Herbert Ginger

Herbert Ginger, 80, of Cottonwood died August 31, 2010. He was born May 27, 1930 in Evensville, Indiana, the son of Herbert and Elizabeth Ginger. He was a graduate of Male High and received his Masters Degree from Western Kentucky University. He served his country in the Air Forces in both Korea and Vietnam and was discharged as a Colonel. He taught for 27 years in the Brown County Schools English in High School and and Junior High History. He was a Scottish Rite 32nd degree Mason. He was a member of the Catholic Church. He was a renowned historian and military coin and antique collector. He was also an artist with a love of Arizona history. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Edith Ginger. Mr. Ginger is survived by his wife of 20 years, Gen Ginger; a son Al Ginger; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 5 at 2 PM at Westcott Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Verde Valley Fire District Competitors for the Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge, 2700 E. Godard Rd., Cottonwood, AZ 86326 or to the Verde Historical Society, P O Box 511, Cottonwood, AZ 86326. An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com