NICKERSON, Virginia L. "Jiggs" 1924-2013

NICKERSON, KAYA, RABB

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 6/2/2013 at 23:44:28

Virginia L. "Jiggs" Nickerson

MASON CITY, IOWA - Virginia L. "Jiggs" Nickerson, 88, of Mason City, died Wednesday, January 30, at her home that she dearly loved. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 5, at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 4th Street S.E., with Pastor David Anderson, Pastor Jeni Bohls and Pastor Paul Nelson officiating. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 4, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Interment will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Virginia Nickerson memorial fund in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Virginia was born July 28, 1924, in Charles City, the daughter of Harry Henry and Rosinia (Kaya) Rabb. She graduated from Charles City High School in 1942. Following graduation, Virginia worked for the War Dept. in Washington D.C. from 1942-1945, during World War II. Virginia was united in marriage to Clifton E. "Butch" Nickerson on February 1, 1946, in Charles City and in 1949, she had her one and only daughter Janese. Over the years Virginia worked in residential commercial cleaning -- until she retired at the age of 83. She also spent countless hours volunteering at her granddaughter's day care being everyone's favorite grandma.

Virginia enjoyed spending time with her family -- especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Back in the day, she was an accomplished roller skater in Washington, D.C. and she delighted in telling war time tales. There was always a Sunday meal at Grandma's house, and she enjoyed sewing, tending to her yard and flower garden, taking care of her cat "Chancy," and traveling to Las Vegas. She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church. Virginia was a hard worker with a great sense of humor and always the life of the party. She will be deeply missed by her loving family and all who knew her.

Virginia is survived by two grandchildren: Kim Tilkes and husband Aaron, of Mason City, and Kris Wade and husband Jon, of Katy, Texas; seven great-grandchildren: Bailey, Brady, Bobbi, and Brandi Tilkes, of Mason City, and Luke, Libby, and Liza Wade of Katy, Texas; one nephew: Greg Snere, of Mason City; and ex son-in-law: Bruce Wing, of Cleveland, Minnesota

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1984; her daughter, Janese Wing in 1999; and two siblings, Anita Snere and Douglas Rabb.

Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, (641) 423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Charles City Press - 4 FEB 2013