NELSON
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Lavina "Vivian" Nelson (nee Farnham) March 11, 2009 at Pioneer Lodge in Moose Jaw. Born September 29, 1930 Little Woody, Saskatchewan, Vivian married Norbert Nelson on June 14, 1947. After spending several years at Ratner Saskatchewan and having a family of one son and two daughters, they moved to Moose Jaw where another son was born. Vivian was predeceased by her husband Norbert on April 29, 1965, her son Kevin on March 10, 1966, great-grandson Thomas on August 12, 2007, her father Stanley Farnham on December 19, 1943, and her mother Myrtle Farnham (nee Benson) on December 12, 1986. Viv is survived by and will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by her children: Lynn (Lynn) Nelson of Moose Jaw, Connie Nelson of Edmonton, Arlene (Robert) Bercier of Regina; grandchildren: Ryan (Ruby and Tayler) Bercier of Calgary and Michel Bercier of Dartmouth Nova Scotia, as well as her sister Velma (Mike) Dirk of Moose Jaw, and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Vivian will be forever remembered for her welcoming smile, her contagious laughter, her family devotion, her strong will, tenacity, selflessness, and determination, and her warm heart and generous soul. In keeping with Vivian's wishes there will be no Funeral Service. A graveside service will be held at Beaver Creek Cemetery near Ratner, Saskatchewan at a later date with the Immediate Family. In lieu of flowers or memorials, donations can be made in Vivan's name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 279 3rd Ave. N., Saskatoon, S7K 2H8. Vivan's family wishes to extend their sincere and heartfelt thanks to all of the staff for taking such good care of her while in residence at Pioneer Lodge. In living memory of Vivian, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home. Please sign the memorial register book at website: www.wjjonesandson.com (Obituaries).
Lew Young Funeral Director