Virginia "Ginger" Shaffnit, 74 of Rock Island died May 2, 2006 at St. Anthony's Continuing Care Center, Rock Island.
Private graveside services will be held at National Cemetery, Rock Island Arsenal. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd is assisting the family.
Ginger was born August 5, 1931 in Omaha, NE to Oscar and Eva (Burris) Osborn. She married Robert "Bob" Shaffnit on October 24, 1954 at St. John's in Davenport. He preceded her in death on February 28, 2000.
Ginger was a librarian working at Audubon Elementary retiring in 1984.. Prior to her working as a librarian, she worked for the Rock Island Arsenal.
Ginger was a member of First Baptist Church, Rock Island.
Survivors include
Daughter Teri Lynn (Joseph) Miller Rock Island
Son Richard Glenn Shaffnit Bettendorf
Daughter-in-law Lori Ann Shaffnit
Grandchildren Angela, Joseph, Kayla, & Jillian
Great granddaughter Josalyn
Online condolences may be expressed to Ginger's family by visiting her obituary at
www.esterahlmortuary.com