Vyvyan West's Obituary
Racine - Vyvyan C. West, 92, passed away to her heavenly home on Monday, November 16, 2009, at Wynwood Senior Living in Troy, Michigan. Vyvyan was born on January 1, 1917, in Racine. She was married to Edward B. West on July 15, 1944, and celebrated over 53 years of marriage prior to his death in December of 1997.
Vyvyan was an American history teacher at Park High School prior to her marriage to Edward. She enjoyed being a homemaker for most of her life. She was very active at Christ Church United Methodist. At Christ Church she took leadership roles as President of the Women's Society (UMW). She was also the first woman to be elected to the board of trustees of Christ Church. Singing in the choir, playing the piano for the children's choir, playing keyboard for the prayer and healing services were some of the other church activities which she enjoyed over the years.
She is survived by her sons, Edward (Diane) West of Santa Ana, CA and David (Marie) West of Birmingham, MI; seven grandchildren, Daniel, Benjamin (Megan), Ruth (Dave), Anna, Phillip, Andrew, and Eric; and one great-granddaughter, Adela. Vyvyan will be dearly missed by her family.
The funeral service will be held at Christ Church United Methodist, 5109 Washington Ave. on Friday, November 20, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be at West Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 9:30 until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations may be given to Christ Church United Methodist.
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