Vivian Ileath Arnsman, 95, of Hopkins, died Friday, July 5.
She was always a loving caretaker for many people and willing to help someone in need. Vivian was raised in Burnips and after completing eighth grade, she helped to raise her younger siblings and, even though she was unable to attend high school, became a self-taught bookkeeper for the family business, Arnsman Excavating and Heavy Equipment.
Vivian always had cookies in the jar for everyone who popped in, especially grandchildren.
She is survived by her children and grandchildren, Joy (Tom) Richmond (Gerah/Jeremy Dutkiewicz and Hillary/Chris Vadnal), Vickie (Mike) Adamczyk (Rachael and Chad Adamczyk), Gerald (Jack) Arnsman (Sarah Schulz, Stephanie/Ben Hunderman and Jason/Heather Arnsman) and Kim (Carl) Alderton (Mitchel/Emma Alderton, Jordan Alderton and Riley Alderton.Vivian is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Her sister, Barb Crisher, and many nieces and nephews also survive.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Arnsman; daughter-in-law, Susan Arnsman; son-in-law, Ben Schulz; and her siblings, Duane Scheib, Geraldine Postma, Donna Rairigh, Edna Johnson, Elnora Wright and Erwin Scheib.
As per her wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family graveside service will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel Hospice, 401 Hall Street SW, Suite 263, Grand Rapids, MI.
