Virve Tarning Altau's obituary , Passed away on April 15, 2025 in Waynesboro, Virginia

Virve Tarning Altau

January 7, 1928 - April 15, 2025 (97 years old)

Waynesboro, Virginia

Virve Tarning Altau's obituary , Passed away on April 15, 2025 in Waynesboro, Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McDow Funeral Home, Inc.

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Virve Tarning Altau

January 7, 1928 - April 15, 2025 (97 years old)

Waynesboro, Virginia

Virve Tarning Altau Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Virve Tarning Altau of Waynesboro, Virginia, who passed away at the age of 97, on April 15, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Virve Tarning Altau to show support.

She was predeceased by: her husband Karl Altau; her parents, Artur Tarning and Magda Tarning (Kentmann); and her siblings, Urve Miller and Hillar Tarning.

She is survived by: her sons, Karl Stephen (Rita Laima) and Rolf Ilmar (Sara); her grandchildren, Aliisa, Stefen and Vivi; and her caregivers, Stacey Spencer, Nancy Anderson, Nancy Oyer, Carol Cook, Holly Baker, Claire Ashby, Nikki Robertson and Merike Altau.

In place of flowers, the family asks that charitable donations be considered with the Friends of the Waynesboro Public Library, the Shenandoah Valley Arts Center, or a charity of one's choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McDow Funeral Home, Inc.



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Apr 26

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Riverview Cemetery
420 Rosser Ave, Waynesboro, VA 22980

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Apr 26

Reception

Orchard Creek
1117 Meadowbrook Rd, Waynesboro, VA 22980

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