Vivian Nadine Radtke

Vivian Pender Radtke May 4, 1921 ~ April 15, 2017 Mom was born on May 4, 1921 in Bedford, Indiana to Otis and Blanche Clendenin. She passed away on April 15, 2017 at Brookdale Senior Living facility at the age of 95. Mom married Merrill Pender on January 18, 1940. Together they had five children: David Pender, Lana Woodruff, Peggy Spaulding, Mary Blevins and Kathy Reed. Mom & Dad worked side by side owning and operating several restaurants before moving to California. Mom met Thomas Radtke (Pop) on New Year's Eve (1971) and for 40 years, never left each others side until his death in 2010. The family grew by three more children: Betty Onstad, Tom Radtke, Jr., and Richard Radtke. Mom enjoyed a very simple life; loved being at home, creating beautiful embroidery pieces and watching her birds! Her time spent with children, grandchildren and great grandchildren was very precious to her. Every Thanksgiving at Mom & Pops was a well-known tradition. She was a good and loving Mom, Grandma and Ma. We love you and will miss you very much. A very special thank you to all the staff at Brookdale for loving and taking such good care of Mom in her final days. Services will be Monday, April 24th at 11AM at Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers. Graveside service follows at St. Mary Cemetery and reception at Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers following the graveside service.