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Virginia O\'Grady
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Virginia O'Grady, 87Virginia O'Grady, 87, of Sun City West, died Nov. 15, 2006. Born in Grand Forks, N.D., to James Conners and Josephine Reuter, Mrs. O'Grady attended the University of North Dakota, receiving a bachelor's degree in home economics and dietary science. She and Lowell O'Grady were married on June 3, 1944 at the Carmel Mission in Carmel, Calif. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and enjoyed needlework, cooking, swimming and time with her family. The O'Gradys moved to Sun City West in 1984. Mrs. O'Grady is a former member of the Sun Cities Saddle Club, North Dakota Club and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. She is survived by her son, Lowell Jr. of Youngtown, and his wife, Emilia, and their son, Julia. She is also survived by her other son, James, of Temecula, Calif., and his wife, Jean, and their son, Michael, and their daughter, Kristin. Mr. O'Grady was preceded in death by her husband who passed away in 2005. Contributions can be made to the University of North Dakota Alumni Foundation, P.O. Box 8157, Grand Forks, N.D., 58202.
