She was born to the late Robert Beierbach and Lantena Elhard on March 1, 1928 and raised on the family homestead near Hilda, Alberta. The family moved to Vancouver when Vi was a teenager where she started her career in retail. She met and married her love, Peter, and while on their honeymoon they decided to reside in Calgary and raise a family. She worked at The Bay downtown until retirement.
Vi is lovingly remembered by her children Darlene (Harvey), Bob (Carole Ann) and Lenora (Ric), Grandchildren Nicole (Matt), Lisa, Emma, Kayla and Alexander, Great-Grandchildren Katelyn, Elayna and Everley. Vi is survived by her sisters Laura and Gladys. She was predeceased by her husband Peter Zaiachkowski.
In in lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to the Alzheimer Society of Calgary.
A Funeral Service will be held at Foster’s Garden Chapel, 3220 – 4 Street N.W., Calgary, Alberta (across from Queen’s Park Cemetery), on Monday. November 25, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.