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Vivian Knight Obituary

1928 – 2015
Age 86
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For 86 years, Vivian touched the lives of those around them.

"Grief is the price we pay for love."
— Queen Elizabeth II
What Vivian loved
Grandchildren

Vivian Knight, 86,, has passed away, leaving behind a family and community who loved her dearly.

What we offer here is gratitude wrapped in remembrance.

Vivian's story began in 1928, and unfolded across the years that followed.

There is a wisdom that only years can give. Vivian carried it gently.

Vivian Knight, 86 died Monday, February 2, 2015 at the Tieszen Memorial Home, Marion. Funeral services will be at 1:00pm Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the Hofmeister Jones Funeral Chapel, Marion with burial at the Worthing Cemetery, Worthing, SD. Visitation will be with family present from 6-8pm Friday evening at the Marion Funeral Home. Vivian May Knight was born on May 10, 1928 at Burlington, Iowa. She grew up in Iowa before being united in marriage to Charles Knight. They lived near Canistota, SD and also lived in the Dolton, SD and Marion, SD areas. For the past several years she has been a resident of the Tieszen Home. Grateful for having shared her life are 5 children, Sharon, Robert, Raymond, James, and Dennis; 19 grandchildren, 54 great grandchildren, and 9 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Charles in 1980, 2 sons Charles and Michael, a granddaugher BobbieJo, 2 brothers David and Louis, a sister Mary, and special friend Carla Monen.

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