Vivian Mae Dinges passed August 16, 2023, at the age of 82 from complications of a stroke.  Vivian was born December 26, 1940, in Cairo, Ohio, where she lived with her parents, Lewis and Hazel Altstaetter.  She was one of ten brothers and sisters: Nona, Phyllis, Ronald, Martin, Joyce, Luemma, Leroy, Emerson, and Gordon.  She was predeceased in death by her husband, Noah J. Dinges, her parents, and siblings Nona Sybert (Bob), Martin Altstaetter, Luemma Peck, Emerson Altstaetter, sister-in-law Linda Altstaetter, and brother-in law Skip Edelson.

She is survived by her children Virginia Lee Foxwell Butler (Marc) and Susan Ann Foxwell Cannon (Steve), grandchild Joshua Cannon, and her sisters and brothers:  Phyllis Alt (Hurdy), Ronald Altstaetter, Joyce Edelson (Don Gantzer), Leroy Altstaetter (Alicia), Gordon Altstaetter (Vicki), sisters-in law Ruth Altstaetter, Alice Altstaetter, and many other extended family.

After graduating from Kalida High School and passing the Civil Service Exam, she packed her two suitcases and rode a bus from Ohio to Washington, DC, to begin her career.  She worked for the Deputy Commander Fleet Support and Supply Operations for the U.S. Navy as a stenographer for several years before transferring to the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture as a Foreign and Domestic Defense Activities Specialist.   She was very proud of the work she accomplished.

Vivian’s greatest pleasure was spending time with her children, family and friends: talking, telling tales, enjoying a glass of wine, and feeding everyone (she was lovingly known as a food-pusher).  After retiring, she and Noah moved to Ruther-Glen, Virginia, where they made many wonderful friends in their neighborhood, at the 50+ Club, and at church.

Memorial Services will be held at Rehoboth United Methodist Church, 18580 Partlow Road, Beaverdam, VA, 23015 on August 26 at 10:00.  An additional celebration of life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Rehoboth United Methodist Church.