Happy Birthday, Grandma Wallentine

Virtue Patterson Wallentine of Paris, Idaho, will celebrate her 95th birthday on Sept. 21, 2010. Virtue was born in Bloomington, Idaho, to Joseph P. Patterson and Elva Thornock. She was the fifth of 10 children. Virtue lived a happy small-town childhood. She attended Fielding Academy where she graduated as valedictorian in 1933. While in high school she was active in school musical productions. Music has remained a great love and influence in her life. She enjoys playing the piano and listening to her CDs.

Updated: September 17, 2010 - 4:30 pm