Vivian Diane Powless

Vivian Diane Powless obituary

Vivian Diane Powless

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Sep

25

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Edina Chapel

5000 West 50th & Highway 100, Edina, MN 55436

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25

Memorial service

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5000 West 50th & Highway 100, Edina, MN 55436

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Vivian Powless Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels - Edina on Sep. 3, 2025.

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Powless, Vivian (McGillicuddy) Age 95 of Edina, passed away peacefully in her home on August 23, 2025. Born in Detroit, MI, she graduated from Cooley High and the University of Michigan. She married Robert and raised a family in Livonia where she taught JrHS English. Ford Motor Co transferred them to the Twin Cities in 1976. Upon retirement they made their home in Edina, Bradenton, FL and Balsam Lake, WI. She enjoyed reading, painting and Mah-jong. Preceded in death by husband Robert and survived by her children Christine (David Dixon), Stephen (Maren Elze) and Laurie. Grandchildren Michelle, Nicole, Jessica, Tatiana, Elan, Oliver, Ava and Brett. She had eight great grandchildren. Celebration of Life at 11:00am on September 25th at Washburn-McReavy, Edina with a 1hr visitation prior.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

25

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Edina Chapel

5000 West 50th & Highway 100, Edina, MN 55436

Send Flowers

Sep

25

Memorial service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Edina Chapel

5000 West 50th & Highway 100, Edina, MN 55436

Send Flowers