BORN

1911

DIED

2012

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Goetz Funeral Home

713 North Austin Street

Seguin, Texas

Vivian Bergstrom Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 19, 2012.

Vivian Bergstrom, 100, passed away peacefully Friday morning. A Seguin resident for the past twenty-one years, Vivian is survived by her daughter Alfreida Leiter of Seguin, her granddaughters Stephanie Martin and husband Conan of Boerne and Pamela Bounds and husband Jason of Odessa; five great grandchildren Kathryn, Jared and Chelsea Melton, Ryan and Bryce Press and one great great granddaughter, Makayla. Vivian was preceded in death by her parents, Nora and Clarence Collins, her husband Alfred and her son-in-law Bernard Leiter.
Vivian was born December 13, 1911 in Bellefontaine, Ohio but spent the majority of her life in Texas, first in San Antonio and later in Fort Worth. In 1932 she married Alfred Bergstrom of Norse, Texas and they resided in Fort Worth until his death in 1980. Vivian then moved to Seguin to be near her daughter and her family. A lifelong Lutheran, Vivian was a member of Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church.
Her funeral is scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at Faith Lutheran Church with Pastor Tim Bauerkemper presiding. Interment following on Wednesday, May 23rd in Arlington, Texas. The family would like to thank Remarkable Healthcare and Odessy Hospice for their care. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a memorial contribution to the Christan Cupboard or to the charity of your choice.

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May 23, 2012

George Moore

The Lord has recalled a wonderful lady to her just rewards. I thought the world of her and her fantastic strawberry cakes. My love and condolences go out to Alfrieda and family for your loss.

May 23, 2012

Elaine Warren Hewett

Alfrieda, I was so sorry learn about your mother's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

May 21, 2012

Marilyn Sager

Alfrieda, I was so sorry to read of your mother's death. My love and sympathy to you, Stephanie, Pam, and your family.

May 21, 2012

Marie Paiz

Alfreida, my deepest sympathy on the passing of your Mother I remember helping your Mother at Beall's on her shopping trips and how gracious she always was.

May 19, 2012

Judy Saunders

Vivian was kind-spirited. The kind of Christian you could point out as a role model. She was a true Lutheran. You never saw her without a smile on her face. She made the world a better place

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