Virginia L. Standish

March 29, 1937 - September 4, 2018

Virginia L. Standish, age 81, passed away at her home surrounded by her family in Rensselaer, Indiana on September 4, 2018. She was born in Goodland, Indiana on March 29, 1937, the daughter of Raymond and Mary Alice (Prutsman) Watts. On January 28, 1956, in Goodland, Virginia married Jack D. Standish and they spent 58 wonderful years together. Jack preceded her in death on August 20, 2014. Virginia retired in 2004 after working 25 years in food service at St. Joseph College in Rensselaer. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Rensselaer and V.F.W. Post #1279 Women’s Auxiliary where she served as president for two years. Virginia was an avid sports fan, enjoyed working word find puzzles, playing Yatzee and collecting all types of bells. Her greatest enjoyment came from being with her family and friends. Surviving are her loving children, Lynn Standish of St. Petersburg, FL, Mike (wife Kathy) Standish and Doug (wife Carolyn) Standish both of Rensselaer, IN, grandchildren, Ben (wife Stephanie) Standish, Kyle (wife Kalie) Standish, Ryan (wife Debbie) Standish, Alicia (husband Derek) DeWitt, Tyler (wife Audry) Standish, Kelly Standish and seventeen great grandchildren. Also surviving is her sister, Sue Elson of St. Petersburg, FL. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Mary Alice, her husband Jack, a sister, Dorothy Amsler and brothers, Marvin and Richard Watts. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Memory Gardens Rensselaer, Indiana. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society and/or the Charity of the Donor’s Choice.