Governor Mapp mourns the loss of beloved St. Thomas culture bearer, Ruth Moolenaar - Government of the United States Virgin Islands
Governor Mapp mourns the loss of beloved St. Thomas culture bearer, Ruth Moolenaar - Government of the United States Virgin Islands Governor Mapp mourns the loss of beloved St. Thomas culture bearer, Ruth Moolenaar - Government of the United States Virgin Islands Government of the United States Virgin Islands Home Governor Albert Bryan Jr Pressroom Executive Orders The Cabinet Government of the United States Virgin Islands Home Governor Albert Bryan Jr Pressroom Executive Orders The Cabinet © 2026 Government of the United States Virgin Islands Governor Mapp mourns the loss of beloved St. Thomas culture bearer, Ruth Moolenaar Search Latest Comments No comments to show. March 20 ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The U.S. Virgin Islands has lost one of its most significant culture bearers and educators with the passing of Dr. Ruth-Marie Moolenaar, Governor Kenneth Mapp said Tuesday. “Lt. Governor Osbert Potter and I offer our deepest condolences to her family and many friends,” the Governor said. “Her passing is a great loss to the Territory. Mrs. …
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Governor Mapp mourns the loss of beloved St. Thomas culture bearer, Ruth Moolenaar - Government of the United States Virgin Islands Governor Mapp mourns the loss of beloved St. Thomas culture bearer, Ruth Moolenaar - Government of the United States Virgin Islands Government of the United States Virgin Islands Home Governor Albert Bryan Jr Pressroom Executive Orders The Cabinet Government of the United States Virgin Islands Home Governor Albert Bryan Jr Pressroom Executive Orders The Cabinet © 2026 Government of the United States Virgin Islands Governor Mapp mourns the loss of beloved St. Thomas culture bearer, Ruth Moolenaar Search Latest Comments No comments to show. March 20 ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The U.S. Virgin Islands has lost one of its most significant culture bearers and educators with the passing of Dr. Ruth-Marie Moolenaar, Governor Kenneth Mapp said Tuesday. “Lt. Governor Osbert Potter and I offer our deepest condolences to her family and many friends,” the Governor said. “Her passing is a great loss to the Territory. Mrs. Moolenaar educated and inspired countless Virgin Islanders to take greater interest in our local history and culture. Her love for the Virgin Islands was unwavering. She took great pride in documenting the stories, accomplishments and traditions of our people.” Dr. Moolenaar is perhaps most widely known for her writings about Virgin Islands history, including a publication on the historic Savan neighborhood that was featured as part of the 1991 American Folklife Festival at the Smithsonian Institution. She was also the author of Legacies of Upstreet, which chronicled the evolution of the neighborhood known as Upstreet in downtown Charlotte Amalie, as well as Profiles of Outstanding Virgin Islanders, which highlighted the achievements of notable Virgin Islanders at home and abroad. As a dedicated teacher, Mrs. Moolenaar served 42 years at the V.I. Department of Education. She later became the first principal of Jane E. Tuitt School and vice-chair of the Board of Education. Mrs. Moolenaar served on many civic and cultural boards and was commended by the 20th Legislature of the Virgin Islands in 1994. In 2016, she was lauded by the University of the Virgin Islands. “I was humbled to be present when she received an honorary doctorate from UVI in 2016,” Governor Mapp said. “It was a well-deserved tribute for her community service and love of education and Virgin Islands history. She will be so deeply missed, but her scholarly pursuits and commitment to our islands will not be forgotten.” The Governor extended special condolences to Mrs. Moolenaar’s children – Dr. Gwen-Marie Moolenaar, Attorney Gwenneth Moolenaar, Dr. Lucien Moolenaar II and to her adopted daughter, Ingrid Warrington. “May her soul rest in eternal peace,” Governor Mapp said. TAGS No tags CATEGORIES Uncategorized Previous Next Comments are closed © 2026 Government of the United States Virgin Islands.