in "Newsweek" magazine on September 27, 1993. She was inducted into the Yuma County Educators Hall of Fame in 1989. Ginger was organist/pianist and choir director for First Christian Church for many years. She had many interests and hobbies. Ginger loved beauty; Phil. 4:8 was her life verse.
Ginger was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Dr. Jay B. Hinton who passed in 2004; her son, Jonathan Michael Hinton, in 1998; her parents; her brothers, Harold Hendrix Austin and Linzy Cedric Austin, and a sister Elsie Austin Jakle, several nieces and nephews.
Her survivors include her daughter, Jean Ann Hinton Morris (Bob) of Yuma; sons Jay Philip Austin Hinton, M.D. (Kathleen) and Patrick Lee Hinton (Bobbie) of California. Grandchildren are Robert James Hinton Morris (Nellie) of Yuma, LynAnne Lee German Smith (Larry) of Yuma; Susanna Berna (Todd), Dr. Samuel P. Hinton (Dawn); Dr. Stephen Austin Hinton; Jay Michael Hinton; Jonathan L. Hinton (Leann) U.S. Navy; Raelynn Hinton Prandini, Kevin Hinton (Stephanie) U.S. Army; Jack Hinton (Colleen). Great grandchildren are: Austin Richard German and Alyssa Jean German of Yuma; Richelle German King (Leighton); Robert Joseph Hinton Morris; Wesley, Maxwell and Lyla Grace Hinton; Katrina Mae and Kenneth Jay Berna; Sami, Zachary and Katy Hinton; Calvin and Garrett Hinton; Tyler and Benjamin Prandini and Aria Torabi; nieces Mary Jakle Kowalski, Patty O'Keefe, Kay Miller, JoAnn Minner, Mary Lust,; Sherri Potter; Rita Jo Cole,;Anne Merdinger; nephews Bill Jakle and Stanley Ellis; Stewart Cole; cousins Mary Lou Smith of Maricopa and Lonnie Cole and special caregiver, Debra Myers of Yuma.
A special thank you to Alicia and Peggy of Hospice Compassus. Ginger recently wrote: "These Things I Believe." Among the list were these words: "I believe that God is love, and that Jesus provided the way to eternal life. I believe Heaven is more wonderful than we can even imagine. I believe He knows my frame; He sees each tear that falls; He knows my every thought and hears me when I call." Beloved Mother, we believe this also. We will meet you there.
A Celebration of Life will be Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 5:30 P.M. at Johnson's Dignity Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in Tempe on March 27, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. in Double Butte Cemetery.
Published in The Yuma Sun on March 26, 2013
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Virginia Lee Austin Hinton (1916 - 2013)
Virginia Lee Austin Hinton, 97, died on March 22, 2013 at her Yuma home.
Born Feb. 12, 1916, in Tempe, she was a teacher and Crane School music coordinator.
A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. at Johnson Mortuary Chapel. Burial will take place at Double Butte Cemetery in Tempe, Arizona. Johnson Mortuary is handling arrangements. .
Published in The Yuma Sun on March 24, 2013
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