Virginia Mae Michaelis

Published 3:38 pm Thursday, May 4, 2023

May 6, 1933 – April 18, 2023

On November 5th, 1949, and at the very young age of 16, she married the love of her life James M. Michaelis. She boasted quite often of how proud she was to have been married for 73 years. She was blessed with three children, whom she loved very much. Her family grew over the years, and she loved and protected everyone with all her heart. She was asked a couple weeks before passing what her favorite thing to do was and without hesitation said, “spending time with my family.” Virginia (AKA Nanny) loved cooking and baking and she always had a fresh homemade pie on the kitchen counter. She was also an excellent seamstress, loved to paint and looked forward to pinochle games with her friends. There was never a dull moment when you were around Virginia. She was a bit sarcastic, sharp witted, funny, and not afraid to speak her mind. Virginia often spoke of her love for travel and in early retirement she and her husband traveled the nation and visited almost every state. She loved being on the road and exploring the country and made plenty of stops at the antique stores along the way. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. Survived by her husband, James; her daughter, Catherine (Pat) O’Keefe and son, James (Chris) Michaelis; her grandchildren, Cheryl Doyal, Mike (Audrey) Doyal, and Adam (Angie) Michaelis; 8 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren (with #4 arriving this summer). Preceded in death by her son, David Michaelis and her grandson, Andrew Michaelis. She was excited to see them both in heaven. Sincere thanks for wonderful caregiving go to all the hospice members that were helping her until the end. Memorials preferred to Partners in Care – Hospice of Bend. Niswonger-Reynolds Funeral Home (541) 382-2471.