Virginia was preceded in death by her parents James and Myrtle Madsen; John F. Svendsen; son John W. Svendsen. She is survived by her sons James C. Svendsen and Ronald S. (Connie) Svendsen; daughters Debi Jura and Nancy L. (Ian) Ward; grandchildren Chris, Ronald, Melissa, Kristina, Amanda, Emily, Douglas, Brian, and David; great grandchildren Breanna, Tasha, Russell, Texas, James, Taylor, Kyren, Kathryn, Keelan, Liam, Londyn, Brexlynn and Ian; great-great grandchildren Wyatt and Wesley.