Vivian Ige

1920 - 2017

Vivian Ogimi Ige

Vivian Ogimi Ige passed away peacefully at home on July 11, 2017. She was born on November 6, 1920 in Hawaii to Cho-Kyo and Matsu Ogimi. The eldest of 10 children she helped her parents raise her younger siblings in Honolulu where she worked as a practical nurse at Leahi hospital. She married Richard Ige in 1947 and they had two daughters, Patricia and Elizabeth. The moved to San Francisco in 1954 for better employment opportunities. Vivian worked at Mt. Zion hospital for a short period of time and decided to change careers. She found employment at the Emporium where she was an office clerk in the women's shoe department. She enjoyed working here, making lifelong friends and after 32 years, retired in 1986. She started walking daily to Lake Merced and often to Serramonte Shopping Center in Daly City. She also enjoyed quilting, reading and the S.F. Giants.
Vivian was a remarkable woman who loved her family and friends and will be deeply missed by many.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard, her brothers ChoTaro, Jerry and Sub and sister, June Toy. She is survived by her daughters, Patricia Peak and Elizabeth (Tom) Eisenbeis, sisters Tomoye Ogimi, Chiyoko (Stanley) Arakaki, Matsue (John) Bergen, Asako (Danny) Hirahara, Fumichan Solomon, grandchildren Serena Haislip, Jessica (Gus) Porteous, Leo (Jennifer) Peak, great grandchildren Leilani, Janessa, Dillon and Marley.

Services will be held at Duggan's Serra Mortuary, 500 Westlake Ave, Daly City, CA. Viewing Friday, 7/21/17 from 4:00 to 7:00. Rosary at 7:00. Services on Saturday, 7/22/17 at 10:00 am, reception to follow at 11:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to your favorite charity.