Vivian Jean Shidler
Vivian Jean Shidler, 94, Plymouth, and formerly of Edwardsburg, Mich., passed away Thursday, Sept.12, 2019, at the We Belong Senior Home in Plymouth.
Vivian was born Feb. 22, 1924, in Plymouth, to the late Lester and Edna (Creighbaum) Wade.
On Dec. 16, 1943, in Plymouth, she married Harry Eldon Shidler whom she was married to for 72 years when he passed away in 2016. After his passing, Vivian moved into We Belong Senior Home in Plymouth. She and her family were blessed by their wonderful and caring staff.
She graduated from LaPaz High School in 1943. She was a proud Navy wife of Harry, and they had three sons and one daughter, Eldwyn, Bruce, Leslie and Susan.
Vivian and Harry spent many happy winters in Avon Park, Fla. She enjoyed crocheting and reading before her eyesight failed. She spent many hours frying bluegills that Harry caught.
Surviving are Vivian’s sons; Eldwyn (Sue) Shidler, Sacramento, Calif; Bruce (Cindy) Shidler, Plymouth; Leslie (Tina) Shidler, Elkhart; eleven grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Harry, her parents, her daughter, Susan Jean Shidler and a sister Lura Cline.
Per her wishes, all services are private. Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to We Belong Senior Home 300 Meadow Lane Plymouth, IN 46563.