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In memory of
Mrs. Virginia "Ginger" Rose Kushman
April 13, 1944 - December 1, 2022
Apr 13, 1944 - Dec 1, 2022
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Obituary
After a courageous three year battle against pancreatic cancer, Virginia "Ginger" Rose Kushman (formerly Dickerson) passed away peacefully at the age of 78, in her home in Gilbert, Arizona, surrounded by her loved ones.
Born to Elmer and Irene Rausch of Colwich, Kansas on April 13, 1944, Ginger received her nickname when her brother, Donald (age 3 at the time) couldn't pronounce Virginia, so he called her Ginger. Her father, took a job in Medford, …
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Memories & condolences
Ginger & I both had April birthdays, and her & I both signed up at the same time for the free birthday dinner at The Ke…
Ginger & I both had April birthdays, and her & I both signed up at the same time for the free birth…
Ginger & I both had April birthdays, and her & I both signed up …
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Sorry for your loss. The Pancreatic Cancer Cure Foundation truly appreciates your generosity. We …
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Favorites
What were Virginia's favorite performances to watch?
Saw The Nutcracker Ballet with her granddaughters on a few occassions.
She really e…
Saw The Nutcracker Ballet with her granddaughters on a few occassions.
She really enjoyed li…
Saw The Nutcracker Ballet with her granddaughters on a few occassions.
She really enjoyed live Theatrevl at the playh…
What were Virginia's favorite sports teams?
Followed the Seahawks with her husband Greg. Was a baseball fan too. Went to quite a…
Followed the Seahawks with her husband Greg. Was a baseball fan too. Went to quite a few sprin…
Followed the Seahawks with her husband Greg. Was a baseball fan too. Went to quite a few spring training games in Arizo…
What were Virginia's favorite artists or styles of art?
Ginger was an incredible artist and painter. She was in the art club at her communi…
Ginger was an incredible artist and painter. She was in the art club at her community center …
Ginger was an incredible artist and painter. She was in the art club at her community center in Glendale.
What were Virginia's favorite movies?
Gone With The Wind, The Little Princess (andvall Shirley Temple movies), Sleepless i…
Gone With The Wind, The Little Princess (andvall Shirley Temple movies), Sleepless in Seattle,…
Gone With The Wind, The Little Princess (andvall Shirley Temple movies), Sleepless in Seattle, White Christmas
Timeline
Born
April 13th, 1944
Colwich, KS
Graduated from high school
1962
St. Mary's School, Black Oak Drive, Medford, Oregon
Started a job at Rose Beauty Salon
1962
Medford, OR
Survived by
Greg Kushman
Husband
Irene Rausch
Mother
Dorothy Compton
Sister
Ramona Rausch
Sister
Debra Rivers
Daughter
Angela Sandblast
Daughter
Ken Sandblast
Son-in-law
Bryan Dickerson
Son
Lisa Dickerson
Daughter-in-law
Mary Avellino
Greg's daughter
Rob Avellino
Mary's husband
Haley Reinke
Greg's daughter
Josef Reinke
Haley's husband
Katie Rivers
Granddaughter
Javier Recio
Katie's husband
Blake Rivers
Brother
Amanda Rivers
Granddaughter
Reed Sandblast
Grandson
Kenna Sandblast
Granddaughter
Hailey Dickerson
Granddaughter
Jordan Dickerson
Grandson
Costner Reinke
Grandchild
Debra Doyle, Dickerson, Rivers
Daughter
Dominic Doyle
Ex-husband
Valentina Recio Rivers
Great Granddaughter
Beverly Fisher
Family
Susan and Willie Ensign
Niece
Gennie Schoenecker
Cousin
Joanne Brugato
Niece
Robert Johnson and family
Cousin
Debbie Rivers
Daughter
Angie Sandblast
Daughter
Harley Dickerson
Ex-husband
Debbie Doyle, Dickerson, Rivers
Daughter
Angela Doyle, Dickerson, Sandblast
Daughter
Predeceased by
Elmer Rausch
Father
Donald Rausch
Brother
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Other key details
Cause of death
Pancreatic cancer
Method of disposition
Burial
Funeral services provided by
Hillcrest Mortuary
Hospice care provided by
Scottsdale Hospice of the Valley
In lieu of flowers
Please consider a gift to
Pancreatic Cancer Cure Foundation or Honorhealth Foundation.
$2,020.00
Raised by 24 people
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Debra Rivers (Virginia's daughter),
Angela Sandblast (Virginia's daughter) and
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