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Vivian Shire Obituary
ANGOLA - Vivian Bright Shire, 91, of Angola, passed away Dec. 31, 2018, at Northern Lakes Nursing Center.
She was born Dec. 26, 1927, in Richmond, Indiana, to Ira and Dena Bright. She married Robert Shire on April 24, 1948, in Hudson, Indiana.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Shire, Angola; a brother, Norman (Sally) Bright of Longmont, Colorado; and five children, Diane (Bill) Baxter of Grand Rapids, Michigan; Janice Shire (Michael Greenberg) of Denver, Colorado; John Shire (Renée Wright) of Fort Wayne, Jeanne (Peter) Van Gieson of Springfield, Illinois; and Mark (Kam) Shire, Kendallville. She had 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
She served as treasurer and pianist for many years at the Hudson United Methodist Church. She graduated from Salem Center High School and attended Ball State University. For many years, she enjoyed singing with the Sweet Adelines.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, at Weicht Funeral Home, Angola, with Pastor John Boyanowski officiating. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home.
Burial will take place at at a later date in Circle Cemetery, Hudson.
Donations in Vivian's name may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or ACRES Land Trust.
Condolences may be expressed online through weichtfh.com.
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Pat Parr/Dimmitt
February 16, 2019
So sorry to hear of your loss, thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Nancy sent me the obituary a few weeks ago. I hope you are all finding strength and peace from our Lord.
God Bless
Max/Janice Peters
January 3, 2019
Sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
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