Virginia, known as Ginny, was born March 27, 1954 in St. Louis, IL to William and Barbara Tinman. She married James Taylor on November 20th, 1984 and together had four children. Ginny worked her way through school until graduating Summa Cum Laude from Central Christian College of the Bible with a degree in education. She held various careers including tailoring, church ministry, and insurance while raising her children. Ginny loved serving her family, church, and friends, cheering on the Hawkeyes, tending to her flowers and garden, cooking, and having others over for fellowship and quality time.
All who met Ginny experienced her warm smile, generous hospitality and spirit, humble heart, selfless love and unexpected sass. Ginny was a centering presence for family and friends who will feel her loss deeply for years to come. Her husband often commented on how blessed he was to have married a Proverbs 31 woman, and her kids believe that those words describe Ginny perfectly:
“She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life… She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks… She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: ‘Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.’ Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.”
She is survived in death by husband, James; mother, Barbara Tinman; children, Tracy Aldrich, Micah Aldrich (son-in-law), Kelsey Pederson, Stephen Pederson (son-in-law), Jonathan Taylor, Megan Taylor (daughter-in-law), and Benjamin Taylor; grandchildren, Heath Aldrich, Iris Aldrich, Lila Pederson, Jonah Aldrich, Amelia Pederson, and Eloise Pederson; siblings, Elizabeth (Betty) Pauley, Carol McCaslin, Johnna Foster, William (Bill) Tinman, and Bradley (Brad) Tinman; and many nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, and many others who loved her as a second mom.
Ginny was preceded in death by her father, William Tinman, and son, Tony Taylor.
Services to celebrate Ginny’s legacy will be on Tuesday, September 28th, 2021 at Rising Sun Church of Christ in Des Moines, IA. Viewing will be from 3-5pm with memorial to follow. If guests are not able to attend the service in person, the family invites friends to join them virtually for Ginny’s service at: www.risingsunchurch.org
Virginia and I were Girl Scouts together when we were kids. Our meetings were often held in her home. I always felt welcomed there. We all made projects, cooked amazing foods, and had such good times. She was one of the kindest young woman I knew. I pray for peace for her family - and blessings in their future as they grieve for this lovely lady.
Marianne Wood
The family of Virginia Ann Taylor regrets to announce that she passed away suddenly Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at the age of 67.
Virginia, known as Ginny, was born March 27, 1954 in St. Louis, IL to William and Barbara Tinman. She married James Taylor on November 20th, 1984 and together had four children. Ginny worked her way through school until graduating Summa Cum Laude from Central Christian College of the Bible with a degree in education. She held various careers including tailoring, church ministry, and insurance while raising her children. Ginny loved serving her family, church, and friends, cheering on the Hawkeyes, tending to her flowers and garden, cooking, and having others over for fellowship and quality time.
All who met Ginny experienced her warm smile, generous hospitality and spirit, humble heart, selfless love and unexpected sass. Ginny was a centering presence for family and friends who will feel her loss deeply for years to come. Her husband often commented on how blessed he was to have married a Proverbs 31 woman, and her kids believe that those words describe Ginny perfectly:
“She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life… She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks… She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: ‘Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.’ Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.”
She is survived in death by husband, James; mother, Barbara Tinman; children, Tracy Aldrich, Micah Aldrich (son-in-law), Kelsey Pederson, Stephen Pederson (son-in-law), Jonathan Taylor, Megan Taylor (daughter-in-law), and Benjamin Taylor; grandchildren, Heath Aldrich, Iris Aldrich, Lila Pederson, Jonah Aldrich, Amelia Pederson, and Eloise Pederson; siblings, Elizabeth (Betty) Pauley, Carol McCaslin, Johnna Foster, William (Bill) Tinman, and Bradley (Brad) Tinman; and many nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, and many others who loved her as a second mom.
Ginny was preceded in death by her father, William Tinman, and son, Tony Taylor.
Services to celebrate Ginny’s legacy will be on Tuesday, September 28th, 2021 at Rising Sun Church of Christ in Des Moines, IA. Viewing will be from 3-5pm with memorial to follow. If guests are not able to attend the service in person, the family invites friends to join them virtually for Ginny’s service at: www.risingsunchurch.org
Susan Hamilton (Trudell)
Virginia and I were Girl Scouts together when we were kids. Our meetings were often held in her home. I always felt welcomed there. We all made projects, cooked amazing foods, and had such good times. She was one of the kindest young woman I knew. I pray for peace for her family - and blessings in their future as they grieve for this lovely lady.