PIEPER, Violet Helen

The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Tuesday, October 26, 2010 Violet Helen Pieper, 75, died Oct. 24, 2010, in Prescott, Ariz. She was born March 8, 1935, in Chicago, Ill., one of nine children, to William and Mary Szczesny. Violet had many jobs over the years as she worked hard to raise her three daughters as a single parent. She enjoyed reading a good book, keeping up with and discussing current events, and helping her children however she could. Violet loved listening to classical music, particularly the Three Tenors. She was a devoted flower gardener, both at her home and as a volunteer for Sacred Heart Church. Violet left a rich legacy of Christian faith for her family that will carry down through the generations. Violet is survived by her three daughters, Melanie (Rick) Giardini, Melissa Monahan-Joyce and Monica (Brad) Kaplan, all of Prescott, Ariz.; brother, Dan Szczesny; and many nieces and nephews. Survivors also include her beloved grandchildren, Merideth, Daniel, Tara, Ryan, Rachel, Lexie and Trevor; and two great-grandchildren, Miles and Adyline. She also leaves behind her best friend, Mona Ziem. A Memorial Mass celebrating Violet's life will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 29, 2010, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 150 Fleury, Prescott, Ariz. The family would like to especially thank the staff of Las Fuentes Care Center for their Loving and Attentive care over the past year. Please log onto www.ruffnerwakelin.com to sign Violet's online guest book. Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Information provided by survivors.