Vivian L. Austin, 83, of Kansas City, MO, passed away July 1, 2014. Funeral service will be 1pm, Monday, July 7, 2014, at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, 1600 N. 291 Hwy., Liberty, MO 64068, with visitation one hour prior to service. Vivian was preceded in death by her father, Alvin Ekengren and her mother, Laverne (Wood) Rynard. Vivian was a loving wife and mother. She leaves her husband, William (Bill) Austin? of the home?; daughter, Geneva Elaine Parman (husband, Michael ); son, William Michael Austin (wife, Brigitte); step-daughter, Cynthia Sue Hawkins (husband, Mark); grandson, Jonathan Parman; granddaughter, Natalie Austin; grandson, Alex Austin; brother, Alvin Ekengren, Jr.?; several nephews? and many?, many? loving friends. Vivian was ?very ?active in Sunday School and Church at Pleasant Valley Baptist, Liberty, MO. She will be sorely missed by her family and her many friends.? In lieu of flowers, family suggest donations to NorthCare Hospice, 2800 Clay Edwards Dr., North Kansas City, MO 64116 and American Cancer Society, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave., Kansas City, MO 64105?.
