Virginia "Ginny" Ruth Abblett Obituary

Ginny" Abblett, Denver, Colorado, passed away October 4, 2023. Born on October 9, 1945, in Alliance, Ohio, Ginny was a beloved sister, aunt, and friend.

Ginny had a passion for working with children and spent many years teaching, including Cherry Hill Elementary School in New Jersey. She loved teaching at Virginia Court Elementary in Aurora, Colorado.
Ginny was a talented artist and owned a studio at 910 Arts in Denver. She displayed her work at the Denver Art Museum, and in Taos Galleries. Ginny's love of Ghost Ranch in New Mexico is reflected in many of her paintings. Her love of the area and the colors of New Mexico led her to establish a studio in Taos. Ginny also connected to Japanese art and culture. Her art was a reflection of her creative spirit and brought joy to many. Her gifts were art, teaching and creating life long friendships.

Ginny was a graduate of Alliance High School, Class of 1963. She went on to earn a degree in Elementary Education from Baldwin Wallace College in 1967. She furthered her education at the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado, where she obtained a degree in Psychological Services and Counseling.

Ginny was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, where she found solace and strength.

Ginny is survived by her sister, Patricia Louise Davis of Homeworth, Ohio, along with nieces and nephews: Jennifer Adkins (B. Timothy) of Toledo, Ohio, Rebecca Ball (Stephen Birchard) of Fishers, Indiana, Benjamin Davis of Homeworth, Ohio, Christopher Davis of Grand Canyon, Arizona, and Susan Garcia (Frank) of California as well as her beloved cat, Tanpopo. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Thomas C. Anderson, Bertha Anderson, George Abblett, and Jessie Hick, step grandfather Harry Hick, parents Jack Abblett and Agnes Abblett Patterson, stepfather Robert Patterson, and sisters Edythe Isabel Abblett and Marilyn Frances Abblett.

A memorial service to celebrate Ginny's life will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church in Denver on November 12, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. Parking is free in the structure on Lincoln between 18th and 19th. Bring the ticket with you for reimbursement. Parking on the street is free on Sundays.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dumb Friends League at 2080 S. Quebec St., Denver, CO 8023. Ginny's loved cats. Donations in beloved memory of Ginny Abblett may be made to the National Ghost Ranch Foundation, 280 Private Drive 1708, Abiquiu, New Mexico 87510.

Ginny's warm presence, artistic talents, and dedication to her friends and education will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Her memory will forever live on in the hearts of those she touched.