The Coloradoan - Sunday, November 9, 2008
Virginia Iola Kissier, 87, of Fort Collins, died Nov. 7th, 2008.

Virginia was born Oct. 7, 1921, in Forest City, Mo., to James Guy and Nancy Randall Guy. She was a homemaker and avid and accomplished bridge player, having attained the distinction of being a Golden Age Master Bridge player. Virginia always found a treasure at the garage sales she attended.

Virginia married Calvin Kissier in 1939, in Oregon, Mo. Virginia lived 13 years in Fort Collins. They previously lived in Cheyenne, Wyo.

Praise be to the Lord, Virginia accepted Christ as her Savior and Lord and is with HIM in Heaven.

The family would like to thank all her bridge players and so many friends. Geri Lou and Marilyn, Mom loved you so very much.

Thank you to PVH and Centre Avenue for the excellent care and loving support. A special prayer is given for Julie and Wendy at Centre Avenue.

Survivors include a son, Roger D. Kissier and his wife, Sharon; a daughter, Karen E. Dolph and her husband, Jerry; four grandchildren, Candie Dolph-Garcia and her husband, Bobby, Greg Dolph and his wife, Debbie, Sheila Schreiner and her husband, Alan, and Cornia McPeters and her husband, Bryan; and eight great-grandchildren, Ryley McPeters, Rayel McPeters, Rourke McPeters, Candra Garcia, Brendan Garcia, Allison Dolph, Bailey Dolph and Garrett Dolph.

Preceding Virginia in death are her husband, Calvin, her parents and five brothers and sisters.

A private family memorial will take place.

Memorial contributions can be made to the charity of your choice, in care of Bohlender Funeral Chapel, 121 W. Olive St., Fort Collins, CO. 80524. Friends may send condolences to the family at bohlenderfuneralchapel.com.