Vivienne VanderMeulen

Our loss is heaven's gain. Matriarch angel Vivienne VanderMeulen departed her temporary earthly home Tuesday, May 26, 2008 leaving behind a legacy of love, loyalty and leadership.

Born December 21, 1922 in Chicago, IL Vivienne Beata Obermann was the only child of Edward and Bessie Rose. She married Edger VanderMeulen in an intimate ceremony in San Antonio, TX. Mother to Nancysue (Taffy) Holland of Carrollton, TX, Danise Tomlin of Arcata, CA and Kurt VanderMeulen of Austin. Known and loved as Mimi by 6 grand angels as well as 6 great grand angels.

A Proverbs 31 woman, Vivienne led and loved her family with elegance, tenacity and a pioneering spirit.  After years of persistent determination, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communications from North Texas State University in 1992 at the young age of 69. A member of both Dallas and Denton society organizations her interests included fashion modeling, garden club, aerial club, Sunday school, hospital volunteering, poetry, entertaining and travel.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 31 at 2 o'clock in the afternoon at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church 300 W. Oak Denton, TX. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Andrew Memorial Fund.