Virginia Mae Malmquist

Virginia Mae Malmquist died peacefully September 9, 2015, surrounded by loved ones. Virginia was born in DuBois Nebraska in 1927 and was the first of 9 children. She graduated from Corning High School in 1945. She went to work for the Diamond Match Company in Chico. In 1946, she met and then married the love of her life, John Malmquist. They had two children, daughter Rita and son John Eugene (deceased). They were married for 61 years before his death in 2008. She was a secretary/bookkeeper for several companies including Continental Nut as well as keeping books for her husband's construction company. Her hobbies were crochet, golfing, card games, bowling, reading and traveling with the Good Sam Club RV Group. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren participate in sports. She was a member of the Veterans Women's Auxiliary and Butte Bible Fellowship. She is survived by daughter Rita Smith, 3 grandchildren, Deborah Emanuel, Roger (Kristin) Smith, Randal (Cindy) Smith, and 2 great grandchildren, Spencer and Skylar Smith. Sisters Geri Newman, Darlene Dickison, brother Merle Simon. She is preceeded in death by her husband, and son John Eugene. Her parents, Art and Irma Simon, siblings Romona, Melba, Art, Lyle, and Elizabeth. Our family would like to thank Cathy and the staff at The Country House for her wonderful care. There will be a graveside service September 16, 2015, at 12:00 p.m. at Glen Oaks Memorial Park. Condolences may be made online at www.brusiefh.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to your favorite charity of your choice.