LEWIS VIVIAN

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LEWIS VIVIAN December 25, 1916 November 19, 2008 It is with deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Lewis Vivian of Neepawa, Manitoba at the Neepawa Hospital after a brief illness. He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Lee Vivian, grandson, Chris Yaren (Alana) and great-grandson, Isaac Yaren, granddaughter, Cassie Klassen (Dave Sinclair) and great-grandson, Luke Sinclair. Lewis will also be fondly remembered by his special friends Joanne and Buzz Bradley and Norm Dyck who with their care and concern helped him to maintain his independence. He was predeceased by his wife Evelyn; parents, George and Frances Vivian; brothers, George and Douglas (in infancy); sisters, Helen Hawkins, Pearl Cameron, Jean Robinson, Elsie Walters and twin sister Anna (in infancy). Lewis was born Christmas day in Winnipeg in the Wellington Hotel (Garrick) where his father was the proprietor. After Lewis' and George's discharge from the R.C.A.F. they took over the operation of the King Edward Hotel in Neepawa from their Uncle Lewis Vivian. In 1962 they carried on in the new Vivian Hotel where Lewis made many friends. Lewis was an avid sports fan; a member of the Neepawa Golf Club, season ticket holder for the Blue Bombers beginning in the days of the old Osborne Stadium and in his younger years playing hockey and later coaching from Bantam BB level to Junior B. The highlight of his coaching endeavors was his team winning the Provincial BB championship. He was always willing to help his players further their education through hockey scholarships. Lewis was proud to have served his country with the R.C.A.F. 170 Ferry Squadron and was a member of the Neepawa Legion. Memorial services will be held in St. James Anglican Church, Neepawa on Wednesday, November 26 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Chad McCharles officiating. Interment in Riverside Cemetery, Neepawa. Donations can be made to Neepawa and Area Palliative Care Program, P.O. Box 1240, Neepawa, Manitoba R0J 1H0. Arrangements in care of White's Funeral Home, Neepawa. (204) 476-2848.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 24, 2008