Virginia Aldine Lichty was born on Nov. 20, 1948, in Watseka, Illinois to Ben and Perceda Scharer. She was the seventh of 18 children. She spent her younger years in Cissna Park, Illinois.
At the age of nine the family moved to Oregon where she attended Bethel Elementary and North Salem High School, graduating in 1966. On Dec. 3, 1966, she married Ron Lichty. They were married for 57 years.
“Ginger” was a loyal and loving wife as well as a caring and kind mother, grandmother, daughter and sister.
She enjoyed sewing, quilting, reading, puzzles, and driving with Ron to the coast. She worked for Steve Kaufman at Oregon Book Binding Co. for 33 years. For many years, she was an active member at Emmanuel Bible Church and was involved with the women’s ministry program.
In later years, Ron and Ginger attended the Apostolic Christian Church. Ginger will be remembered for her beautiful smile, gentleness and kindness to all she met. Her love and faith guided her life and she hoped that others would experience that as well.
On Jan. 26, 2024, Ginger passed away peacefully at home with her husband by her side.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Perceda; brother, Larry; and sister, Sandy. She is survived by her loving husband, Ron; daughters, Tammy (David) and Ann (Jim); sons, Ryan (Traci) and Andrew (Carri); nine grandchildren; six brothers; and nine sisters.
A funeral service was held on Feb. 3 at the Apostolic Christian Church of Silverton. Private interment followed at Pratum Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Serenity Hospice (The Hope Foundation) (https://serenityhospice.org/donate/) or Apostolic Christian Church of Silverton. Arrangements by Unger Funeral Chapel – Silverton.
