Vivan Peterson Taylor was born on July 21, 1936 in Lyman, Utah to Harold Wendell and Eva Pearl White Peterson. She passed quietly in her home surrounded by her family on June 1, 2023.
She married her sweetheart Dewey Voy Taylor on August 20, 1953 in the Salt Lake Temple. They were devoted to each other for over 70 years. They were blessed with seven children: VeeAnn (Mitchel) Pace, Rodney (Tracy) Taylor, Boyd (Janet) Taylor, Sabrina (Randy) Erickson, Tina Yee, Dwight (Marci) Taylor and Gina (Don) Anderson. They have 28 grandchildren, 51 great grandchildren, and 7 great, great grandchildren.
She was raised in a strong family environment and had great love for her siblings; Grace Florence, Harold Dean, Boyd White, Dallas Henry, LaFonda, and Wendell Ray.
Vivian’s priority in life was loving and serving her family. She loved and raised her seven children and also provided a loving daycare for many of her grandchildren. She loved the Lord and had a strong testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ. She served in many church callings. She enjoyed interior decorating and had a great talent for it. She was an amazing seamstress. She made school clothes and prom dresses and her daughters’ wedding dresses. She found an outlet for her love of clothing design by creating and sewing barbie doll clothes. She was also an avid quilter and made quilts for all of the family members and many others.
Vivian had many health challenges in her life, but she always kept a smile on her face. Her focus was always on loving and serving her family even during her trials. She was the center of our family and will be deeply missed.
Funeral services will be held Monday, June 5th 2023 at Hillview Meetinghouse located at 1361 East 4000 South, Salt Lake City. A viewing will be held from 10:00 to 10:45 am prior to the services at 11:00.
Interment will be held at Larkin Sunset Gardens located at 1950 E Dimple Dell Road in Sandy.
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I'm sorry for your loss , she was wonderful lady.
Rod & Tracy,
So sorry for the passing of your Mom, Rod. Just always hard. I still feel it and my Mom passed in 1999. Take care.
Sincerely, Holly
I love Miss Vivian. She was loving toward me and my family. Her testimony buoyed my spirit when I needed it. I am sure she is already at work loving those around her
I’m so sorry for your loss. I worked with your Mother at Hotel Utah and just learned of her passing today. Vivian was a joy to be around. She was fun and kept us all laughing!! Vivian loved her family very much and spoke of you all often , always with love..Especially her sweet husband.
Wishing you all peace at this time.Enjoy your wonderful memories of this very special, sweet lady.
Bonnie Smith
I enjoyed Vivian's friendship for many years and being around her and her sisters while working with them at the Hotel Utah. Later I loved taking her and Lafonda to places for Club. It was an amazing group of ladies that I will always hold dear. I enjoyed getting with them and we all looked forward to our Club Outings etc. Vivian will always have a place in my heart. I love you and will miss you.
Sharon