Vivian Lewis, Oakwood Memorial Park Ottawa IL

By June 30, 2015Obituaries

Vivian Lewis, born Vivian Corrine Stephenson, daughter of Gladys Smith, sister of Norton Stephenson, was born on December 4, 1922, and passed away on July 18, 2011.

She was born in Lenox, Iowa and moved to Ottawa while still in high school.

She had five children, Colleen Maggi of Tampa, Florida; Joseph Rockford of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma who proceeded her in death; Lora Burgwald of Ottawa, Illinois; Linda Shamburg of Cherry Valley, California; and Susan Rapp of Denton, Texas.

She had fourteen grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

Vivian started work at a young age and was employed for many years. She had a broad spectrum of jobs, all of which she excelled. She is known by all for her generosity and always being there with a helping hand.

There will be a private family memorial. Burial will be at a later date in Oakwood Memorial Park.

Vivian is laid to rest in the Garden of the Ten Commandments.