Virginia Silvester

Virginia Jean Silvester, affectionately known as Ginny, was a radiant beam of compassion and generosity, whose love touched the hearts of many. Born in Brainerd, MN, on November 21, 1935, to Henry and Corine Frost, Ginny carried a spirit of creativity and love that was contagious. As the poet Maya Angelou once said, "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Ginny was a living embodiment of this quote; she made everyone feel loved, cherished, and special.
Her love story began on July 3, 1968, when she married the love of her life, Wendell Silvester. They built a life together in Layton, Utah, and they brought together a family of five children, Fred, Wenda Lee, Annette, Steve and Lance. Ginny's love didn't stop at her immediate family; it extended to her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom she adored. Ginny was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Wendell, a son, Lance and her parents, Henry and Corine Frost.
A creative soul, Ginny channeled her passion into music, she played the piano, accordion, organ and she had a beautiful singing voice. Her creativity also shone brightly in her hobbies, which included crafting, sewing, quilting, and making handmade greeting cards. These tokens of love are treasures that her family and friends will cherish forever.
Beyond her family, Ginny was a pillar of her community. Alongside Wendell, she started the Inter-faith Christian Center in Farmington, Utah, and a chapter for the Women's Aglow. They also ran their private Bible School and Elementary School. Their faith took them across borders, they were instrumental in establishing a church in Wendover, Utah. Her faith in Jesus Christ was the cornerstone of her life, and she lived it out through her acts of love and generosity.
Virginia's life was a rich tapestry of love, faith, and creativity--a life truly well-lived. A quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson perfectly encapsulates Ginny's life: "The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well." Ginny's life has indeed made a difference.
Friends and family are invited to attend a viewing on Friday, July 7, 2023, at 12:30-1:15 pm at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd. Ogden. A Celebration of Life will follow at 1:30 pm at the same venue.
In honor of Virginia's life, we invite you to share your memories on her memorial page at www.myers-mortuary.com Each shared memory serves as a comfort and tribute to the remarkable life she led.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made for a headstone. Click on the Donate Button at the top of Virginia's online obituary.