Vivian Dennis

Vivian H. Dennis (Metge), 94, passed away at the Oakview Nursing Home in Conrad on July 4, 2016 with her family by her side. Funeral services will be held on Saturday July 9, 2016 at the First Presbyterian Church in Conrad at 2:00 p.m. A public visitation will be held from 10 12:00 p.m. followed by a lunch at the church before the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to be used for a memorial for Vivian at a later date. For condolences please contact www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. The Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Vivian and her family. Vivian Metge was born to the proud parents August and Thelma (Conkin) Metge on May 25, 1922 in Zearing, Iowa. Vivian graduated from the Conrad School System in 1939 and then attended A.I.B. College. On September 27, 1942 Vivian married the love of her life Daryl Dennis at Central Christian Church in Marhalltown. The two made their home in rural Marshalltown on a farm and enjoyed the life that came with it. Vivian was a busy woman holding memberships in the; First Presbyterian Church in Conrad, the American Legion Auxiliary #681, 3M Club and Village & Vale. Vivian also volunteered her time at the GMG Elementary School, Conrad Main Street and Oakview Nursing Home. Vivian was a great quilter and had many beautiful quilts that she had put her loving touch on. She was a sports fan as well, cheering on the BCLUW Comets Softball Team, and she enjoyed watching college basketball. The one thing that Vivian truly loved was her family and spending time with them every chance she had. Left to cherish her memory are daughter Mary Ann (Eugene) Miller, granddaughters Cimber (Jeffrey) Strayer, and Bobbie (Joseph) Heitink, and great-grandchildren Tyson, Austin Strayer, and Tyler, Colby Heitink. Vivian is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years Daryl, her parents, brother and an infant great-grandson.