Vivian Clarice Young, age 95, entered into Heaven on Tuesday, August 27, 2013, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Vivian was born on a farm near Kaw City, Oklahoma on March 31, 1918 to Otis and Flora Brewer. She had two older brothers, Leonard and Edgerly. Vivian spent the majority of her childhood on a farm near Udall, Kansas where she also attended high school.

Vivian was married to Raymond Young on August 23, 1935 and they began life together on a farm south of Douglass, Kansas. Later, they moved to a farm east of Douglass. In 1944, they purchased a farm north of Winfield, where they ran a dairy farm. In 1962, they sold the farm and moved to the current home in Winfield. Subsequently, they opened Young's Café and ran that business for 10 years.

Vivian was a long time member of the Grandview United Methodist Church, where she participated in many activities. She was an active parent in her children's Floral 4-H activities. During those same years, Vivian and Raymond enjoyed square dancing. Vivian also enjoyed bowling and did so into her mid-eighties. Vivian was a current member of the Winfield Kiwanis Club.

Vivian's central focus was God and her family. She was a solid source of support and strength while working side by side with her husband. Vivian was the loving and guiding hand for her children and entire family.

Vivian is survived by her son Raymond, husband of Pamela, Lancaster, PA, and daughters Lorraine Butler, wife of James Butler, Arkansas City, daughter Marcia Agler, wife of Bob Agler, Emporia and Beverly Barney, wife of Samuel Barney, Manteca, CA. She is also survived by her brother Edgerly Brewer who celebrated his 98th birthday on August 21, 2013. In addition, she is survived by her 72 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Vivian was predeceased by her husband Raymond, who died in 1985, by her brother Leonard Brewer, who died in 1959, her great-granddaughter Elisa Boman, who died in 1988, her granddaughter Diana McKnight and great-granddaughter Lindsey Baxendale both of whom died in 1993.

Funeral services will be held at Miles Funeral Service on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at 2:00 PM. Visitation will be on Friday from 4 to 8 P.M. Family will receive guests from 6 to 8 P.M.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to either Grandview United Methodist Church, Harden Hospice of Kansas or to Gideon International. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.