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Virginia 'Ginnie' Aker
3/21/1954 - 7/29/2025
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Obituary For Virginia 'Ginnie' Aker
Virginia ‘Ginnie’ Aker, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her Rapid City home on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at age 71. Ginnie was born, Virginia Rossi, on March 21, 1954 to her loving mother Phyllis Coverston.
Ginnie would do anything for her loved ones. She carried so much love in her heart. She was exceptionally supportive. She always made sure to remind her family and friends how much they meant to her. She changed and shaped so many lives in her lifetime, just by being a genuine friend and sharing kindness.
She is survived by her son Samuel Boyd and daughter Kelly Sickels, granddaughters, Katelyn Beshara, Vanessa Beshara, and Emma Beshara, and grandsons, Andrew Boyd, James Boyd, and Ray Wheeler.
She is preceded in death by her beautiful daughter Grace Rosalee Boyd.
A reception to follow her Celebration of Life will be located at Tallgrass Apartment club house 2126 E Philadelphia St, Rapid City SD 57703.
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01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
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Mike Callahan planted 5 trees in memory of Virginia 'Ginnie' Aker . - 08/05/2025
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08/10/2025
I still remember Grace so well. I watched Kaitlyn and Vanessa for a couple years for her when she worked at the nursing home and Rapid. they came to my home for the Fourth of July and other holidays sometimes. I've missed Grace and I am sorry to hear of Virginia's passing. May she rest in peace.
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08/10/2025
Worked with her at Echo Ridge she was funny had a great sense of humor...she truly was a great friend and Coworker...she touched many residents life's in her years at Echo Ridge...You will be missed. Fly high I will miss you...Chris Jacobs
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08/07/2025
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08/07/2025
Virginia was so kind, genuinely beautiful inside and out. Virginia touched the lives of so many in such a positive way. She is in heaven now with her beautiful daughter Grace. Rest In Peace sweet angel.
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08/05/2025
Virginia was one of the most precious people I ever made a friend in. She helped my brother through good and bad I am going to miss our phone chats. Rest easy dear friend.
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08/05/2025
I am going to miss our phone chats. Virginia helped my brother through good days and bad days. She is an amazing person.
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08/05/2025
We met Virginia through her loving daughter Grace and her granddaughters. The obituary couldn't have been moreaccurate in describing her as a loving and caring person. Her smile when greeting you was so inviting and warming. Virginia will have a special place in our hearts alongside.Grace. Our thoughts and love go out to all the family. Rod and Charlene Carmody.
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08/04/2025
One of the sweetest ladies you could have ever had the pleasure to meet. May she rest well
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08/04/2025
Virginia was the sweetest friend . I meet her when we were both working at Echo Ridge Assisted living. she was such a nice person in some of my darkest days she was there for me . I will always remember that .RIP my friend
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