Vivian Louise Hoskins, age 85 of Lowell, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on Saturday, January 21, 2017. Vivian was preceded in death by her husband Russell and daughter Christine Willard. She is survived by her beloved family; daughter Diane (Pretzel) and her husband Denny; granddaughter Heather (Earls) and her husband Kyle; grandson Michael and his wife Madison; and her great-grandchildren Kaylie, Brayden and newborn baby grandson expected the week of January 24th. Vivian is also survived by her son Gary and his wife Ann; her grandson Christopher and his wife Brittany; granddaughter Alison (Paulson) and her husband Jordan; grandson Jacob and granddaughter Lauren. Vivian retired from Root Lowell Manufacturing Corp. after 26 years of service. She was a member of Alton Bible Church. Vivian was a long time (50 plus year) survivor of multiple bouts with cancer. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Visitation will be held Monday, January 23, from 5-8 PM at Roth-Gerst Chapel, 305 N. Hudson, Lowell. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 24, at 11 AM, Roth-Gerst Chapel. Rev. Ken Ford officiating. Memorial contributions may be directed to Spectrum Health Hospice and Palliative Care, Spectrum Health Foundation, 100 Michigan St. NE, MC004, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
