Vivian Marie Fallgreen Hamm passed away quietly in her sleep April 16 in Tualatin, Ore. She was 92. Vivian was born Oct. 18, 1915 in Seattle to Anna and John Fallgreen and was the second of five children. She was raised in Auburn, Wash., and graduated in 1932 from Auburn High School where she played basketball. Vivian wed Randall Hamm on June 16, 1937 at the Auburn Christian Church. The couple lived in several Washington cities throughout the first several years of their marriage. The couple moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1942 after the birth of their first child. Twin sons were born in 1945. While in Utah, Vivian worked at the Salt Lake City public library and taught Sunday school at the First Presbyterian Church. In 1963, after the children left the home, Vivian and Randall ventured to Pullman, where he'd signed on as a chemistry professor at Washington State University. On the Palouse, Vivian was active in community and church projects, such as PEO and work with the Whitman County Historical Society, through which she often gave tours of the historic Perkins' House in Colfax. Vivian worked a short time as a librarian, was a Pullman Presbyterian Church Elder, and a member of WSU faculty wives social groups. She also was a United Way of Pullman Red Feather Society honoree in 1991 for her dedication to the community. Vivian and Randall traveled frequently and spent time in Germany and Switzerland while on sabbatical. Vivian enjoyed exploring the cultures of different countries. Vivian was an avid reader who sought to learn something new each day. She enjoyed bowling, bridge and other card games and family activities. She will be remembered for her inquisitive nature, organizing skills, love of reading and ability to find a positive even during tough times. Upon Randall's death in 2004, Vivian moved to the Portland-area to be near her two sons. Vivian is survived by a daughter ...; two sons ....; as well as seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be made to the Whitman County Historical Society.

Published in the Moscow-Pullman Daily News - May 10, 2008 (Edited for privacy)