Vivian (Arnao) Boyer |
| Posted 2009-08-25 by Sharla |
| (Nov. 19, 1907 - Sep. 2, 2005) The Wickenburg Sun Wickenburg, AZ September 14, 2005 Vivian Boyer Funeral Mass will be celebrated for Vivian Boyer this Friday (Sept. 16) at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony's of Padua Catholic Church. Vivian passed away Friday, Sept. 2 at Banner Thunderbird Hospital in Glendale, Ariz. Vivian was born Nov. 19, 1907 in Rochester, N.Y., to Guiseppe and Tunocenza Arnao. She was raised in New York State and by her mid-teens had entered the entertainment field. Vivian married in 1922 and had one child Carl, who passed away at the age of 23 due to injuries sustained as a U.S. Navy gunner in World War II. Before Carl passed away, he persuaded his mother to become an airplane pilot and to see the world. This Vivian did, and in a big way. She eventually became the ambassador for the Women's International Association of Aeronautics, Inc. In this capacity, Vivian traveled world-wide with great enthusiasm and success. Vivian came to Wickenburg 12 years ago. She lived her remaining years here in a quiet and relaxed atmosphere. She is survived by grandsons Scott Boyer and Gary Boyer, both of North Carolina, and many grandchildren. An amazing attribute of Vivian's was that she had perfect hearing and eyesight, and was totally mentally coherent and sharp as a tack, just as quick and alert as people 90 years her junior. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Vivian to the Vivian Arnao Foundation c/o Arizona Community Foundation at 2201 E. Camelback Road, Suite 202, Phoenix, AZ 85016. Arrangements are under the direction of Frey-Wickenburg Funeral Home See Also: Find A Grave |
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