Vivian M. Wells

February 28, 1935 - May 26, 2009

Vivian M. Wells, 74, of Kalkaska, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center – L.T.C. She was born on February 28, 1935 in Grayling, the daughter of the late E. Russell and Grace Viola (Piestow) Wood.Vivian was owner and operator of Vivian’s Restaurant in Kalkaska for over 20 years. She was a very active Kalkaska resident. Vivian served on the National Trout Festival board of directors and was named Kalkaska Citizen of the Year for 1988. Vivian was a member of the Red Hat Society and the Kalkaska Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She devoted much of her time volunteering and fundraising for the American Cancer Society, K.A.I.R., North Country Hospice, and the Festival of Trees. Vivian was a member of the Kalkaska United Methodist Church and sang in the choir. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and will be deeply missed by her family and the Kalkaska community that she served so well.Surviving Vivian are her loving children, Kim (Robin) Wells of Valrico, FL and Amy M. (Wm Craig Rudolph) Wells-Davis of Kalkaska; her dear brothers, Ronald R. (Janet) Wood of Elk Rapids and Donald E. (Charlene) Wood of Kalkaska: her cherished grandchildren, Toby, Rusty, Robby, Bradly, Gregory, and Brandon; 2 precious great-grandchildren; and her former husband, Stanley E. Wells.Visitation for Vivian will be held on Friday, May 29, 2009 from 1 – 8 p.m. at Wolfe-O’Neill Funeral Home. The funeral service will be on Saturday at 12:00 p.m. at the Kalkaska United Methodist Church with visitation 2 hours prior to the service. Memorials may be given to North Country Hospice, 507 N Walnut St., Kalkaska, MI 49646 or Munson Hospice House, 550 Munson Avenue, Traverse City, MI 49684.Condolences may be left online at www.wolfeoneill.com.Arrangements were made by Wolfe-O’Neill Funeral Home, our family serving yours.