Vivian M. Wright, 96, went to be with her Lord and other family and friends on September 3, 2016. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 6, at McLaren’s Chapel in West Des Moines with burial at Resthaven Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Vivian was born September 11, 1919 to Allie and Vern Moorman in Clive, IA. She worked as a floral arranger for many years and enjoyed gardening, painting and sewing.
Vivian is survived by her two children, Richard (Carolee) and Karen Whiteley; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; two sisters; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clyde; and four siblings.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Botanical Center in Des Moines.
