Vivian Guss Shapiro, through the generations caretaker to her family, died November 11, 1997, at peace, in her home.
Ended is a tedious nine-month struggle with cancer, during which time of pain and enforced withdrawal from the active life, she continued to concern herself with the welfare, health, and progress and undertakings of her family, and with the welfare of those dear friends and institutions which were the compass of her life.
Her mother, Doris Guss, whom she touched and served on a daily basis for many decades, was ever in her thoughts and prayers. Joel, her husband of forty years, whom she coddled, fussed over, corrected, and inspired, was her always present interest and worry.
Her three sons, Alex David, Eric Simon, and Daniel Barron, for whom she was the exemplary Jewish mother - hovering, protecting, guiding, and loving - were daily companions and supporters during her siege, and were never absent in her conversation no matter the condition of herself.
Similarly, her interest and focus on the family lives of her daughters (sons's wives), Robin, Lavine, and Sara, never faltered throughout her illness, and she responded so positively to their ever ready tender attentions and affections, without which tender affection, her days would have weighed heavily.
The visits of her grandchildren, Samuel Aaron, Jessica Anne, Jacob Adam, and Joshua Simon, with their laughter, bright smiles, and lively energies brought light to her eyes and joy to her heart. Constrained as she was, she did not stop talking about them and "doing" for the little ones.
Vivian was "Big Sister" to her three siblings, Irvin Guss, Shirlee Hertz, and Pauline Woke, and she played that role throughout her life, sometimes with perfection, and sometimes with the chiding that loving brothers and sisters, express to one another. She loved them fiercely, and forever worried about them. Her nieces, nephews, cousins, and relatives weep for Vivian who loved and embraced them, each and all.
Active throughout her life in many communal organizations, she gave special attention to the Sisterhood of Congregation Kol Ami, of which she was a longtime officer and past president, and to the fund raising efforts, of the United Jewish Appeal, having been Women's Chair, and Western Regional Board member. For many years, she was involved intimately with the issues of Friendship Manor, having been its vice president, and served in other capacities, as well.
Jewish Family Service and B'nai B'rith benefited from her service, as did many other service groups and organizations.
Born March 22, 1929 to Samuel Guss and Doris Neiditch Guss, she was raised in Salt Lake City, attended its schools, and the University of Utah. Her father predeceased her in 1984.
Married to Joel Bernard Shapiro in June of 1957, she participated with him in the family business, was ever his guide post, steady hand, motivator, reward, and refuge.
She experienced the special joy and happiness of always having her nearest with her in Salt Lake-her mother, her sisters and brother, her three sons, and their families- an unusual and special blessing which brought her unimaginable joy, and for which she was eternally grateful.
As we look at ourselves, and examine our lives-those of us whom she loved, nurtured, and strengthened with the sinews of worthwhile living -family and friends alike-we recognize that past the pain and sadness, she has left us an inspirational memory of a life beautiful, complete, and worthy of emulation. She leaves us a living lifetime heritage-a model for an uplifted, hopeful, responsible, compassionate, and loving life.
Funeral services will be held at Evans & Early Mortuary, 574 East 100 South, on Thursday, November 13, 1997 at 10:00 a.m.
Interment will follow at B'nai Israel Cemetery.
Pubihed in the Salt Lake Tribune on November 12, 1997.
Ended is a tedious nine-month struggle with cancer, during which time of pain and enforced withdrawal from the active life, she continued to concern herself with the welfare, health, and progress and undertakings of her family, and with the welfare of those dear friends and institutions which were the compass of her life.
Her mother, Doris Guss, whom she touched and served on a daily basis for many decades, was ever in her thoughts and prayers. Joel, her husband of forty years, whom she coddled, fussed over, corrected, and inspired, was her always present interest and worry.
Her three sons, Alex David, Eric Simon, and Daniel Barron, for whom she was the exemplary Jewish mother - hovering, protecting, guiding, and loving - were daily companions and supporters during her siege, and were never absent in her conversation no matter the condition of herself.
Similarly, her interest and focus on the family lives of her daughters (sons's wives), Robin, Lavine, and Sara, never faltered throughout her illness, and she responded so positively to their ever ready tender attentions and affections, without which tender affection, her days would have weighed heavily.
