Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1929
DIED
2015
FUNERAL HOME
Vivian LaVigne Obituary
Vivian Lenora LaVigne, age 85, of Oshkosh, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh.
Services will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home, 2201 Chestnut St. Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Rev. Dean Anderson will officiate. Burial will be at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service Saturday at the funeral home.
Vivian was born on December 2, 1929 in Rudolph, WI to Harold and Lenora (Van de Loop) Clark. She attended school in Wisconsin Rapids before the family relocated to the Chicago area. Vivian committed her life to serving her family and she worked for a time as a medical assistant, office manager and a medical transcriptionist at a doctor's office in Appleton until her retirement.
Vivian was a dedicated mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, never passing up an opportunity to spend time with her family including attending grandchildren's events. Vivian cared so much about staying close to her family that she learned how to navigate social media and Facebook, always taking the time to post encouraging comments. In her retirement Vivian moved to New London where she enjoyed spending time caring for her yard and Koi pond. She loved being outdoors, watching the birds and feeding the deer. Crafts, rummage sales and antiquing were just a few of her hobbies.
Vivian is survived by her children: Dori (John) Rieder of Appleton, LuAnn (Phil) Bird of Hales Corners, Joe (Kari) Mor of Appleton, Dar (Juli) Mor of Wisconsin Dells, Bill (Marriah) LaVigne of Minneapolis, MN; 13 grandchildren: Darrick Rieder, Amy Rieder, Katie (Jeff) Coggins, David (Becky) Rieder, Elizabeth (Adam) Fritsch, Tom Bird, Tiffany (Andy) Huck, Jessica Mor, Sara (Aaron) Klug, Alex, Nick and Jon Mor, Julien LaVigne, 13 great-grandchildren, siblings: Harold (Joan) Clark Jr. of Wisconsin Rapids, Duane Clark of Lake Geneva (special friend Sherry), Darrel (Gerry) Clark of Fond du Lac, Morris Clark of Appleton, and Joy (Ronnie) Nolan of Fond du Lac, as well as many nieces, nephews and her special friends at Evergreen Retirement Community.
She is preceded in death by her parents, sister, LaRece Nykaza and brother-in-law Nick Nykaza, sisters-in-law Diane and Janet Clark, nephews Tommy Clark and Danny Nolan.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Evergreen Retirement Community and Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Evergreen Foundation Inc., 1130 North Westfield St. Oshkosh, WI 54902.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.taylorfuneralhome.net
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Vivian LaVigne
5 Entries
Michael Rieder MD
April 11, 2015
Vivian was my office manager when I first came to Appleton to practice Neurology. We worked together for many years. She was excellent at her job and a wonderful person.
Bob, Mary and family
April 10, 2015
Joe,Kari and family, So sorry for your loss. Keeping your family in our prayers
Donna Pascavis Ochsner
April 10, 2015
Vivian is my first cousin. My mother Nettie Clark Pascavis recently moved from Wisconsin Rapids to an assisted Living in Maplewood Village in Sauk City, WI. My mother talked to Vivian last week and was looking forward to a visit from Vivian. Vivian and mother talked frequently and enjoyed each other's company. She will be missed
Patti Berndt
April 10, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this sad time. She was well liked at Evergreen.
Rick and Maria Clark
April 9, 2015
We have many special memories of Aunt Vivian, but are especially fond of the times we spent at the campground when our children were young. Eveyone loved to camp at Aunt Viv's.
We shall miss her and look forward to the time when we will be reunited.
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 results
Make a Donation
in Vivian LaVigne's name
Memorial Events
for Vivian LaVigne
Funeral services provided by:
Herman-Taylor Funeral Home - Wisconsin Rapids2201 Chestnut Street, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
How to support Vivian's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Vivian LaVigne's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
