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 Virginia Helen (Thoennes} O’Keeffe passed away June 23 2022 at the age of 95. Virginia was born July 8 1926 in Long Prairie, Minnesota to Valentine and Leona Thoennes. She was the eldest of 6 children. In 1943 her family relocated to Portland Oregon so her father could find work. Here she finished out her high school years and upon graduation attended Nursing School. Virginia graduated from United States Cadet Corps Nursing School as a …

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Born

July 8th, 1926
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Graduated from high school

1945
Roosevelt High School, North Central Street, Portland, Oregon
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Graduated from graduate school

July 2nd, 1947
University of Oregon Medical School
Nursing Degree (Class of 1948)

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Jones & Jones - Betts Funeral Home
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Jones & Jones - Betts Funeral Home

Hospice care provided by

The Maple Lodge Family Home

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Virginia "Virgie" (Thoennes) O'Keeffe