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Vivian J. Dakan, 88 of Billings, passed away
Thursday, October 18, 2007 at her home. The daughter of Joseph and
Mary Halasek, Vivian was born May 7, 1919 in South Dakota. At a
young age she moved with her family to Omaha where she grew up and
graduated high school.
In 1941 Vivian married Leo F. Larson in Omaha. Mr.
Larson was a construction manager for Peter Kewit and the family
lived in North Dakota, South Dakota, Sheridan, Wyoming, and Montana.
He passed away, November 12, 1977.
On October 19, 1981 Vivian married Frank Dakan in
Billings. Together they enjoyed traveling and had visited Europe,
Australia, and New Zealand. Frank passed away, September 1, 2003.
Vivian was active with the Elks and Shrine, and
volunteered as a Pink Lady with the Deaconess Hospital. She also
enjoyed flowers and gardening.
Survivors include her children, Georgia Larson of
St. Paul, MN, Jack Larson (Cindy) of Billings, grandchildren, Jesse
Larson, Susan Raida, and Sharyl Raida, and 6 great grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, a
sister Helen Keyes and two brothers Clarence and Dick Halasek.
Funeral services will be 1pm Tuesday at
Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary with interment at Mountview cemetery.
Visitation will begin 2pm Monday.
Memorials may be made to Big Sky Hospice. |
