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Vivian Woolery Obituary
February 21, 1931 - April 1st, 2018
Vivian L. Woolery of Caldwell Idaho, passed away on April 1st, 2018.
Vivian was born on February 21, 1931 in Max, Nebraska to Lawrence and Ethel McDermott. The family moved to Roberts, Idaho in 1935 and then to Pocatello in 1940. Vivian graduated from Pocatello High School in 1949. Vivian joined the U.S. Navy as a Wave in 1950 and was discharged in 1954. Vivian then married Robert L. Grimmell at Great Lakes, Ill. In 1953. They later divorced. She worked for the Federal Government as a Payroll Clerk at the Long Beach Naval shipyard and Secretary at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Vivian returned to Pocatello in 1964 and went to work for the Union Pacific Railroad where she met the love of her life, Raymon L. Woolery from Omaha, Nebraska. They were married on November 14, 1970 in Pocatello and resided in Omaha. Raymon also worked for the U.P. Railroad as a Senior Quality Control Supr. in Omaha.
Vivian is survived by her step children, Rick Woolery(Leslie) Caldwell, Gary Woolery (Cari) Caldwell, and Deb Hatfield (Alan) Salmon, Idaho, Grandsons Carson and Logan Woolery, Caldwell, Idaho, Granddaughters Kari Mayo, Boise and Sara Havleck of Sterling, Idaho, and her best friend and loving companion of 47 years, Raymon L. Woolery. She was preceded in death by Grandson Drew Woolery, her Parents, Lawrence and Ethel McDermott and her Sister Phyllis Lewis. By her request, she will be cremated with no services.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jo Keely
April 13, 2018
Always in my heart Viv. You always brought laughter and a smile into our lives. You are missed dear one.
April 13, 2018
My lovely wife you will be with me forever i miss you so very much' words cannot explain.You will be forever in my thoughts an prayers.When my time is up we will once again be together forever.
Deb Hatfield
April 13, 2018
Vivy your probably one of most happiest people I've ever been around. From your singing to Darling little sayings an the JOY an LOVE you graced our family with. What you meant an mean to me will not leave just because you had to leave us behind.Forever Viv, in my heart, soul and thoughts. Your loving daughter.(I still see you the first time you got out of your car across the street from Grans).
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