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Virginia Johnson Burns

Birth	:	29 Aug 1917 Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	30 Sep 2012 Philip, Haakon County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Masonic Cemetery, Philip, Haakon County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.0488560, -101.6573100
Plot	:	E-12
Description	:	Virginia Johnson was born August 29, 1917, in Sioux City, Iowa, the daughter of Knute Napoleon and Effie Carolyn Johnson. She grew up in Sioux City, and graduated from East High School in 1935. She then attended Morningside College in Sioux City, where she earned her teacher's certificate. She taught 3rd Grade in Sioux City. During WWII, Virginia was an aircraft communicator for the Civil Service and worked at the Philip Airport, assisting with planes crossing the U.S. She then taught 7th grade, for one semester at Philip School in 1945. Virginia was united in marriage to Sherman Burns... Read More	Virginia Johnson was born August 29, 1917, in Sioux City, Iowa, the daughter of Knute Napoleon and Effie Carolyn Johnson. She grew up in Sioux City, and graduated from East High School in 1935. She then attended Morningside College in Sioux City, where she earned her teacher's certificate. She taught 3rd Grade in Sioux City. During WWII, Virginia was an aircraft communicator for the Civil Service and worked at the Philip Airport, assisting with planes crossing the U.S. She then taught 7th grade, for one semester at Philip School in 1945. Virginia was united in marriage to Sherman Burns on December 29, 1945, at Sioux City, Iowa. She stayed home to raise her sons. In 1965 to 1970, she worked as Deputy Auditor for Haakon County. In 1970, she taught at Old Trail Rural School north of Philip, and during this time she returned to summer school at Black Hills State, where she received her BS degree in 1972. She taught at Philip Elementary from 1972 until 1992. After retiring she volunteered at the grade school until 1998. During her lifetime, Virginia was very active in the community. Her memberships include First Lutheran Church, where she was on the church council and altar guild, Sunday School Superintendent, Teacher, and Reader. She also was a Girl Scout Leader, and Past President of the Hospital Board, and a judge for Junior Miss, 4-H, and Declam. She received the PTA Lifetime Award and the Teacher of the Year at the Haakon School District in 1984-1985. Virginia was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star, where she served as Secretary and Worthy Matron. Survivors include two sons Sherman Burns, Jr. of Sheridan, Wyoming, and Colin Burns and his wife Ruth of Casper, Wyoming; three grandsons Craig, Kevin, and Cory Burns; four great-grandsons, Adam, Brian, Bradley and Jordan; three sisters-in-law Shirley Johnson of Clintonville, Wisconsin, Jean Burns of Philip, and Mary Martha Burns of Rapid City; a special friend, Kay Ainslie and her husband George of Philip; and a host of other relatives and friends. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband Sherman Burns on July 22, 1968; her parents; and two brothers Bob and Edward Johnson. Visitation was held 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 2, at the Rush Funeral Home in Philip, and one hour preceding the services at the legion hall on Wednesday. Funeral services were held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 3, at the American Legion Hall in Philip, with Pastor Frezil Westerlund officiating. Interment was at the Masonic Cemetery in Philip. A memorial has been established. FUNERAL SERVICES Wednesday, October 3, 2012 - 2:00 p.m. American Legion Hall Philip, South Dakota CLERGY Pastor Frezil Westerlund MUSIC Marilyn Millage - Pianist Elvera Moos - Vocalist "On Eagles Wings" "Let There Be Peace On Earth" "Mighty Fortress Is Our God" USHERS Don Burns - Jim O'Connor PALLBEARERS Craig Burns - Kevin Burns Corey Burns - Gary Phillips George Ainslie - John Knutson HONORARY PALLBEARERS All Relatives and Friends in Attendance INTERMENT Masonic Cemetery Philip, South Dakota

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Virginia Johnson Burns's memorial is located at: Masonic Cemetery, Philip, Haakon County, USA.
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Virginia Johnson Burns death on 30 Sep 2012 in Philip, Haakon County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 44.0488560
Longitude: -101.6573100

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