Vivian Marie Foley

Vivian was born on June 14, 1928 to parents Charlotte and Lester Senechalle. Vivian was raised in Chicago, Illinois with her siblings. She was always a bright student and excelled in school. She graduated from Morgan Park High School and went on to get her Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Latin from the University of Indiana.

As an adult Vivian moved to the Pacific Northwest. During a vacation trip to Long Beach, Washington she met the love of her life, David Foley. They were married on December 11, 1966.

Vivian was a hard worker and a gifted Cyto Technologist. She worked primarily for St. Johns Hospital in Longview, Washington and for Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon. Even though she was retired from her life’s work she always maintained a full and active schedule. She was an individual who was a go getter and was always committed to bettering herself and her family. She enjoyed her hobbies of knitting and quilting; her expert seamstress skills were legendary. She often made special treats for her children and grandchildren. She loved to exercise and running was a true passion.

Vivian excelled at being a wife, mother and grandmother. She was the foundation and core to her family. She was strong willed and determined, but Vivian was very well spoken and always carefully chose her words. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was always quick to laugh. She was a role model to her grandchildren and a source of strength to all who knew her. She will always be remembered for her tenacity and her tender and kind heart. Vivian chose to live her life in a positive and uplifting way. She was an advocate for living each day to the fullest and loving one another.

She leaves to cherish her memory her beloved husband, David Foley of Goldendale, Washington; children Mark Greenleaf of Goldendale, Washington, and Lynn Greenleaf and fiancé Michael Danko of Portland, Oregon; grandchildren Sara Janus and husband Aaron Janus of Seattle, Washington, Isabel Grummel and partner Lee Averwater of Portland, Oregon and Garrison Grummel of Portland, Oregon; Great Grandchildren Ari and Jacob Janus of Seattle, Washington; Siblings Charlotte Wolfe, Lester Senechalle and David Senechalle and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. Vivian will also be missed by her beloved golden retrievers Molly and Morgan.

A celebration of life is planned for June 15th at 1pm at McMenamins Edgefield in the Ballroom, 2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale, OR 97060. For anyone interested in staying at the hotel, please call 800-669-8610 for reservations.

All family and friends are welcome to attend the life celebration.