Age 78, died on October 15, 2007, after a brief illness following a fire at the family home. Born in Withee, Wisconsin, on November 18, 1928, she moved to the Seattle area at the age of 18. Vi worked as the playground teacher at Gregory Heights Elementary School for many years before owning and operating the His and Her Hair Center in Old Burien, where her daughter Kandie works to this day.

She enjoyed many interests, including sewing, gardening, cooking, and babysitting her grandchildren. She also enjoyed selling Avon for many years.

Vi was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 53 years, Leo E. Bills, in 2005. She is survived by two sons, Lane (Evie) Bills and Kelly (Kim) Bills; one daughter, Kandie (Mike) Turner; one sister, Jerita (Todd) Cornish; 5 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and numerous other loving relatives and friends.

A commemorative service will be held on Friday, October 26, 2007, at 2:00 PM at the BONNEY-WATSON Parker Chapel, 900 SW 146th Street, Burien, WA (206) 244-2320. The family prefers memorial contributions be made to Burien Medic One or The American Cancer Society. Please sign the online guest book at www.bonneywatson.com