Ginger Woeppel

Obituary

Ginger K. Woeppel (64) was born August 13, 1956 in Okinawa, Japan and went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 6, 2021 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. After 2 years battling the ravages of liver disease, Ginger went peacefully in her sleep at University of Alberta Hospital. She was the daughter of Grace H. Ward and Jerry R. Trowbridge and the beloved wife of Kris E. Woeppel of Edmonton.

She is survived by her husband; her brother, Mike Trowbridge and his wife Bella of Newport News, Virginia, USA, and her step-father Roger Ward of Hamilton, Montana, USA. She is pre-deceased by her mother, father, and her sister, Debbie M. Trowbridge. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will not be a memorial gathering, at this time. Condolences may be left for the family at https://www.mykeeper.com/profile/GingerWoeppel/

Biography

Ginger Kay Trowbridge was born in Okinawa, Japan on August 13, 1956. Her father was stationed there at the time, and was merely the start of her travels. She had an older sister, Debbie, and a younger brother, Mike. Her family traveled throughout the United States as she was growing up, where they finally settled in Hamilton, Montana, USA.

Her youth was well lived. As a teen in the late 60's and early 70's, Ginger was not afraid to try out and experience new things. In the late 70's, she felt the wanderlust of her youth, and she married Patrick Peterson. This is how she found a path to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Her first marriage ended after a short time, but she loved Edmonton and decided to settle for good.

Ginger connected with her in-laws, and was welcomed in by Terry and Mike Peterson while she got her bearings. She eventually put herself into the community,and was well accepted. She was also able to find out who she was, and what she wanted. To that end, she sought opportunties to educate herself.

While she took courses toward becoming a Microsoft Certified Professional, Ginger took a work experience opportunity with Messaging Direct Limited and found herself working with Kris Woeppel. There was immediate chemistry. Besides a shared belief in the Lord, Jesus Christ, as their Saviour, they enjoyed antiquing, watching movies, trying out new restaurants and caring for pets. Ginger and Kris were married less than a year later, in early 2000.

Ginger found work with the provincial government, primarily as an administrative assistant. This allowed her to also become an active union representative; an advocate for her fellow coworkers.   The AUPE posted the following on their website:  https://www.aupe.org/news/news-and-updates/aupe-mourns-loss-aupe-advocate-ginger-woeppel

Ginger had many other interests:

• Gardening and flowers
• Christmas
• Personal Shopping
• Home-based Businesses:
  • Mary Kay Cosmetics
  • Epicure
  • 3rd Party Sales: jewelry, unique clothing
• Silversmithing
• Shoes
• Purses

to name a few.

One defining feature of Ginger was her love of Pomeranians. She was the proud caretaker of Poms for over 20 years. They brought her joy and comfort. She was proud to show that Poms did not have to display the negative traits often attributed to them. Poms could be disciplined and quiet, and still be playful and friendly. She sought every opportunity to educate and share her Poms with anyone and everyone.

Ginger's final years were plagued with liver disease. A family history of fatty liver resulted in a diagnosis of cirrhosis of the liver. After 2 years of treatment for ascites and other liver related issues, Ginger grew weaker and could no longer endure the treatment. Ginger passed peacefully in her sleep on the morning of January 6, 2021 at the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Ginger will always be remembered as a generous, passionate, and loving person, who considered the needs of other before her own. She was a fierce friend whose light will live on in all of us who knew her. We give thanks that Ginger's burdens have been lifted and that we have the privilege for having known her in our lifetimes.

God bless you and keep you.