Vivian was born to Gordon and Lillian (Waterman) Welch on August 9, 1940, in New Castle, Pennsylvania. Her family later moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, where Vivian spent her childhood. She married David Smith, and was later remarried to Luther Martinez. They later divorced. She was a devoted mother to four children, and enjoyed reading, crocheting, and crafts.
Vivian is survived by her son, Wayne Welch, of Seattle, Washington; daughters, Cathy (Tim) Dorland and Carolyn Cliffton, of Grand Junction, and June (Eric) Dietz, of Castle Rock; eight grandchildren, Aaron and Ethan Dorland, William Cliffton, Christina Jerome, Chelsea and Dylan Martin, and Morgan and Danny Dietz; and nine great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her parents, and her brother, Douglas Welch.
Private family services will be held.
