Vivienne Palmer, 84

Vivienne Palmer, 84, of Craig, Alaska, passed away June 19, 2013, in Coeur d’Alene. She was born May 11, 1929, in Harrison, to George and Agnes Wilson.

Vivienne grew up in Harrison, moving to Coeur d’Alene in 1970 where she worked at North Idaho College. Vivienne enjoyed camping and fishing and in 1979 moved to Alaska and became a commercial fisherman and ran the reading program at the local library.

Vivienne had a soft spot for stray dogs and cats. She enjoyed life, love, laughter and spending time with family and friends.

She is survived by her three sons; Daniel and Sue Palmer, of Coeur d’Alene, David and Yvonne Palmer, of Coeur d’Alene, and Todd Palmer, also of Coeur d’Alene.

Other survivors include her brothers Jerry and Tiny Wilson and sister Beverly Roberts and seven grand and three great-grandchildren.

Vivienne, at the age of 83, left her longtime companion in Alaska and moved home due to illness to be near family as she fought her 10-month battle with cancer.

She had a great outlook on life and accepted things as they came.

Vivienne is preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Mary Ann.

The family requests that any contributions be sent to Hospice of North Idaho at 9493 N. Government Way, Hayden, 83835.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 27, 2013, at English Funeral Chapel, Coeur d’Alene.

You may sign Vivienne’s online registry at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.