Virginia Ann Oursland, 73, "went home to be with the Lord" on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009, due to a serious heart infection, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. She was born on May 10, 1936 in Bismarck, N.D., the daughter of Harold and Olivian (Amundson) Nelson.

She married her sweetheart of 53 years, David Oursland, on Dec. 28, 1956, in Cut Bank.

Virginia was an elementary school teacher for 25 years. She spent 17 years at Hedges School and one year at Russell School. She also taught in Libby, Ethridge, Evergreen and Somers.

Central Bible Church has been an important part of Virginia's life. She was active among the women's ministries and "Grandma" to many babies in the nursery.

Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Olivian Nelson.

She is survived by her husband, David; her son, Mark, and Sheryl; her daughter, Marcia, and Jeff Snyder; grandchildren, Beth and Jay, Janel and Dustin, Kirsten and Jesse, Bryce, Michel, Paul, Austin, Grant and Grace; great-grandchildren, Jorja, Israel and Marcus; her stepmother, Lois Nelson; two sisters, Susan and Sharon; and a brother, John.

Funeral services for Virginia will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 4, at Central Bible Church, with Pastor Ron Youde officiating. Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3, at Johnson - Gloschat Funeral Home. Burial will follow services at Glacier Memorial Gardens.

The family suggests that any memorial contributions be sent to Central Bible Church, 902 First Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901.

Johnson - Gloschat Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for Virginia's family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to view Virginia's guest book, offer condolences and share memories.