Vivian Lavaun Turpin

Vivian LaVaun Harrison Turpin

OGDEN - Our mother and grandmother, Vivian LaVaun Turpin, 99, passed away peacefully at Washington House on Thursday, November 11, 2004.

Vivian was born June 3, 1905 in Springville, Utah, a daughter of Winfred H. and Martha F. Harrison.

She attended public school in Springville, graduating from Springville High School. She later graduated from Brigham Young Academy in Provo, Utah.

On August 5, 1932, Vivian married Lamont B. Turpin in Reno, Nevada. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Ogden L.D.S. Temple.

She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had served in numerous church positions.

Vivian taught school in Lark and Ogden, Utah. She also worked as a beautician.

She was a member of The Garden Club of Boise and had worked for a florist.

She enjoyed family gatherings and any activities involving her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Surviving are her children, Karen T. Telford of Ogden, Utah, and Larry B. (Terri) Turpin of Boise, Idaho; five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother, H. Keith Harrison of Ogden, Utah.

Vivian was preceded in death by her husband, Lamont; a brother, Bertrand F. Harrison; and a sister, Madelyn Harrison.

The family would like to express their gratitude to Washington House and Alpine Hospice for their care and concern given to our mother and grandmother.
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden
100 Monroe Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
November 14, 2004
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ServiceGraveside

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November 15, 2004
1:00 PM
CemeteryDry Creek Cemetery

Boise, ID
November 15, 2004
1:00 PM