Surnames: Bonnette, Myers, Rinke, Shoble, Hamilton Vivian, a resident of Dallesport, Washington, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday morning October 22, 2003. At the time of her departure from This earthly place to heaven, she was residing at home surrounded by family and Friends. She was born on April 13, 1927, in Boyceville, Wisconsin, one of three children To Frank and Ella Myers. She grew up in Glendale, Wisconsin where she graduated >From St. Clare High School in 1945. She met her first husband, Al Rinke in Moorehead, Minnesota and married him January 14, 1946. They had two children: Sherry and Terry. Vivian was very Active in the growing years of her children. In particular, she was very Involved in all sports including baseball, basketball and football. In August 39, 1976 her husband died, and Vivian was left to care for the family On her own. In 1982 Romeo Bonnette entered her life. They met at a church retreat in Washougal, Washington. After many months of friendship in a shared belief in Jesus their Lord, they became man and wife on December 31, 1983. She was a homemaker, business woman, and community advocate for most of her life. Most importantly, she was called ‘friend’ by many. One of the things that brought her great joy was travel to visit friends that had been made over the years. During the last years, Vivian was very active in supporting her church through Outreach activities to friends in the community. She was a Christian and loved The Lord with a depth of faith that everyone could see. She enjoyed going to church every Sunday at the Covenant Christian Community. She is survived by her husband Romeo; son Terry Rinke of Leavenworth, Washington; her daughter Sherry Shoble of Portage, Indiana; her stepsons, Kenneth, Kevin, and Kurt Bonnette; her stepdaughter Pamela Hamilton. She is Survived by her two sisters, Eloise and Joyce. She is also survived by seven Grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, at Covenant Christian Community, 2630 East 18th Street, with Pastor David Clear Officiating. Visitation will be held at Spencer Libby and Powell Funeral Home On Friday, October 24, 2003 from 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. Remembrances may be made to The Norman Clear Memorial Fund in care of Covenant Christian Community. The Dalles Chronicle October 23, 2003. Written permission to reprint given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, Oregon Copied and submitted by Earline Wasser Member of Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society c/o The Dalles/Wasco County Public Library 722 Court Street The Dalles, Oregon 97058 http://community.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Check your PC for viruses with the FREE McAfee online computer scan. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963