Vi was born in Shelton, WA, to Victor and Anna Johnson. She grew up there with her older brother and sister, Conrad and Ruth. She graduated a year early from high school. Upon attending Pacific Lutheran University, she met and on August 26, 1949, married Alfred Edwin Kluth in Shelton. They made their home in Bremerton, where they raised their three sons.
Vi and Al were married for 44 years until Al’s death on April 26, 1994. She was also preceded in death by her parents, brother, and sister. She is survived by her sons and their wives—Mark (Margie), Randy (Jean), and Jay (Debbie)--and her numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
All family, friends, and former co-workers of Vi are invited to celebrate her life of 91 years on Sunday, July 29, at 4:00 PM at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Bremerton. A reception will follow. Viewing will be held at Miller Woodlawn Funeral Home from 10:00-3:00 earlier that day.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made on Vi’s behalf to Alzheimer’s Association, American Cancer Society, or Emmanuel Lutheran Church.