Photo courtesy of Owens and Brumley Funeral Home - Burkburnett
Feb 17, 1937 - May 27, 2025
Marguerite, I’m so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Janet Cox
June 01, 2025 | Burkburnett, TX | Friend
Sending prayers for comfort and strength to the family and friends
Karen Piper
May 30, 2025 | BURKBURNETT, TX | Friend
I knew Vivian from TOPS! She was so much fun and great to be around! I saw her at garage sales around Burkburnett a lot, and she always spoke!
Cindy McBroom
May 29, 2025 | Athens, AL | Friend
A lady I will always remember! Vivian was one of a kind. Condolences to her children and grandchildren. Wish I could be there to help all of you! I will see you soon. Love and prayers, Tina Allen We will be donating to the Yellow Rose Sertoma Club and the Joshua Fund instead of sending flowers.
Tina, Meg and Rich Galen
May 29, 2025 | Burkburnett, TX | Friend
Our beloved mother, Vivian Effie (Thompson) Umlah, entered the arms of Jesus on Tuesday May 27, 2025, following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s.
A Rosary and Visitation will be held Sunday, June 1, 2025 from 6 umtil 8 p.m. at Owens and Brumley Funeral Home in Burkburnett. The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, June 2, 2025 at St Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church in Burkburnett with Father Sam Ferix, officiant. The Rite of Committal will be private.
Born on February 17, 1937, in Greensboro Bend, VT to Richard and Edna Thompson; Vivian was the last living child of a large family of 16 children. Vivian graduated from Hardwick Academy in 1955 where she managed basketball and made many lifelong friends.
Vivian met the love of her life Don Umlah, in Connecticut, while working for Aetna Insurance. They married on June 22, 1957, in Greensboro Bend, Vt and celebrated many milestones through the years. As an USAF wife, she moved her family and supported her husband on various TDY’s, overseas tours, furthering his education to reach the highest rank of an NCO – CMSgt.
Moving to Burkburnett in 1971, the Umlah family enjoyed many years of community involvement and lasting friendships. Vivian was a 53-year member of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority, a 27-year member of the Yellow Rose Sertoma Club, 54-year member of St Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church. She also was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary, NARFE, multiple bowling leagues and the local TOPS chapter. She was a waitress at Ruth’s café in Burkburnett and Denny’s restaurant in Wichita Falls before she retired.
Her greatest love was her family, who she left behind to cherish her memory: Dee Dee (Wade) Harris of Burkburnett, Randy Umlah of Wichita Falls, Marion (Mike) Newell of Vernon, and Marguerite (Brian) Love of Burkburnett; her grandchildren Scottie (Jamie) Williams, Jacob (Sarah) Guffey, Kristin( Jason) Johnson, Elizabeth (Cody) Noggler, Jayson (Lauren) Love and Caleb Newell; great-grandchildren Shelby, Dani, Randi, Jadyn, Porter, Henry, Gunner, Heidi and Gauge and many nieces and nephews and friends.
Welcoming her home was the Thompson Clan, her beloved husband of 67 years Don Umlah (the Tiger to her Kitten), grandson Danny Williams Jr, and son-in-law Hollis Guffey Jr. What a glorious reunion it was.
Vivian will be remembered for her love of family, quick wit, sassiness, great sense of humor, and her ability to whip up a meal on a budget or find someone a job. Her most favored nickname was “The Warden” and the Neighborhood Watch Lady. Rest Easy, Momma. We will take it from here.
A special thanks to Hospice of Wichita Falls, Healing Hands Healthcare, and Visiting Angels (Suzie Erickson) for their loving care of mother during her final months.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity.
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