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Vivian DeVera Obituary
Vivian R. DeVera, 72, St. Augustine, died May 1, 2012, at the Bailey Family Center for Caring. She was born in Winner, S.D., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1972, moving here from Toledo, Ohio. She was retired from FSDB, and she also worked as a bartender at the Crow Bar for 35 years, retiring from there in December. She was a member of the Ladies of the Moose and was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie Lodge #4256. She touched many lives and was loved and respected by many. She will be truly missed!
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2012, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Craig Memorial Park.
A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at St. Johns Family Funeral Home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph DeVera, a son, Terrell Mann, her parents, four brothers and one sister.
She is survived by her son, Dean Mann (Margaret), St. Augustine; three sisters, Corale Parker (William), Hay Springs, Neb., Diane Hill (Dave), Rapid City, S.D., Joan McGowan, Riverton, Wyo.; one brother, Duane Smith (Rosalie), Puyallup, Wash.; two sisters-in-law, Joan Smith, Rapid City, S.D., Pat Smith, Hartford, S.D.; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Vivian DeVera
June 28, 2012
Vivan, hope your are at peace! Bob and I have been trying to call u... we don't know what happened... YOU brought so much JOY, not only into our loves, but my grandsons, they dearly loved u too.
It has been a GREAT HONOR and PRIVILAGE to have been friends with you so long!!!
I hope they keep that pix of the combo of ur birthday and our anniversary... that was such a FUNTASTIC DAY! I will personaly check to see the pic is there, we presented it to you on ur BD!
It had been a GREAT HONOR AND PRIVILAGE to have been so close to u for over a decade!
Love always
Bob and Linda
Malia Rose
May 5, 2012
Our Thoughts and Prayers to all the family members.What a GREAT lady Vivian was. We always looked forward to going to Florida to see Vivian we Loved her so much, she was always looking forward to seeing us too. I am in shock over this it won't be the same this year when we go to Florida. She was also so GOOD to my parents who live in Florida. RIP Vivian we will miss you and we Love you. It will NEVER be the same without you in Florida. Love, Malia & Albie
Fonda,NY
Debbie DeVera Alfred
May 4, 2012
I am so sad you have always been Special to me and I will miss talking with you! Thank you for always being so good to me throughout all the years!! I didn't even get to say Good-bye.. I Love you! Dean if you need to talk please talk wish we weren't so far away!
garfield@beth
May 3, 2012
gonna miss a great soul!
beth and garfield
May 3, 2012
gonna miss a great soul!
Brenda Pannone Ray
May 3, 2012
Miss Viv,
The lord has taken a special person who was dear to all that came in contact with you. I am sad that I didnt get to say farewell my friend. my sympathies go out to your family, The lord has called upon a great servant, you will be sadly missed. Rest in peace and we shall meet again.
COOKIN DAVE/JACKIE HORTON
May 3, 2012
OUR HEARTS ARE EMPTY WITH THE LOSE OF A DEAR FRIEND, WHO WAS LIKE A MOTHER TO US.OUR HEART FELT SYMPATHIES GO OUT TO THE FAMILY OF SUCH A DEAR FRIEND, MA VIV.
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