Virginia Mae Ewing, 99, passed away on July 30,2026. She was born in Yakima, WA to Elmer Wiley Forquer and Alta Hilda Posey. She lived most of her life in Sweet Home.

During World War II Virginia and many women her age stepped up and contributed to the War effort by working where needed, and for her that was by working at Willamette Foster Plywood Mill for many years. Her children and others called her a Pioneer in many ways throughout her life to the very end of her life.

On March 31,1951 Virginia married Raymond Ewing, and together they raised their family in Sweet Home. They were well known local farmers. They grew green beans and strawberries for the canneries for many years, until the farm was a U-Pick field for a variety of fruits and vegetables. Many good memories with customers and friends. For the Family they gave love, memories, gatherings and pride – a home where children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were always welcome.

Virginia is survived by her four children all of Sweet Home: Daughters: Marlene White (Lee), Mary Jo Williams, Tobi Hazlewood (Chris); Son, James Ewing; 13 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren, including a great-great-grandson on the way; Sister, Dorthy Lanning and many nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Ewing, parents Wiley and Alta Forquer, brothers: Irvin Forquer, Richard Forquer and Seth Forquer; Sisters: Grace McCoy and Shirley Engeman. She will be remembered for her Love, Strength, Kindness and her Devotion to her Family.

No Service will be held. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Samaritan Evergreen Hospice – Albany OR. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements. www.sweethomefuneral.com.