Thursday, January 6, 2022
We enjoyed many years of Christmas Eve dinners with Aunts Vivian and Bev joining us. Always pleasant and sweet and a joy to have around. I loved how they would drive and camp all over in their camping van. They were an inspiration.
Because I grew up far away in California, I did not have the fortune of experiences with her as a child. But I have heard all my cousins talk about how much fun she made life for them. I was able to know her better as an adult when they would visit and stay with my mom and dad. She was quiet, yet listened and would come up with a good contribution as Randy would define as " pop up wisdom".
I remember when she was in her 60's, she wanted to climb up into our new boat that was parked in our driveway, but the ladder swung away and she landed on her backside. We were all terrified that she would be lame for life, but she instantly "popped up", brushed herself off and continued enjoying herself. She was my "pop up" Aunt Vivian and was loved.
I will see you again in heaven. Give Doug a big hug for me. Until we meet again... Your Niece, Diane
