Vivian Earlene Beichler, 76, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2024 with family at her side.
She was born December 12, 1947, in Youngstown, to the late Anthony Kaminsky and Earlene M. Hodge Crist.
Vivian is survived by her husband William Beichler of 36 years. They cherished raising their blended family and watching their family grow. Over the years the couple loved traveling, entertaining, playing cards, bowling and golfing.
Vivian is a retired General Motors employee where she worked for 30 years, retiring at 55 to move to Rotunda West Florida. Here she spent retirement volunteering for the Elks Lodge, where she was a member. She could be seen bartending, working bingo, and planning events. As an Elkette she enjoyed chairing the goofy golf tournament for charity. Each morning Vivian started her day with a crossword puzzle. Vivian found enjoyment in baking, she made dozens of cookies at Christmas time. Vivian also attended Youngstown State University and worked at Ravenna Arsenal.
Her greatest joy in life was her family. Often she was entertaining family at her house or would be away visiting family. She was the mother of 3 children: daughter Victoria(Craig) Furlano, son James Hutch, and deceased daughter Andrea Felton; stepmom to 3 sons: Christopher (Debbi); Eric (Julie), and William (Kelly) Beichler; grandma to 10 grandchildren: Vanessa(Thomas), Mariah(Brad), Alannah, Carrington, Madeline(Austin), Connor, Adeline, Davis, Emery, Briella and great grandmother to 7 great grand children; Jaxson, Bennett, Lyla, Daxton, Lincoln, Marley, and Gracelyn. She will be missed by many extended family members and friends.
She is also proceeded in dealth by: brother, Donald Crist; brother, Walter Daugherty; and sister, Nancy Daugherty.