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Vivian Marie Gearhart, 87, went to the loving arms of Jesus on Friday evening, Nov. 7, 2014. She was born to Edna and Elwin Kuder in Leonidas. She graduated from Colon High School Class of 1945. On Oct. 5, 1946, she married Earl J. Gearhart. They resided in Three Rivers until 2001. In 2001 they moved to South Lyon, Mich., to be closer to family due to Earl’s declining health.
Vivian was a woman of faith and active in the Methodist Church. She was an avid sports fan. She also enjoyed crocheting and crafts. Vivian will be greatly missed by her family: daughter, Susan (Jon) Curtis; grandsons, Chris Curtis and Jon Andrew Curtis; great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Madeline, Graham and Sarah Curtis, along with nieces and nephews. Vivian was preceded in death by her husband Earl and one sister Marjorie Barnes. Per her wishes, anatomical donation to the University of Michigan has taken place, which will help in training future physicians.
Memorial services are scheduled at South Lyon First United Methodist Church, Thursday, Nov. 13, 11 a.m., Reverend Sondra Willobee officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Vivian’s name are suggested to Arbor Hospice, The American Cancer Society or First United Methodist Church Memorial Fund.
