Obituary of Vivian Sondresen

It is with deepest regret that the family announce the passing of Vivian Sondresen in the Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert, SK. on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at the age of 78 years. Vivian was born January 20th, 1935 on the original homestead at Bell Lake, to Ture and Edith Wasstrom. She was the eldest of three sisters. They moved to Deer Ridge (about 3 miles south) in 1947. Vivian attended National Park School until Grade 8. Often she went to school by dog sled and later by horse. Vivian worked at the various local farms before starting work at P.A. National Park. She met her first husband Les Steward while working at the park. They were married in 1964, had two boys, Garry & Brian and lived at Spruce Home. She lost Les in 1981. In 1983, Vivian had kidney dialysis and later a kidney transplant. She married her second husband, Harvey Sondresen in 1988 and they lived in Shellbrook. Vivian enjoyed the life of farming with Harvey. He passed away in 2004. Vivian took pride in her three Granddaughters. She enjoyed working in her garden and canning the produce. Vivian had a love of auction sales... if she wasn’t home, just check the local auction sales! Vivian will be remembered as a private, strong and independent woman. Vivian leaves to mourn her passing; her children; Garry Steward of Spruce Home, SK. and Brian (Dana) Steward of Deer Ridge, SK. and their children, Thea, Kali and Ashlyn. She also leaves to mourn her passing two sisters, Elsie (Jim) Hunter of Tappen, BC. and their son, Jeff Hunter , Donna (Fred) Mason of Calgary, AB. and their children, Alanna (Lucas Foster) Mason, Lisa (Mike) Afmus and Darren Mason. She was predeceased by ; her first husband, Les Steward and her second husband, Harvey Sondresen, her parents, Ture and Edith Wasstrom and a nephew, Daryl Hunter. There was a Come and Go Tea for family and friends on Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. in the Shellbrook Senior's Hall. Memorial Donations in memory of Vivian may be made to the choice of the donor. Beau"Lac" Funeral Home was entrusted wtiht the arrangements. 306-747-2828