Virginia Ferron

August 4, 1928 - March 27, 2011

Virginia Jane (Hanson) Ferron Virginia Jane “Ginny” (Hanson) Ferron passed away on March 27, 2011. Ginny was born August 4, 1928, in Ellison Bay, WI, to Albert and Gladys (Fairchild) Hanson. Ginny married Vernon Ferron on July 14, 1950 in Waukegan, IL. And he preceded her in death on December 24, 1995. Over her lifetime Ginny worked at Amity Leather and Evenson Laundromat in Sturgeon Bay, and the UWGB Book Store in Green Bay. Hundreds of little hands were warmed by mittens she knitted for schools and the daycare center in Denmark, WI. For nearly 40 years she was active in her “Crochet Club”. Volunteering at The Bridge-Between Retreat Center brought her great joy. She loved music, and dancing at all the family weddings. Her grandchildren and great-grandsons were the light of her life. Ginny is survived by her son Gary (Kathy) and their children: Samantha and Jaclyn Ferron, and Luke and Amy LaCount; daughter LuAnn Ferron (George Bamman) and their children: Rev. Becky Nystrom (Mark Kelly) and Jon Nystrom; Jennifer (Dave) Anderson; Chris Bamman; Alex and Sheila Bamman; two great-grandsons: Erik and Owen Nystrom Kelly and one great-granddaughter: Dierdre Anderson. She is further survived by brothers Sam (Eleanore) and Chuck (Joan), her sister Arlene Saunders, many nieces, nephews and friends, and by special friend Don Johnson. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 3 sisters, and many in-laws. Friends and family will gather from 2:30 pm until the time of services at 3:30 pm on Saturday April 2, 2011 at Hansen Family Funeral & Cremation Service, 1644 Lime Kiln Rd., Green Bay, WI. (Parking for the gathering will be available at Koss Industrial at 1943 Commercial Way). Ginny’s granddaughter, Rev. Becky Nystrom will officiate. Luncheon will follow. Interment will be at Holy Trinity Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Bridge-Between Retreat Center, 4471 Flaherty Lane, Denmark, WI 54208-8627. The family would like to extend sincere gratitude to staff at Parkview Manor for the care given to Ginny.