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Old June 9th 20, 01:29 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Passing of Ginny Schweizer

On Monday, June 8, 2020 at 10:05:18 PM UTC-4, Mike wrote:
From the NSM: We are sad to report that Ginny Schweizer died on June 4, 2020, just shy of her 98th birthday. Ginny was a well-known soaring champion in the 40s and wife of Paul A. Schweizer. In recognition of her many accomplishments, she was inducted into the United States Soaring Hall of Fame in 1971.

More detailed bio: https://www.soaringmuseum.org/hof_more.php?id=98


A wonderful cheerful lady and an inspiration to us all. She was a true pioneer as part owner of the first commercial operation in Sanford, Florida, and later owner of the airport we fly at now. She was our first lady National Champion and someone to be emulated by all the young ladies that followed.
It is an honor to have known her.
She will be missed.
UH