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Vivian Iola Beasley passed away June 6, 2009 in Beaverton, Oregon at age 98. She was born April 30, 1911 in Richmond, Indiana to Sylvester and Lura Maud Lindsey. Vivian worked as a welder in the shipyards in Everett, Washington during WW II. After the war, she moved to Albuquerque and was a long time resident of New Mexico before moving to Oregon. During the 1950's, she worked for the labs in Los Alamos as a group secretary. After moving to Albuquerque in 1962, she worked for the US Forest Service, retiring in 1973. She and her late husband, Earl, retired to Roseburg, Oregon in 1976, where they built a home along the North Umpqua River. In 1987, they returned to New Mexico, living in Belen, and then in Los Lunas. Wherever she lived, Vivian was a talented church pianist, including Valley Christian, and Belen Christian churches. She also started two 4-H clubs in the South Valley of Albuquerque, the Trailblazers and Valle Grande 4-H clubs. Burial was at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon where her husband is also buried. Vivian is survived by her daughter, Gail, of Beaverton, Oregon, and many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service is planned for July 8, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. at Cedar Hills United Church of Christ, 11695 SW Park Way in Portland, Oregon, with the Rev. Mary Sue Evers officiating. Remembrances to Belen Christian Church, Belen, New Mexico; or Cedar Hills United Church of Christ in Portland.
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