[Nfbmt] Virginia Sutich Obituary

[Rik James]

Virginia's tenacity, courage, and sense of humor are features that I 
remember. And especially her determination to strike a deal, to bring people 
together. She also told a lot of wonderful stories. I wish I had recordings!

She liked to take early morning walks. And so did I, during the years in 
Hapner Hall, we took a good number of them together, before going to the SUB 
or downstairs for breakfast.

We sat many a good time in those little discussion groups, and she could 
really spin lots of yarns. All while the knitting needles were 
simultaneously going.
She and Lelia Proctor were a tightly knit pair of friends, but I also liked 
to listen to them discuss things that they did not necessarily agree upon, 
as it related to various issues with the Association.

I should know, but someone probably can say with more precision, what years 
she served as the President?
I am thinking it was somewhere in the neighborhood of 10 years, between 1982 
and 1992.

I remember hearing her tell stories of trips to Helena for the state 
legislature. I remember her telling stories of the early days of 
rehabilitation services, and being a traveling trainer.

If someone has more facts, I'd enjoy hearing more.
Virginia was a wonderful person. It was good to have been in her company and 
work together.

Rik