Virginia Lea Pierce

Virginia “Ginger Lea Pierce, age 85, died December 23rd, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

Born September 27th, 1940 in Fruita, CO, she was the second child of Roy O. Pierce and Mary Pierce (Kuhlman).

As a lifetime resident of Fruita, she graduated from Fruita Union Highschool. She was well known for her infectious laughter and ability to recall days, places, and events like they happened yesterday. Her door was always open, and her kitchen was never closed. You would never leave her house hungry. She was patient, kind, and generous, and she never knew a stranger.

Ginger was employed by the Mesa County Sherrif’s office in 1972. She retired as a deputy in 2005. She held a variety of positions there and loved being of service and helping the community. She considered all of her coworkers as family.

Ginger is preceded in death by her parents, her sister Darlene Hazel Langford and brothers Delbert Barry Pierce and Roy Thomas “Tommy” Pierce.

Ginger is survived by her daughter LaDawn Marshall (Pierce), grandchildren Lyndsay Marshall (Cody), Lyndon Marshall (Amanda) and great grandchild Caydence as well as a great number of cousins, nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held Friday, January 9th at 10am located at Brown’s Cremation and Funeral Service 904 North 7th Street Grand Junction, CO.

The Family is requesting those who attend to please bring a flower of their choosing that reminds them of her to be placed beside her.