Vivian K. Pollock

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Ankeny United Church of Christ 602 SE Delaware Ave., with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be held at Iowa River Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Marshalltown.

Vivian Katherine Youker was born August 30, 1929 in Marshalltown, Iowa to Elroy and Ruby (Rank) Youker. She grew up and received her education in Marshalltown graduating with the class of 1947. Following graduation, Vivian met Norman Pollock when he visited from Iowa State with her brother. Vivian accepted a date offer from Norman and they have been together ever since.

On June 25, 1949, Vivian was united in marriage to Norman D. Pollock. The couple made a home in both Waterloo and Ankeny while being blessed with three children, Marcia, Mark and Matt. Vivian became a homemaker and raised her children with Norm, taking many summer vacations and always making her family a priority.

Vivian was an avid Bridge player and also became an instructor. She was an accomplished painter and enjoyed crossword puzzles, traveling, and was also known to rearrange furniture in her home daily always searching for the perfect arrangement. Vivian loved telling and listening to good stories and made her home filled with people, laughter, and pets. Most of all, Vivian treasured spending time with Norm, her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren who all held a special place in her heart.

Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Norman of Ankeny; children, Marcia (Stephen) Baker of Crystal Lake, IL, Mark (Diane) Pollock of Avon, OH, and Matt (Vicki) Pollock of Casper, WY; grandchildren, Heather Bechtel, Allison Baker, Julie Baker, Christopher (Beth) Pollock, Seth (Jamie Lynn) Pollock, and Sierra (Joshua) Swanson; 11 great-grandchildren, and one brother, David Youker of Dixon, IL. She is preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Dale Youker, Robert Youker, and Joyce Doty.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Alzheimer’s Association.