Vivian Oberg

January 6, 1938 - July 24, 2015

Frances Vivian McConnell Oberg, 77, beloved wife and mother, died July 24, 2015, surrounded by her family, of causes incident to Alzheimer's disease. Born January 6, 1938 in Renton, Washington, to John Calvin and Frances Vivian Himes McConnell, she was a middle child of nine: Joyce, James, Nancy, Shirley, Rosemary, Patricia, Gary, and Larry. Raised in Washington and Oregon, she graduated from Roseburg High School and eventually attended Brigham Young University. She married Ronald Gene Oberg on August 2, 1958 in Roseburg, Oregon; years later they settled in Utah. Vivian worked until retirement for the US Department of Agriculture, Farm Home Administration. An avid reader all her life, she also crocheted numerous blankets for the babies around her and enjoyed Scrabble, jigsaw puzzles, and card games with her family. She loved BYU and Utah Jazz basketball. She was a lifelong Christian, raised in the Church of the Nazarene. Vivian was compassionate, spontaneous, open-minded, and kind, and always saw the best in everyone. Survived by her husband of 58 years, Gene, and her daughters Laurie Oberg, Linda (Ron) Rhodes, Karen (Bob) Naylor and Kelley Smith; grandchildren Darryll (Shirlee) Oberg, Mallory Monfredi, Alex Knighton, Chase (Charlotte) Majors, Rachel Majors, William Hadden, James Hadden, Kevin Shiner, Haley Shiner and fiance James Harper, Madison Smith; great-grandchildren Tru Knighton, Eli Majors and Jordyn Oberg; she was anticipating four additional great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents. A private memorial service and celebration of her life will be held for family and friends at a future date to be announced. Utmost thanks to Gunnison Valley Hospital staff and especially to Dr. Kimberly Beck for their excellent care of both Vivian and her family during the days preceding her death. Special thanks to Utah Valley Mortuary and especially Matt Davis for his compassionate care and kindness.