The visits of her grandchildren, Samuel Aaron, Jessica Anne, Jacob Adam, and Joshua Simon, with their laughter, bright smiles, and lively energies brought light to her eyes and joy to her heart. Constrained as she was, she did not stop talking about them and "doing" for the little ones.
Vivian was "Big Sister" to her three siblings, Irvin Guss, Shirlee Hertz, and Pauline Woke, and she played that role throughout her life, sometimes with perfection, and sometimes with the chiding that loving brothers and sisters, express to one another. She loved them fiercely, and forever worried about them. Her nieces, nephews, cousins, and relatives weep for Vivian who loved and embraced them, each and all.
Active throughout her life in many communal organizations, she gave special attention to the Sisterhood of Congregation Kol Ami, of which she was a longtime officer and past president, and to the fund raising efforts, of the United Jewish Appeal, having been Women's Chair, and Western Regional Board member. For many years, she was involved intimately with the issues of Friendship Manor, having been its vice president, and served in other capacities, as well.
Jewish Family Service and B'nai B'rith benefited from her service, as did many other service groups and organizations.
Born March 22, 1929 to Samuel Guss and Doris Neiditch Guss, she was raised in Salt Lake City, attended its schools, and the University of Utah. Her father predeceased her in 1984.
Married to Joel Bernard Shapiro in June of 1957, she participated with him in the family business, was ever his guide post, steady hand, motivator, reward, and refuge.
She experienced the special joy and happiness of always having her nearest with her in Salt Lake-her mother, her sisters and brother, her three sons, and their families- an unusual and special blessing which brought her unimaginable joy, and for which she was eternally grateful.
As we look at ourselves, and examine our lives-those of us whom she loved, nurtured, and strengthened with the sinews of worthwhile living -family and friends alike-we recognize that past the pain and sadness, she has left us an inspirational memory of a life beautiful, complete, and worthy of emulation. She leaves us a living lifetime heritage-a model for an uplifted, hopeful, responsible, compassionate, and loving life.
Funeral services will be held at Evans & Early Mortuary, 574 East 100 South, on Thursday, November 13, 1997 at 10:00 a.m.
Interment will follow at B'nai Israel Cemetery.
Pubihed in the Salt Lake Tribune on November 12, 1997.
Vivian Guss Shapiro, through the generations caretaker to her family, died November 11, 1997, at peace, in her home.
Ended is a tedious nine-month struggle with cancer, during which time of pain and enforced withdrawal from the active life, she continued to concern herself with the welfare, health, and progress and undertakings of her family, and with the welfare of those dear friends and institutions which were the compass of her life.
Her mother, Doris Guss, whom she touched and served on a daily basis for many decades, was ever in her thoughts and prayers. Joel, her husband of forty years, whom she coddled, fussed over, corrected, and inspired, was her always present interest and worry.
Her three sons, Alex David, Eric Simon, and Daniel Barron, for whom she was the exemplary Jewish mother - hovering, protecting, guiding, and loving - were daily companions and supporters during her siege, and were never absent in her conversation no matter the condition of herself.
Similarly, her interest and focus on the family lives of her daughters (sons's wives), Robin, Lavine, and Sara, never faltered throughout her illness, and she responded so positively to their ever ready tender attentions and affections, without which tender affection, her days would have weighed heavily.
The visits of her grandchildren, Samuel Aaron, Jessica Anne, Jacob Adam, and Joshua Simon, with their laughter, bright smiles, and lively energies brought light to her eyes and joy to her heart. Constrained as she was, she did not stop talking about them and "doing" for the little ones.
Vivian was "Big Sister" to her three siblings, Irvin Guss, Shirlee Hertz, and Pauline Woke, and she played that role throughout her life, sometimes with perfection, and sometimes with the chiding that loving brothers and sisters, express to one another. She loved them fiercely, and forever worried about them. Her nieces, nephews, cousins, and relatives weep for Vivian who loved and embraced them, each and all.
Active throughout her life in many communal organizations, she gave special attention to the Sisterhood of Congregation Kol Ami, of which she was a longtime officer and past president, and to the fund raising efforts, of the United Jewish Appeal, having been Women's Chair, and Western Regional Board member. For many years, she was involved intimately with the issues of Friendship Manor, having been its vice president, and served in other capacities, as well.
Jewish Family Service and B'nai B'rith benefited from her service, as did many other service groups and organizations.
