John M Vivian

Dr. John (Jack) Vivian, 92, died of cancer at his home in East Mesa, AZ January 6, 2017. A native Phoenician, he was the fourth son of Dr. Charles and Kate Vivian. Jack graduated from North High School. He attended USC and the U of A. He graduated from Medical School at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. After additional training at the Cleveland Clinic and Denver General, he returned to Phoenix as a flight surgeon at Luke Field. Following his service obligation, he went into private practice in Phoenix, as a urological surgeon. He later completed another residency program in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and served for several years, as Director of the Spinal Cord Injury Unit at Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix. After retirement from Good Sam, he served as a consultant for the Department of Economic Security, analyzing social security disability claims. Jack was an avid golfer and a member of The Phoenix Country Club, from 1956 to his move to Mesa. He served on the Board of Directors and as President. He was also a Thunderbird, the volunteer group that sponsors the Phoenix Open Golf Tournament. Jack is predeceased by his parents and brothers, Dr. Charles W. Vivian, Lt. Col. James Vivian and Robert Vivian. His sister, Claudia Vivian Sumner survives as do several very special nieces and nephews. Jack is also survived by his wife of 45 years, Karen Quam Vivian and two children from a prior marriage, John and Jan. Per Jack’s wishes, no services are planned. His remains have been entrusted to the Neptune Society for cremation. Memorials preferred to the Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Street, Phoenix 85014.