Virginia W. Plouffe age 94, of Wolf Point, MT passed away on May 25, 2017 at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, MT. Virginia was born August 21, 1922 fifty four miles north of Malta, MT on the family homestead. She was the youngest of ten children born to Loretta (Williams) Smith and Lee M. Smith. Virginia attended school in Lowrane and Loring then graduated from Malta High School and later in life attended some classes in Bozeman.
Virginia married John H. Plouffe on June 12, 1942 in Malta. They farmed east of Malta and in 1953 moved to Wolf Point and continued farming in Malta for several years. John passed away on December 20, 1989.
Virginia went to work at the Roosevelt County Clerk and Recorders office in 1963 and on January 1, 1971 she started her job as Roosevelt County Treasurer, retiring December 31, 1994. While Roosevelt County Treasurer she served two terms as president of the Montana State Treasurer Association and twelve years as chairperson for the Seven County Treasurers Association, she was appointed to a two-year term on the Board of Directors of MASBO.
The most important thing in her life was her family and friends who she loved dearly. Virginia’s hobbies were writing poetry and painting, when she was not playing cards.
Virginia was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John; two sons, Jerry John and Dan Edward; seven sisters, two brothers and many nieces and nephews.
Virginia is survived by her daughter, Diana (Robert) Nygard of Fort Peck, MT; a daughter-in-law, Artie Plouffe of Findlay, OH; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Wednesday May 31, 2017
Immaculte Conception Church
513 Dawson Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Luncheon
12:30 PM
Wednesday May 31, 2017
Immaculte Conception Church
513 Dawson Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Wednesday May 31, 2017
Immaculte Conception Church
513 Dawson Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Luncheon
12:30 PM
Wednesday May 31, 2017
Immaculte Conception Church
513 Dawson Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
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Jim and Mary Nesbit says
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Diane, Robert and family
Shane Gibson says
What a great lady. I will always remember her smile. She was a lady that was nice to everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. The Gibson’s Shane Diann Jamie & Traci
Barry says
Condolences Diana. Sorry for your loss.
Shawn Kenelty says
Viginia was always the most friendly person to run into with such a wonderful smile and always time for a visit! What a sweetheart of a lady ~ I am glad to have known her. So sorry for your loss. The Keneltys ~ Kevin, Shawn, Brooklyn and James
Rose Neumiller Green says
So sorry, loved seeing her in church with her big smile.
Trudy Fox says
Virginia was one of those special “ladies” of our parish and the community. A great example to all of us. My sympathies to all of you.
Pam Clark says
Virginia was a 1 of Akind. I always remember her smile and her classy style, everything matched. I have good memories of her before she went to stay Fort Peck glad to be able to be friend and help her at home. My condolences to all her family
Lorna SmithHumbert says
Aunt Ginger,I Love You.Lorna
Vicki Eggebrecht says
So sorry to hear of Virginia’s passing. She was a sweet lady and a good friend to my mom.
Carolyn Brugh says
Diane and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with your entire family during this time. Chelbi loved Grandma Ginger like her own grandma and loved spending time with her and Mariah. She was a beautiful lady and most importantly a loving mom and grandma. My sincere condolences to your family.
Ralph & Christie Ferdina says
So sorry for your loss, Diana and family. Your mom was a wonderful lady! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Christie Ferdina says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. You mom was an amazing lady! So sweet!
Christie Ferdina says
Diana & family, so sorry about your loss. Your mom was such a sweet lady!
Roger and Carla Hunsley and Family says
We are so sorry to hear of Virginia’s passing. Not only was she and John a family friend, we also rented their basement when we first got married. Wonderful lady! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Laurie Anderson says
What a loss of a wonderful woman. Prayers to all of the family.
Warren crowe says
Sorry for your loss, Diana and family. I wonder how many birth certificates and wedding licenses her name are in.
Ruth Squires-Hood says
She was quite the lady. Happy I had a chance to know her. Heaven welcomes home an angel.