Virginia May Hoon
August 28, 1933 ~ November 11, 2020
Born in:
Brawley, California
Resided in:
Fremont, California
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the family regrets that they are unable to have a service for Virginia at this time. Please leave memories, messages, and prayers below.
Virginia May Mattingly (Blalock) Hoon
Virginia Hoon, died Wednesday, November 11th at Washington Hospital in Fremont, CA. Virginia was born in 1933 in Brawley, CA to Silas and Violet Mattingly. As a young woman, she participated in Rainbow Girls and graduated from Mountain View High School in 1951. She earned a teaching credential and taught at the Ford Country Day School in Menlo Park. In 1953, Virginia married Tom Blalock, and together, they raised four children in Fremont CA.
Later, Virginia had a successful career at Wells Fargo Bank, and in 1995, she married Richard Hoon. They enjoyed retirement by spending time with grandchildren and traveling extensively in the United States. Richard died in 2017. Virginia was a member of the Tri-Cities Women’s Club, and was an avid fan of sports, and spending time in Pinecrest, CA. She loved her family and was a formidable opponent in a number of games including bridge, Scrabble, and Jeopardy.
Virginia is survived by her children David and his wife Kim, Brian, Anne, and Allyson and her husband Moses; her grandchildren Stephany, Lindsay and her husband Robert, Franklin and his wife Brittany, Spencer, Madelynn, and Amelia. Lastly, her beloved great-grandchildren, Blake, Ella, and Chase.
The family is grateful for sister Anne, Virginia’s caregiver, and the nurses at Washington Township Hospital. Please leave stories, prayers, and messages in the care of Chapel of the Angels. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Virginia’s favorite charity, established in honor of her niece, Chrysalis.org.
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A perfect day would have started with opening up the cabin shades and stoking the fire to take the chill off the morning. Possibly frying up some trout caught by the early risers. Then french toast for God knows how many people we crammed in to our cabin – there was always room for more. We’d head to the beach by 10, swinging by the store for the paper. We’d play Yatzee or Scrabble, eat sandwiches, and swim to the bouys. Mom sat in her chair and read the paper front to back – the cross word began at the beach and was carefully saved for later. After soft serve at the snack shack, we returned home for showers. Then we played while Lon Simmons and Giants Baseball filled the air while mom finished the crossword and napped on the porch. At some point there was dinner, application of mosquito repellant, and either a camp fire, or a walk to the ampitheater with our flashlights and extra blankets. After our evening under the stars, we’d collapse into bed and look forward to doing it all over again the next day. How lucky I was to have Virginia as my mom.
Love,
Frank & Sylvia Cesario
Frank and Sylvia, Thank you for your kind words. Mom enjoyed your company too. Annie
You didn’t grow under my heart, but in it.” I Love you Too…… Your Annie. (Anne Elizabeth). I spelled my middle name for you Mom since you always spelled it wrong! Can’t believe I had to bring out my birth certificate to prove to you how you spelled my middle name at birth…..Parents!
Cynthia, You were the highlight of her day. She knew you’d take good care of here and you’d have fun too. You provided incredible customer service to my Mother and I’ll never forget you. Always, Annie
It was a great privilege to get to know you at Tri City Women’s Club.
A very wonderful lady whom we got to know around 2009. We were long time friends of Dick Hoon (since around 1963) and got to know Virginia when we moved to Union City, CA. We enjoyed visiting them especially at Christmas time as their home was so beautifully decorated and Virginia was such a gracious hostess. We also got to know Annie and Molly (sweet dog) . Annie could not have taken better care of either Dick or Virginia. Our most sincere condolences to all the family and close friends.
Barbara & Dick Sullivan
I knew Virginia from the Tri Cities Women’s Club in Fremont. When I first met Virginia she was turning over the treasure material from TCWC to me. I was a little concerned that I could follow in her footsteps because several members had told me what a wonderful job she had done with our books. I did have to call her on several occasions for help, and she was extremely patient, kind, and helpful to me. I needed her leadership to guide me through and she was always there when needed. She introduced me to Anne, too, and she told me Anne could help me also. They were a great team and made me feel comfortable in doing my job. She was so generous in her giving support and love to TCWC members. She will be missed.
Virginia was a great bridgeplayer and all around nice person. I will miss her and playing bridge with her.