Born March 22, 1929 to Samuel Guss and Doris Neiditch Guss, she was raised in Salt Lake City, attended its schools, and the University of Utah. Her father predeceased her in 1984.
Married to Joel Bernard Shapiro in June of 1957, she participated with him in the family business, was ever his guide post, steady hand, motivator, reward, and refuge.
She experienced the special joy and happiness of always having her nearest with her in Salt Lake-her mother, her sisters and brother, her three sons, and their families- an unusual and special blessing which brought her unimaginable joy, and for which she was eternally grateful.
As we look at ourselves, and examine our lives-those of us whom she loved, nurtured, and strengthened with the sinews of worthwhile living -family and friends alike-we recognize that past the pain and sadness, she has left us an inspirational memory of a life beautiful, complete, and worthy of emulation. She leaves us a living lifetime heritage-a model for an uplifted, hopeful, responsible, compassionate, and loving life.
Funeral services will be held at Evans & Early Mortuary, 574 East 100 South, on Thursday, November 13, 1997 at 10:00 a.m.
Interment will follow at B'nai Israel Cemetery.
Pubihed in the Salt Lake Tribune on November 12, 1997.
Ended is a tedious nine-month struggle with cancer, during which time of pain and enforced withdrawal from the active life, she continued to concern herself with the welfare, health, and progress and undertakings of her family, and with the welfare of those dear friends and institutions which were the compass of her life.
Her mother, Doris Guss, whom she touched and served on a daily basis for many decades, was ever in her thoughts and prayers. Joel, her husband of forty years, whom she coddled, fussed over, corrected, and inspired, was her always present interest and worry.
Her three sons, Alex David, Eric Simon, and Daniel Barron, for whom she was the exemplary Jewish mother - hovering, protecting, guiding, and loving - were daily companions and supporters during her siege, and were never absent in her conversation no matter the condition of herself.
Similarly, her interest and focus on the family lives of her daughters (sons's wives), Robin, Lavine, and Sara, never faltered throughout her illness, and she responded so positively to their ever ready tender attentions and affections, without which tender affection, her days would have weighed heavily.
The visits of her grandchildren, Samuel Aaron, Jessica Anne, Jacob Adam, and Joshua Simon, with their laughter, bright smiles, and lively energies brought light to her eyes and joy to her heart. Constrained as she was, she did not stop talking about them and "doing" for the little ones.
Vivian was "Big Sister" to her three siblings, Irvin Guss, Shirlee Hertz, and Pauline Woke, and she played that role throughout her life, sometimes with perfection, and sometimes with the chiding that loving brothers and sisters, express to one another. She loved them fiercely, and forever worried about them. Her nieces, nephews, cousins, and relatives weep for Vivian who loved and embraced them, each and all.
Active throughout her life in many communal organizations, she gave special attention to the Sisterhood of Congregation Kol Ami, of which she was a longtime officer and past president, and to the fund raising efforts, of the United Jewish Appeal, having been Women's Chair, and Western Regional Board member. For many years, she was involved intimately with the issues of Friendship Manor, having been its vice president, and served in other capacities, as well.
Jewish Family Service and B'nai B'rith benefited from her service, as did many other service groups and organizations.
Born March 22, 1929 to Samuel Guss and Doris Neiditch Guss, she was raised in Salt Lake City, attended its schools, and the University of Utah. Her father predeceased her in 1984.
Married to Joel Bernard Shapiro in June of 1957, she participated with him in the family business, was ever his guide post, steady hand, motivator, reward, and refuge.
She experienced the special joy and happiness of always having her nearest with her in Salt Lake-her mother, her sisters and brother, her three sons, and their families- an unusual and special blessing which brought her unimaginable joy, and for which she was eternally grateful.
As we look at ourselves, and examine our lives-those of us whom she loved, nurtured, and strengthened with the sinews of worthwhile living -family and friends alike-we recognize that past the pain and sadness, she has left us an inspirational memory of a life beautiful, complete, and worthy of emulation. She leaves us a living lifetime heritage-a model for an uplifted, hopeful, responsible, compassionate, and loving life.
Funeral services will be held at Evans & Early Mortuary, 574 East 100 South, on Thursday, November 13, 1997 at 10:00 a.m.
Interment will follow at B'nai Israel Cemetery.
Pubihed in the Salt Lake Tribune on November 12, 1997.
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