Vivian Maxine Rehkopf, age 96, of Seattle, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2017.

Born August 4, 1920 to Henry and Sallie Morgan in Seattle, Washington. Vivian grew up on Queen Anne hill, graduating from Queen Anne High School in 1938. Married in 1941, she and her husband moved to West Seattle in 1948 where they lived in the house he built. Since late 2012 she has resided on Queen Anne hill.

Vivian and Harold enjoyed spending time at their recreational property on Hood Canal. Her interests included traveling and gardening. She was an active member of Aqua Vista Garden Club for many years.

Survived by three children, Larry (Joanne) Rehkopf, Sallie Jo Cross (Steven) and Robert (Danine) Rehkopf, all of Seattle. Also surviving are two grandsons, David (Nicole Angiel) Rehkopf of Menlo Park, CA and Jon (Megan Kelton-Rehkopf) Rehkopf of Seattle, and four great-grandchildren: Hans, Cleo, Sonja and Elise, and many nieces and nephews. Her husband of 67 years, Harold, predeceased her in 2008.

A cheerful, fun and athletic person who loved her family, Vivian was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

A private gathering of the family will be held at a later date. Remembrances may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association, 12721 30th Ave NE, Suite 101, Seattle, WA 98125, or online at www.alzwa.org. 

Published in Westside Seattle, August 4, 2017.