Dear cousins, It is with sadness that I email you of the death of my grandmother, Virginia (Ginny) Davis Hodge. She was a Bunker by her mother, Edith Bunker (married to Ernest P Davis), and granddaughter to Fred Robert Bunker (married to Isabel Helen Richards). She passed away surrounded by family, this past Sunday afternoon. She was a deeply involved person, always on top of the latest political/social events, with a considered and caring perspective on what drives people. Her enthusiasm for people, knowing them and understanding them, allowed many to connect with her and learn from her in ways that benefited them all their lives. She had a knack for making anyone feel comfortable in her company while never shying away from difficult topics (personal or political). Her ability to express her dissent while encouraging dialogue was truly admirable. My relationship with my grandmother was, for a long time, from a distance. I spent most of my childhood in Greece, and my contact with her was through letters. Even as a child, and even from that distance, however, she was able to draw me into a deep and meaningful relationship. I always felt I knew her and she me so the rare times we would be together were never awkward or strained. Once I moved to the States, our common interests and temperament forged an even closer relationship, which I relied on heavily until only just recently. Alzheimer's, unfortunately, sapped her mind, as it tends to do. Even so, her essential character of joy and caring could be glimpsed at odd intervals up to the very end. Ginny leaves behind her a close-knit, if spread-out, family, committed to each other, to intellect and thoughtful exploration of the world, and with an abiding sense of adventure. She fostered an expansive spirit, that relied on the family nucleus while being open and gracious to all those around - know thyself so you may know others. She is greatly missed. Regards, Irene Sakellarakis -- The rest is your unfettered discretion

I am saddened by news of your loss of your grandmother. Family is so completely important that losing each precious member is terrible. My condolences to you. MaryGene Bunker Page California -----Original Message----- From: BUNKER [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Irene Sakellarakis Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2016 7:28 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [BUNKER] Virginia Davis Hodge, 5/13/1926 - 9/10/2016 Dear cousins, It is with sadness that I email you of the death of my grandmother, Virginia (Ginny) Davis Hodge. She was a Bunker by her mother, Edith Bunker (married to Ernest P Davis), and granddaughter to Fred Robert Bunker (married to Isabel Helen Richards). She passed away surrounded by family, this past Sunday afternoon. She was a deeply involved person, always on top of the latest political/social events, with a considered and caring perspective on what drives people. Her enthusiasm for people, knowing them and understanding them, allowed many to connect with her and learn from her in ways that benefited them all their lives. She had a knack for making anyone feel comfortable in her company while never shying away from difficult topics (personal or political). Her ability to express her dissent while encouraging dialogue was truly admirable. My relationship with my grandmother was, for a long time, from a distance. I spent most of my childhood in Greece, and my contact with her was through letters. Even as a child, and even from that distance, however, she was able to draw me into a deep and meaningful relationship. I always felt I knew her and she me so the rare times we would be together were never awkward or strained. Once I moved to the States, our common interests and temperament forged an even closer relationship, which I relied on heavily until only just recently. Alzheimer's, unfortunately, sapped her mind, as it tends to do. Even so, her essential character of joy and caring could be glimpsed at odd intervals up to the very end. Ginny leaves behind her a close-knit, if spread-out, family, committed to each other, to intellect and thoughtful exploration of the world, and with an abiding sense of adventure. She fostered an expansive spirit, that relied on the family nucleus while being open and gracious to all those around - know thyself so you may know others. She is greatly missed. Regards, Irene Sakellarakis -- The rest is your unfettered discretion ***************************** If you wish additional information about the Bunker Family Association, please visit http://www.bunkerfamilyassn.org. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message