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Viva Bjornrud Obituary
Viva R. Bjornrud, 79, of Longview, died on January 4, 2006 in a local nursing home. She was born November 8, 1926 in Longview to Almont E. and Bernice G. (Eastlick) Maynard. Mrs. Bjornrud was a homemaker and loved to Square Dance, gardening and cooking. She married Lillierd W. Bjornrud February 8, 1947 in Woodland, WA. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lillierd; son, Dennis B.J. Bjornrud; a granddaughter at birth; two sisters, Leah L. Maynard of Woodland and Alice M. Kuning of Longview. She is survived by a daughter, Sharon R. Williams of Longview; two brothers, Ralph E. Maynard and Glen N. Maynard of Woodland; one sister, Ethel L. Stewart of California; four grandsons; seven great grandchildren; two step grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. There will be a Memorial Service and Potluck at Evergreen Terrace Gospel Chapel, 5052 Pacific Terrace, Longview on January 8th at 2:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements by Steele Chapel.
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Ray & Millie Amundson
April 6, 2006
We extend our sympathy to Viva's family. We shared their love of square dancing and have many fond memories of dancing with Viva & Lillard over the years. May she find peace with the Lord with some dancing for exercise.
stephanie chesnut
January 17, 2006
It was a pleasure working with you Viva even though it was not very long you had a beautiful singing voice.
stephanie chesnut
January 17, 2006
It was a pleasure working with you Viva and I am sorry to see you go.
janet bills
January 13, 2006
A square dance friend, a few years ago.
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