Vivian B. Connell

POLSON — Vivian B. Connell, 83, of Polson died of natural causes on Friday March 11, 2005, at St. Joseph Hospital in Polson.

Vivian was born on Sept. 18, 1921. She attended public school in Polson. In 1938, Vivian married Leonard W. Connell.

She lived and worked her whole life doing many different jobs in Polson. She was active in the community and was a member of the Royal Neighbors of America and the Rebekah Lodge. Vivian enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening, and her children and grandchildren.

Her parents, husband Leonard, and three sons — Leonard W. Connell, Jr., John "Jack" Connell, and Jimmy Connell — and one granddaughter preceded Vivian in death.

She is survived by her daughter Ada McCay of Pablo, MT; son Richard Connell of Polson; sisters Betty Lou Khein of Colorado, Joy Saterlee of Washington, and a brother Cecil (Betty) Connell and family of Missoula; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A graveside memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2005, at 3 p.m. at the Lakeview Cemetery in Polson.

A reception will follow at the VFW Hall in Polson.

Arrangements are by Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory.