Vivian G. Livermont, 97, of Rapid City died Friday, January 25, 2013 at a local nursing home. Vivian was born March 13, 1915 in Fairfax, SD to Leo and Matilda (Brendan) Redmond, the youngest of eight children.
She married Paul Lester Livermont on August 22, 1936 in Kadoka. The couple lived around Vetal and Tuthill, SD until they moved to a ranch near Wanblee, SD in 1943.
For many years, Vivian was an active member of the Wanblee Ladies Aid Society. Vivian was famous for her cooking, especially her cookies. One year she made dozens and dozens of cookies, which she gave away as Christmas presents. Her specialty was molasses cookies. Vivian's greatest love was her family and friends.
She was a special lady to all who knew her. She is survived by her two daughters; Joyce Eckes, and her husband, Nick, Lander, WY and Helen Bartling and her husband, David, Rapid City, eleven grandchildren; Stacy Livermont, Rapid City, Rhonda Johnson, Lander, WY, Bill Livermont, Martin, SD, Linda Lake, Torrington, WY, Jessica Jeans, Wall, SD, Michael Bartling, Rapdi City, Michelle McCann, Rapid City, T. J. Livermont, Rapid City, Tasha Livermont, Justin Livermont and Dexter Livermont, Quinn, SD, eighteen great grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lester, and infant son, Dennis, son, Paul, Jr., parents and six brothers and one sister.
A visitation will be offered from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm, Monday, January 28, 2013 at Edstrom & Rooks Funeral Service at Serenity Springs of Rapid City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, January 30 at Lindsey Memorial Presbyterian Church in Martin, SD with Pastor Lisa Danielson officiating.
Interment will be in the Martin Community Cemetery in Martin.
A memorial has been established to the Meals On Wheels Program in Rapid City.