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Name: Betty King
From: Virginia
Name: Betty King
From: Virginia
Your Story:
I met Vivian in 1961 when we found ourselves as freshman hall mates and frequent classmates at Royal Victoria College. We bonded immediately over the typical bull sessions about politics, literature, and life. We began visiting each other's homes, began a life-long correspondence, and discoverd that our fathers were acquainted professionally. She borrowed a dress of mine for her first date with Patrick and I attended their wedding.
When we lost track of each other during the Nigeria years, our fathers hooked us up again, and the correspondence and visits continued. We continued to share ideas, concerns, books, and long walks. Last time she visited me in Virginia we explored the Civil War as our theme. Thus, it was the serious, insightful side of Vivian I came to admire and value most. But her wry take on things was just the tonic my overly serious self needed. Who else could have responded, when I lamented the military buildup in the US, "Well, just look at it as a jobs program."
Vivian lived her life in accord with her deepest beliefs. It was a life rich with knowledge, good works, laughter, caring and love, always with her dear family at its centre. We are all fortunate to have known her and been touched by her.
Betty King
I met Vivian in 1961 when we found ourselves as freshman hall mates and frequent classmates at Royal Victoria College. We bonded immediately over the typical bull sessions about politics, literature, and life. We began visiting each other's homes, began a life-long correspondence, and discoverd that our fathers were acquainted professionally. She borrowed a dress of mine for her first date with Patrick and I attended their wedding.
When we lost track of each other during the Nigeria years, our fathers hooked us up again, and the correspondence and visits continued. We continued to share ideas, concerns, books, and long walks. Last time she visited me in Virginia we explored the Civil War as our theme. Thus, it was the serious, insightful side of Vivian I came to admire and value most. But her wry take on things was just the tonic my overly serious self needed. Who else could have responded, when I lamented the military buildup in the US, "Well, just look at it as a jobs program."
Vivian lived her life in accord with her deepest beliefs. It was a life rich with knowledge, good works, laughter, caring and love, always with her dear family at its centre. We are all fortunate to have known her and been touched by her.
Betty King
Added: April 15, 2011
Name: Patricia Reynolds
From: Ottawa, Ontario
I've known Vivian and Pat for 40 some years, since Montreal, and have always associated her with great food, a comfortable relaxed home, and great wit. More recently we would catch up on each others' lives in the Dunton Tower elevator, and in my mind, Vivian is strapping on her bike helmet and setting off home in the five o'clock sunlight.