Vivian Grant

Vivian was preceded in death by her parents, Edward A. and Florence Grant, and her brothers, Edward F. and Dan Grant. Asked to remember Vivian in a single word, her friends said she was gracious, loved, precious, glowing, caring, faithful, selfless, compassionate, devout, friend, priceless, talkative, fun, and hilarious. While attending St. Anthony’s grammar school, the class regularly went to mass. Vivian was always seated by a mischievous boy in the front row. He would start laughing and the whole pew would shake! Vivian tried valiantly not to laugh which was completely against her nature. They were always right under the watchful eyes of the sisters and even worse, the strict monsignor, oh dear! She remained a strong Catholic, Christian woman who lived her life tirelessly helping others.

Even as a toddler, Vivian was always giggling. Laughter was a part of her persona always bringing joy to others. She loved to talk, socialize, have fun, play cards and go to the casino where she set and always kept her limit yet still managed to win often. She loved music, dancing, traveling, pie nights with her St Anthony lady’s group, class reunions, and later, computer games. She made lifelong friendships consistently putting others first. She was on the last two high school reunion committees and worked above and beyond to make them successful. Starting work in Casper, she was a secretary for the oil companies, she pursued her education starting at the University of Wyoming where she was a member of the Phi Beta Phi sorority. She then attended San Jose State University in California and finally completed her bachelor's degree at night school in Denver, Colorado. She spent her career in Denver working for the county in juvenile court specializing in adoptions and relinquishments. In 1996, she retired and returned to Casper, Wyoming. She wholeheartedly advocated and cared for those in need far beyond her work in the courts. Her favorite saying, “He or she is just the nicest person in the whole world – of which there were many!” She always looked for the best in others. What a blessing that God chose to take such a soul to heaven on Easter morning – her Resurrection too!