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- Vivian Dalpiaz, 94, of Ridgecrest, CA went to be with the Lord on 4 Jun 2013 after massive stroke while in the Ridgecrest Health Center.
Vivian was born in Purdin, MO to Francis Marion Tattersall and Nellie Cassity on 5 Sep 1918. She was mostly known in Ridgecrest as the wife of Fred Dalpiaz, Jr. who retired from the Navy and the both them managed the China Lake Bowl from 1964 to 1968. In 1968, Vivian, along with her husband, were involved in the building of what is now called Hall Memorial Lanes at China Lake.
Vivian was an avid bowler for many years, bowling in many State and National women's tournaments. with her many lady friends through the years. In 1970, Vivian and Fred ventured off the base to the Ridgecrest Bowl, which they operated until 1975 when Fred became ill. Vivian and Fred enjoyed square dancing, traveling, mix league bowling and above all her children and grandchildren.
Their travel often took them to where they grew up in Canon City and Florence, CO. Vivian lost her mother at the age of here and her family moved to Colorado from Missouri. She had many great memories of growing up with her 2 sisters, Claire and Nellie, along with brother Orien, and 3 half brothers, Floyd, Veri and Shorty.
Vivian had a great life with family and friends. She also had a great friend for many years, Brandy, her miniature poodle. She picked up on Colby Bruant some years back and became an avid Lakers' fan.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred, who died in 1978.
She leaves behind her daughters Sheron Anderson and her husband Robert of Ridgecrest, Patty Brown and her husband Larry of Nevada and her son Ken Dalpiaz and his wife Juanita of Ridgecrest. She had 6 grandchildren, Trisha Bertholf of Washington, Debbie Enriquez of Ridgecrest, Danny Ray of Santa Margarita, Shane Dapiaz of Ridgecrest, Chris and Jeff Brown of Nevada. She also had 9 great grandchildren who she loved very much.
The family would like to thank the Ridgecrest Health Center for taking care of Vivian and at the same time being her friend. She loved everyone who helped her these past 8 months and appreciate your compassion all of you have for your patients.
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1918 - 2013 (94 years)
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