Vivian Lorraine Manthe

Vivian Lorraine Manthe
You can shed tears that she is gone,
Or you can smile because she has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back,
Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left behind.
Your heart can be empty because you can't see her,
Or you can be full of the love that you shared.
"SHE IS GONE" By David Harkins
Vivian Lorraine Manthe, beloved Wife, Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, and friend passed away on March 5, 2025, peacefully surrounded by her family. Vivian started her life in Duluth Minnesota on March 24, 1928. She spent most of her childhood in "The State School for Orphans" in Owatonna, where she always desired the love of a family. After leaving the orphanage, she moved to Minneapolis where she met and fell in love with her husband Don. Vivian treasured her beautiful family and her lifelong friends throughout their 73 years of marriage.
Vivian lived her life with strength, honesty, humor, kindness, appreciation and joy. She touched the lives of everyone she met. For over 60 years, she loved her worship and service at the Church of the Transfiguration. She especially loved traveling, watching classic movies, reading, playing cards, and hosting dinners with friends and holiday feasts with family.
Vivian is preceded in death by her parents; William and Viola Swan, Sisters; Beverly Horst and Gloria Mullins, and many beloved family members and friends.
Vivian is survived by her loving husband Don and their four children: Colyer and wife Sue Manthe, Kimberly and husband Bill Marshall, Julie and husband Charles Davenport, and Whitney and husband Rick Seldine. Grandchildren; Eric Zachary and Jessica Manthe, Dr. Hayley and Michael Grover, Amie and Steve Duke, Jordan Seldine, Jacob and Rose Seldine, and Scott Crytser. Great grandchildren; Olivia and Amelia Manthe, and Charlie and Tommy Grover.
Vivian's life will be remembered and celebrated on Monday March 24, 2025, 11:00 am at the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, 14115 Hillcrest Rd, Dallas Texas 75254. A small reception will follow the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to: Orphanage Museum, Children Remembered Legacy, 540 West Hills Circle, Owatonna, MN 55060