Mesa, Arizona - Virginia "Ginger" Macklin was born October 30, 1939, in Notus, Idaho to Roger and Frances "Verna" Dean. She passed away at age 85 on March 28, 2025 in Mesa, Arizona.

She attended Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon where she met William "Bill" George Macklin. They were married September 12, 1959 and were happily married for 58 years.

Bill and Ginger lived in multiple places including Boise and Coeur d'Alene, Idaho before moving to Nevada where they lived in Elko, Las Vegas and Reno. In December 1989 they moved to Tillamook County where they lived in Netarts, Oceanside and Idaville. During 2014, the couple purchased a home in Mesa Arizona where they spent the winters. After Bill's passing, Ginger split her time between Tillamook and Mesa.

Ginger loved to spend time with friends and family, bowling, golfing and playing cards. She also enjoyed traveling. Highlights included a trip she and Bill took with Roger and Verna to New Zealand, and the road trip the 4 took throughout the United States. She spoke often of her latest international trip to Brazil, Argentina and Machu Pichu with her sister Elise.

Ginger is survived by three children: Susanne K. Johnson (Keith) of Mesa, Arizona; Dean Macklin of Fernley, Nevada; and Shawn Michelle Macklin of Phoenix, Arizona; two grandchildren: Aaron Johnson (Lauren) and Zac Johnson (Crystal); and five great-grandchildren: Rylan, Haley, Jace, Kasey, Victoria: Sister Elise Heins of Rupert Idaho and Brother Jerry Dean of Rancho Cucamonga, California.

In lieu of flowers, if you wish to donate, please make donations to First Christian Church of Tillamook Oregon www.fcctillamook.org or your favorite charity. Memorial service to be held Saturday July 19th at 11am at the First Christian Church 2203 4th Street Tillamook Oregon 97141.