Virginia Cox Seibert

Virginia Cox Seibert ("Ginny") died peacefully on January 25, 2018, exactly two months shy of her 93rd birthday, at The Wellington, an assisted living facility in Salt Lake City, UT. Ginny had been living in Salt Lake for the last seven years to be near her son Gordon. She was surrounded by those who loved her.Ginny is survived by three children: Cathryn Robertson of Newton, MA, James Seibert of San Diego and Gordon Seibert of Salt Lake City; as well as by her devoted son-in-law, Peter Robertson; her devoted daughter-in-law, Lee Brooks; four grandchildren: Paul, Garrett, Jaiya and Scott Seibert; and numerous nieces and nephews.She was pre-deceased by her husband of 57 years, Elmo E. Seibert ("Si"), a World War II Veteran. Ginny, the daughter of James and Mildred Cox, grew up in Grosse Pointe, MI. She and Si married during World War II and then lived and raised their family in Grosse Pointe.After raising their children, Ginny built a successful business providing secretarial services and office rentals for businesses. After Si retired in 1981, Ginny and Si moved to Sun City West, AZ. Ginny was not content to be retired, though. She immediately began volunteering at the local hospital (Sun Health), where she applied her boundless energy and tremendous organizing skills for more than 20 years. She ended up as president of the hospital's 2000-member volunteer organization. She also managed CPR training for the hospital staff and community members and many other activities. As a result of her tireless efforts, Ginny was nominated by the hospital for a prominent award given to Phoenix-area volunteers. The hospital's nomination summed up her 20+ years of volunteer activities as follows: "As anyone can see, Ginny has continued to be a driving force within Sun Health's ranks - even after the loss of her husband in the spring of 2001. Her enthusiasm and generosity of spirit have touched many. Who says one person can't make a difference? Certainly not Ginny Seibert, Sun Health's finest example of living proof to the contrary." Ginny stayed on in Arizona for several years after Si died in 2001. She then moved to San Diego to be close to her son Jim and his family. Seven years ago, she moved to Salt Lake City to be close to her son Gordon and his family.Ginny's father was the namesake and favorite nephew of James M. Cox, the founder of the publishing empire that became Cox Communications. James M. Cox was elected to Congress and then served three terms as Governor of Ohio before being selected as the Democratic nominee for President in 1920, with Franklin Delano Roosevelt as his running mate.Contributions can be made in Ginny's honor to Sun Health Foundation - Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center (Volunteer Services): https://sunhealthfoundation.org/donate-az-online/