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Vivian Dashcund Obituary
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Vivian Marie (nee Madson), of Closter, New Jersey passed away Friday, March 21st at the Christian Healthcare Center in Wyckoff, New Jersey.
Born September 13th, 1919 in Bode, Iowa, and raised in Princeton, Minnesota she was the eldest of seven children. She received a nursing degree and served as an Army nurse during World War II. Vivian was married in uniform to Nicholas Dashcund in 1944. They started their family together in Chicago, Illinois, and in 1952 moved to New Jersey where she lived for the next 61 years. Vivian was a faithful member at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Closter, New Jersey. She served as a Sunday School teacher, was a member of the Quilting Group, Ladies Aid, and sang in the Choir until she was 92. She worked as a volunteer for Meals on Wheels for 25 years and for the Pascack/Rivervale Stroke Support group for 17 years. She never had a driver's license, and was known for walking everywhere.
Vivian was predeceased by: her beloved husband, Nicholas Dashcund, parents Rev. Norman and Elsie Madson, sister Gudrun, brother Juul. Vivian is survived by: her siblings Rev. Paul, Naomi Petersen and husband Rev. Wilhelm, Rev. Norman and wife Amanda, Andrew and wife Margaret, sister-in-law Clarice, brother-in-law Rev. John Moldstad, her loving children: Naomi McCarty, Camilla Dashcund, David and wife Nancy, Jim and Ginny Kaayser, Ed and wife Susan, Anne Marie Bodnar and husband Tom, Julie Collins and husband Dave. Vivian will be missed by her cherished grandchildren: Nicole Horvath and husband Pete, Rachel McCarty, Daniel Collins, Kelly Collins, Meagan Dashcund, great-grandchild Gillian Horvath. She was also the beloved aunt to many loving nieces and nephews.
The family will receive relatives and friends Sunday March 23rd from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Moritz Funeral Home, 348 Closter Dock Road in Closter, New Jersey, 07624. A funeral service is planned for Monday 10:30 AM March 24th, 2014 at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 171 Closter Dock Road, in Closter, New Jersey, 07624. Interment will follow at Tappan Cemetery in Tappan, New York.
Donations may be made to St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church.
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Memories and Condolences
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April 11, 2014
So sorry for your loss. It has been many years since I last saw your Mom but always remember the kindness your Mom showed to my mother in the last months of her life. May your sorrow be lessened by the fond memories she has left your family with.
Kathe Williams
April 6, 2014
Dear Dashcund Family--I'm saddened by this news and remember your mother with great fondness. I will always remember the time on Robinhood Avenue and that your mother and mine would walk everywhere and never get their drivers licenses. Kathe (Hicks) Williams
March 27, 2014
Our condolences to the family--your mom will be missed by all who knew her. Sivert Hagen
Ione Ibeling
March 24, 2014
What a blessing to know that your dear mother is now resting in the arms of our heavenly Father! Take care, Camilla.
Pam Scaglione
March 23, 2014
Saddened by hearing of your mom's passing....may all the memories keep her alive in your hearts...
Stephen Falk
March 23, 2014
to Julie, and the entire family: I am sorry for your loss. May your Mother's voice now join the heavenly choir.
March 23, 2014
Eddie and Susan,
Although we never met your Mother, we know through you what a wonderful woman she was. We also know what a special relationship you had with your Mother and those memories are forever. Our thoughts and prayers for your entire family.
Love, Owen & Jenni Stoughton
Middleton, WI.
Barbara Ramos
March 23, 2014
Dear friend and neighbor, you will be sorely missed. You were the heart of a wonderful family.
March 23, 2014
I shall miss that wonderful smile that just lit up the room....Judy Guidi Lovrich
Janet & Harry Brey
March 23, 2014
Vivian was very special in many ways. Her goodwill and kindness will be sorely missed.
Diane Kaske
March 23, 2014
My deepest condolescences to the entire family. She was a wonderful woman to know, to sing in the choir with, and to talk with. She always greeted you with a smile. I will surely miss her.
Becky Cleven
March 22, 2014
May God bless you and comfort you in this time of sorrow.
March 22, 2014
Sending sincere sympathy to the Dashcund family from the Mall family (Vicki, Jack and Diane)
Diane Mall Wolff
March 22, 2014
My sincere condolences to the entire family. Vivian was a wonderful woman and will be fondly remembered by everyone she touched.
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