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Vivian Lenora Bridgeforth Young

Wilmington, Delaware

Age 100

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Wilmington, Delaware

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Vivian Lenora Bridgeforth YoungAGE: 100 • WilmingtonVivian Lenora Bridgeforth Young, beloved wife of 73 years to Leonard "Joe" Young, Sr., gently and peacefully went to her eternal place of rest on Saturday, January 30, 2016. A brilliantly spirited, generous and feisty lady until the end when she...

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Dear Joe and family, so sorry for your loss of your remarkable wife. May you find comfort and hope from the God of love. (John 3:16)

Five years ago, as I was deciding which class I would attend, I happened to sit down next to Vivian in the Osher lobby. We chatted for a bit, and I asked her what class she was going to attend. Vivian explained that she would be presenting her first memoir, and she was a bit nervous. She volunteered that she was 95 years old, and this was the first time she had shared a memoir. At that moment my decision was clear. I had to hear her words, and I did. She didn't disappoint, and I was enriched...

Vivian was a beautiful and intelligent lady. She was an inspiration to all her classmates at the "Write Now" course at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. We will miss her well-written and thoughtful compositions. Vivian was a delight to know.

Vivian was a joy to know. She was a beautiful and intelligent lady. We both attended the "Write Now" class at Osher for several semesters. Her writing was always stimulating and thought provoking. Will miss her greatly! Margaret Kenney

I was blessed to know this extraordinary lady thru Osher Lifelong Learning and will miss her thoughtful insights in class! Susan arruda