Born May 23, 1917 in Sioux City, Iowa. Passed away January 18, 2012, in Lancaster,California. She grew up and attended school in Iowa. Vivian has lived in the Antelope Valley for 54 years, where she was the co-owner of Leonard's Jewelry Store. She enjoyed sewing and church activities. Survived by her son Jim Stitt (Pamela) of Port Costa, Calif, former daughter-in- laws Patty Horsley and Laurie Pastega, grandchildren Angela Stitt Guzzetta of Temecula, Calif, Aaron Stitt of Vista, Calif, Sean Stitt of Lodi , Calif, Andrew Stitt of Quantico, VA, great-grandchildren Brennan James Bose and Bria Noelle Bose both of Temecula Calif. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday January 28, 2012 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 1821 W. Lancaster Blvd, Lancaster, Calif. In lieu of flowers donaitons can be made to : Our Saviors Lutheran Church 1821 West Lancster Blvd. Arrangements entrusted to Joshua Memorial Park and Mortuary, Lancaster.