In Memoriam - Virginia Rutherford

It is with sorrow that we have learned of the death of Virginia Rutherford. Virginia was a professor of speech, and taught at DePaul from 1947 until her retirement in 1978. She passed away on March 30 in San Diego, at the age of 95.

She is survived by many nieces and nephews. Virginia was a graduate of Arkansas College, and received a master's degree and Ph.D. from Northwestern University. In addition to her service at DePaul University, she also served as director of the Red Cross during World War II, mostly in the European Theatre, and was also a member of the ACLU.

Services will be held at a later date in Batesville, Arkansas. Our condolences go to the family, friends, and former colleagues of Virginia. May she rest in peace.

Source: Mission and Values email, April 16, 2012

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Dr. Virginia Rutherford May 10, 1916 - March 30, 2012

Dr. Virginia Rutherford, 95, of San Diego, California, formerly of Batesville, died Friday, March 30, 2012 in San Diego. Born May 10, 1916 in Little Rock, she was the daughter of the late Kirke Martin and Neill Rutherford. Virginia was a graduate of Arkansas College (now Lyon College) and she received a master’s degree and a PhD from Northwestern University.

She was a professor of speech at DePaul University in Chicago for many years. During World War II, she served as director of the Red Cross, mostly in the European Theatre. She was a member of the ACLU.

Survivors include two nieces: Jean R. Crouch of Batesville and Barbara R. Keedy of Ocala, Florida; three great-nephews: Allen L. Crouch, Bruce Rutherford, and Mitchell Rutherford all of Batesville; and four great-nieces: Katherine Hughes of Bellevue, Washington, Laura Crouch of San Diego, Brenda Rutherford of Batesville, and Dr. Celeste Clements of Annapolis, Maryland. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, George R. Rutherford; three sisters: Lucille Rutherford, Florence Isley, and Katherine Porter; and a nephew, George E. Rutherford.

Graveside services will be held at a later date to be announced by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com

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Virginia Rutherford born May 5,1916 in Arkansas passed away March 30, 2012 in La Jolla, California. Burial will be in Rutherford Cemetery Batesville, Arkansas.
 

Published in San Diego Union-Tribune on April 4, 2012