Virginia Messick

Virginia Brooks Messick died May 12th 2010 in Ruidoso, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her parents William and Luicile Brooks of Lake Jackson, Texas. She is survived by her husband Bob G. Messick of Ruidoso and her sisters Cille Emery, of Los Altos, California and Sarah Osgood Brooks of Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Virginia is a graduate with degrees from both Rice University and University of Houston. She was a chemist for the Dow Chemical company of Freeport, Texas with patents to her credit while employed there. She worked at Dow from 1960 to 1986 when she moved with her husband to Ruidoso. In Ruidoso she was employed by the United States Forest Service from 1986 to her death.

At Smoky Bear Ranger Station in Ruidoso she was much respected for her computer skills, and her cartography work.

A memorial service at Smoky Bear Ranger Station may be announced later. No other local services are planned. Internment will be May 22nd in Azleland Cemetary, the Messick family plot near Azle, Tx.