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Vivian Anderson Obituary

Vivian Young Anderson

March 14, 1925

March 24, 2013

Vivian Young Anderson, 88, passed away March 24, 2013 at Bella Vita Assisted Living in Reno.

Vivian was born on March 14, 1925 in Genoa, Nevada. She was the first of three children born to Walter and Emma Young. She graduated from Douglas County High School in 1942. On February 20, 1944 she married Rudolph Anderson and they made their home in Reno. Vivian and Rudolph were married for 28 years before his passing in 1972.

A life long Nevadan, Vivian worked as a telephone operator with Nevada Bell for 36 years before retiring in 1983. Her great loves were her family, crafting and travelling with her sister Ruby.

Vivian is survived and will be greatly missed by her sister, Ruby Lavery, of Reno; niece Cheryl Rogers and her husband Garry; nephew, Ty Rogers and his wife Carrie Ann of Reno; 2 grandchildren, Rudy Anderson and his wife Vanessa of Sparks; Shawn Anderson and his wife Breezy of Reno as well as five great-grandchildren, Madalyn, Gabrielle, Isabella, Teagan and Tatum.

Vivian was preceded in death by her Father, Mother, husband and sister Lenora Jepsen.

Thanks to all of the staff at Bella Vita for all of your support during these last few months of Vivian's life.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your favorite charity.

A memorial service is being planned for April 5th with interment at Mountain View Cemetery in Reno.

Published by The Reno Gazette Journal and Lyon County News Leader on Mar. 27, 2013.
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My deepest sympathies for your loss. May God's Word strengthen you during this difficult time. For he will deliver the poor one crying for help, also the afflicted one and whoever has no helper. He will feel sorry for the lowly one and the poor one, And the souls of the poor ones he will save. Psalms 72:12, 13

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