On Tuesday, April 23, 2013, Vivian Hanna Kuntz late of Tribune passed away at the Radville Marion Health Centre, in Radville at the age of 82 years. Predeceased by her husband Anton and two infant daughters; parents, Carl and Enid Nelson; father and mother in law, Harry and Elizabeth Kuntz; brothers Robert (Margaret) Nelson and Alwin Nelson; brother-in-law Matt (Barbara) Kuntz; sisters-in-law, Rose Hoffart - Gaab (Alphonse and Peter) and Florence (Vic) Kopeck. Vivian is survived by her son, Garry Kuntz and his children, Scott (Cathy) and his children, Jordan (Dryden), Brodey, Christie (Brent) and their children, Chase and Caden, Nadine (Dallas) and their daughter Brooklyn, step daughter, Cassandra (Blair) and children, Carter and Keaton. Daughter, Judy (Cecil) Ashworth and their children, Wade (Tara) and their children, Hannah, Zachery, Daylin, Trestin, Stacey (Dan), Kent (Stephanie); brother, Gordon (Georgine) Nelson, sisters, Evelyn (Ralph) Kuntz, Grace (Peter) Syrnyk and Fay (Wilfred) Wernicke as well as many nieces, nephews, and relatives. Vivian was born on April 3 1931, on a farm south and east of Oungre. She was the third child to Carl and Enid Nelson. At the age of six she attended Shakespeare school west of the farm where she grew up. Vivian recalled playing ball and other games at recess with other kids. In 1949 Vivian moved with her parents to the Monville Warner farm just east of where she was born. Vivian recalls life being hard at times growing up on the farm. She said they never had much, but they always managed to get by. She remembers helping with the garden, doing chores such as feeding animals, picking eggs and butchering. A couple years later a handsome young man by the name of Anton Kuntz from the Tribune area started to get Vivian's attention. Vivian recalled meeting Anton at community dances, and movie theaters. On July 6, 1950 Anton and Vivian were married in Estevan and lived on the farm south of Tribune where they raised their family and she remained there until her passing. Vivian was a faithful member of the Hamar Lutheran Church in Bromhead, and was active with the ELW Ladies Group until her passing. Vivian also volunteered in the past at the Tribune Community Hall on a serving circle. Vivian loved to collect cook books, spoons, and ornamental trinkets for her china cabinet. Also she loved flowers and listening to gospel music. Vivian loved to travel to see her grandchildren and was able to attend all her grandchildren's weddings and a great granddaughters wedding in 2011.In April 2011, we celebrated Vivian's 80th birthday. The whole family came home, despite rising water and a flood damaged basement, we celebrated together by taking family pictures and a catered turkey supper. The family did something different for a change; we had a time of sharing and reflection. One by one we heard stories from all her kids and grandkids' talking about how special she was and how much of an impact she had in our lives. We heard words spoke over her such as "Faithful, Honorable, Selfless, Virtuous, Fearless, Kindhearted, Big Hearted, Caring, Thoughtful and above all Loved." These are characteristics Vivian modeled and was able to pass down to her children and grandchildren. Vivian leaves behind a legacy and will be deeply missed by her family, and friends. Funeral Services were held Monday April 29 at 1:00 p.m. Zion Lutheran Church, Weyburn with Pastor Cicely McDougall officiating. Interment followed in Slager Cemetery, Tribune. The Active Pallbearers were: Dennis Hoffart, Jerome Hoffart, Randy Kopeck, Janice Ashworth, Michael Kopeck and Darren Nelson. Donations in memory of Vivian may be made to Radville and District Health Centre Foundation Inc. (Hospital Fund) Radville. Condolences may be left at:www.fletcherfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn (306-842-5432)
