Vi was born September 14, 1927 on Walker Hill about a half mile north of her present home, to Clifford and Leota (Flint) Martin. Her family made their home in the Sumner, Eddyville, and Oconto area. She graduated from Oconto High School. After graduation Vi attended College in Kearney and received her teaching certificate in Lomax and Oconto before marrying.
On December 31, 1947, Vi, married Keith Eggleston in Oconto, NE. Vi told the story many times of the terrible snowstorm that day and the wedding flowers froze on the train coming to Oconto. To this union two children were born, Glenda and Dennis.
Vi’s many hobbies were baking, sewing, & bird watching. Everyone was treated to the most wonderful sweet rolls and cinnamon rolls among many other treats. She loved sewing sheets, quilts, and pillows for her family. Her love for the birds was very evident by the many bird feeders in her yard. She loved watching them, especially the cardinals.
Vi was a member of the Oconto United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women.
Vi leaves to mourn her daughter Glenda Thomas of Cozad, son Dennis (Connie) Eggleston of Oconto, one brother Roger (Sharon) Martin of Eddyville, sisters Bonnie Eggleston of Oconto, and Darlene (Verlouis) Forster of Smithfield, brothers-in-law Roger (Bev) Casey of Friendswood, TX, Lloyd (Sandy) Eggleston of Broken Bow, Chuck (Vicky) Eggleston of Gothenburg, sisters-in-law LaVonne (Gene) Oxford of Broken Bow, Loraine (Delbert) Rogers of Franklin, Judy (Maynard) Struempler of Oconto, and Jane (Nick) Liakos of Lawrence, KS, four grandchildren Brad (Shawna)Thomas of Sumner, Kim (Micky)Linder of Cozad, Jayson (Dani) Eggleston of Oconto, Clint Eggleston of Hazard, and five great-grandchildren Kisha, Riggin, Riata, Colbie, and Cooper.
Vi was preceded in death by her parents, husband Keith, grandson Colton, an infant brother, brother Clifford Martin, Jr, sisters Beulah Eggleston, Ruth Magoon, Virginia Coryell, brothers-in-law Kenneth Eggleston, Donnie Eggleston, Jim Davis, Glen Eggleston, Virgil Coryell, Sid Magoon, sisters-in-law Ella Mae Casey, and Pearl Martin.
A family Graveside Service and burial will be Saturday, May 2, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Oconto Cemetery in Oconto, NE with Pastor Ryan Findley officiating. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements.
Note: Vi tested positive for CoVid 19
Vi was born September 14, 1927 on Walker Hill about a half mile north of her present home, to Clifford and Leota (Flint) Martin. Her family made their home in the Sumner, Eddyville, and Oconto area. She graduated from Oconto High School. After graduation Vi attended College in Kearney and received her teaching certificate in Lomax and Oconto before marrying.
On December 31, 1947, Vi, married Keith Eggleston in Oconto, NE. Vi told the story many times of the terrible snowstorm that day and the wedding flowers froze on the train coming to Oconto. To this union two children were born, Glenda and Dennis.
Vi’s many hobbies were baking, sewing, & bird watching. Everyone was treated to the most wonderful sweet rolls and cinnamon rolls among many other treats. She loved sewing sheets, quilts, and pillows for her family. Her love for the birds was very evident by the many bird feeders in her yard. She loved watching them, especially the cardinals.
Vi was a member of the Oconto United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women.
Vi leaves to mourn her daughter Glenda Thomas of Cozad, son Dennis (Connie) Eggleston of Oconto, one brother Roger (Sharon) Martin of Eddyville, sisters Bonnie Eggleston of Oconto, and Darlene (Verlouis) Forster of Smithfield, brothers-in-law Roger (Bev) Casey of Friendswood, TX, Lloyd (Sandy) Eggleston of Broken Bow, Chuck (Vicky) Eggleston of Gothenburg, sisters-in-law LaVonne (Gene) Oxford of Broken Bow, Loraine (Delbert) Rogers of Franklin, Judy (Maynard) Struempler of Oconto, and Jane (Nick) Liakos of Lawrence, KS, four grandchildren Brad (Shawna)Thomas of Sumner, Kim (Micky)Linder of Cozad, Jayson (Dani) Eggleston of Oconto, Clint Eggleston of Hazard, and five great-grandchildren Kisha, Riggin, Riata, Colbie, and Cooper.
Vi was preceded in death by her parents, husband Keith, grandson Colton, an infant brother, brother Clifford Martin, Jr, sisters Beulah Eggleston, Ruth Magoon, Virginia Coryell, brothers-in-law Kenneth Eggleston, Donnie Eggleston, Jim Davis, Glen Eggleston, Virgil Coryell, Sid Magoon, sisters-in-law Ella Mae Casey, and Pearl Martin.
A family Graveside Service and burial will be Saturday, May 2, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Oconto Cemetery in Oconto, NE with Pastor Ryan Findley officiating. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements.
Note: Vi tested positive for CoVid 19
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