Vivian E. Wooster, Age 85
(September 28, 1922 - January 16, 2008)

Visitation Friday, January 18, 2008 After 5:00 PM
Ohde Funeral Home Manning, Iowa
Funeral Service Saturday, January 19, 2008 10:30 AM
Ohde Funeral Home Manning, Iowa
Officiating Reverend Robert Molby
Second Baptist Church Lincoln, Nebraska
Music "How Great Thou Art" "The Lord's Prayer"
Phil Stracke, Vocalist - Sara Stracke, Accompanist
Casket Bearers Jon Wooster, David Wooster, Paul Wooster, Phil Stracke, Michael Gamblin, Daniel Annin
Interment Oak Hill Cemetery Irwin, Iowa


Vivian Eloise, daughter of Evert Andrew and Gladys Elizabeth (Titzel) Eddy was born September 28, 1922 at Omaha, NE. She grew up in the Omaha area and attended North High School, graduating in 1939. After graduating Vivian worked for the U.S. Government on river dam projects. She later worked for the Federal Envelope Company in Omaha.

On February 7, 1960, Vivian was united in marriage with Richard Dale Wooster at Omaha. The couple resided on Richard's family farm in Shelby County near Manning. Vivian helped on the farm and enjoyed taking care of her horses, traveling, gardening, and boating.

Vivian stayed busy by always being active in her community. She was a member of Merrill's Grove Baptist Church, Pleasant Valley Neighborhood Club, Iowa Barn Association, Shelby County Historical Museum, Daughters of the American Revolution, Colonial Dames, Daughters of Founders and Patriots Association, and the Vesta Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star.

On January 10, 2008, Vivian was admitted to Manning Regional Healthcare Center in Manning, Iowa. She died there on January 16, 2008, at the age of 85 years, 3 months, and 19 days.

Vivian was preceded in death by her parents, brothers-in-law Iner Kvamme and Clyde Thomson; and great-nephews Tim Annin and James Thomson.

She is survived by her husband Richard of rural Manning; sisters Lorraine Kvamme of Omaha and Dorothy and husband Kenneth Sciford of Omaha; nieces and nephews: Linda Kvamme, Nancy and Richard Annin, Jonathan, Daniel, Caleb, Jared, and Lucas Annin, Kenneth Sciford Jr. and wife Kathy, Dean Sciford, Jeffery Sciford and wife Cindy, and Sue Reed and husband Darrell; sister-in-law Betty Thomson of Manilla; brother-in-law Charles Wooster and wife Joanne of Manilla; other relatives and friends.