Viva R. Fowler
February 11 1918 - October 3 2013
Visitation :
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Monday October 7th 2013 6-8 P.M.
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212
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Obituary
Viva Roberts Fowler, age 95, of Columbus, Ohio, died peacefully at home in her sleep on October 3, 2013. She was born February 11, 1918, in Hulett, Wyoming to Ruth and Dallas Roberts. She was reared in Los Angeles, California, by her loving and devoted mother who was widowed when Viva was 8 years of age. In 1939 Viva married her high school sweetheart, Gerald Fowler, and was preceded in death by him in 1996. Viva worked in Los Angeles for a Trade Association and in Columbus for Glen Falls Insurance Company and North American Rockwell Aviation. From 1990-2011 Viva worked in administration for QSDS (Quilt Surface Design Symposium International), and was a passionate supporter of the arts in Columbus and abroad. Viva loved to read, knit, and make baby quilts for premature and abandoned babies. In the past week, Viva finished a shawl for a dear friend who is undergoing chemo. She especially loved family get-togethers and "Breakfast in the Woods." Viva was devoted to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and always with a ready ear and an open heart. Preceded in death by her infant brother, Glenn; parents; her husband; her son, Peter; and her two dear great-grandsons, Noah Hummer and Jon Fowler. She is survived by daughters, Linda Fowler and Lari (Ted) Hummer; daughter-in-law, Mayellen Fowler; grandchildren, Gerald Fowler II, John Christopher (Lori) Fowler, Andrew (Brenda) Fowler, Matthew (Tara) Hummer, Nancy (Steve) Heink, Julie (Rex) Bertram, Annie (Scott) DePerro, Michael Hummer. Great-grandchildren, Kevin Fowler and Karlee Fowler and their mother, Nancy Fowler; Allen Fowler, Bryan Fowler, William Fowler, Dylan Hummer, Zoe Hummer, Jude Hummer, Sarah Heink, Mary Heink, Clare Heink, Gigi DePerro, Ryan DePerro and Mark Fowler. The family would also like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Viva's loving caregivers during the last months of her life, Annemarie Rasor and Shanann Henderson. Family will receive friends Monday, October 7, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. at THE JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 W. Fifth Avenue, Columbus, with a Prayer Service at 7:45 p.m. Funeral Mass 12 Noon, Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 386 Buttles Avenue (Victorian Village) Columbus. Reverend Father Jerome D. Stluka, Presider. Burial, St. Joseph Cemetery. Luncheon following at the church hall. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.
Condolences for Viva R. Fowler
From : Deborah Fell
To : Linda Fowler
Date: October 4th 2013
Linda--I am so sorry for Vi's passing. Knowing that she is dancing in heaven makes it less painful for me. Please know that Vi, you and your family will remain in my prayers. Vi was one of the most remarkable women I have ever known.
From : Judy Vierow
To : Lina Fowler
Date: October 4th 2013
Dear Linda,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. Your bond was so deep; it will continue always. I will miss just knowing she was present with you. My love to you and the whole family.
Judy Vierow
From : Silvia Vasquez
To : Lari Hummer
Date: October 5th 2013
Dear Lari and family:
Your mother was an exceptional person. I am glad she was in my life. The gifts and examples she has given to all of us were sent through her by our Higher Power. I feel she was one of my angels in earth. Please extend my condolences to all your family.
Love and hugs . Silvia Vasquez
From : Donna Keaton-North and family
To : The entire family
Date: October 6th 2013
Find peace in knowing that she was a blessing in our lives and she's home at peace with her angel wings. We all know she's traveling everywhere! :).
We all loved her so, such a sweet loving lady. Always kind and caring to every soul she touched.
From : Mikey Widner
To : Lari
Date: October 6th 2013
What a beautiful lady. Lari, you were so lucky to have her for so long. My prayers a thoughts are with you and your family.
From : Mary Waterfield
To : Lari
Date: October 7th 2013
Dear Lari and Linda and Family, heartfelt condolences on the loss of your mother. She certainly had a beautiful smile. My neighbor told me her mother is always with her, even though she died. I developed the same attitude about my mom and it helps. I'll be thinking of you. Sincerely, Mary
From : Judi and Bruce Brown
To : The entire family
Date: October 7th 2013
We are so sorry for the loss of Viva Fowler to our earthly world. She will be missed by so many. Vi was a beautiful lady inside and out. Her smile lit up a room and her caring ways made everyone feel special. Our thoughts, our prayers and our love are with all of you.
Judi and Bruce
From : Elaine Fennell
To : Lari Hummer
Date: October 7th 2013
We send you comfort and a heart full of love at the death of your Mother. Although I never met your Mom, I feel I know her through you, her wonderful daughter. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and that God's comfort is always just a thought away.
From : Mary Marzluf
To : The Family
Date: October 7th 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Vi lived a wonderful life. She cherished each of you and your memories will be filled with many happy thoughts.
From : Rod Bouc
To : Linda Fowler
Date: October 8th 2013
Linda,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know you were very close. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rod Bouc
From : Sharon Kokot
To : Linda
Date: October 8th 2013
Dear Linda,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother.
I did not know her well, but always enjoyed meeting her when you two were out and about together. She was a lovely lady. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Sharon Kokot
From : Sue Cruickshank
To : Linda Fowler
Date: October 8th 2013
Dear Linda: I so missed you and your Mom at Mass when she no longer could attend, and now I will miss her again knowing that she has gone on to the next world. It was a delight knowing her--she was so interested and present in all the events of life. It was wonderful making those desert connections---my son and I were so happy to have been able to help her. Linda, I will send my prayers and ask God to bless her and you.
From : Hal and JoAnn Stevens
To : Linda Fowler
Date: October 9th 2013
Dear Linda - We extend our deep condolences on your loss - Vi was charming to meet and an enthusiastic supporter of the arts. We send our love.
From : Fr. Harry Schneider
To : Linda and family
Date: October 11th 2013
My sympathy and prayers for you and your mother. I will be filling in for Fr. Steve Krile this weekend in Glenmont and Millersburg so you will be remembered in my prayers and masses this weekend. Vi was always a joy to talk with at various art events and always so proud of her family. May pleasant memories fill your days with joy, hope and love.