Vivian Dormaier

Vivian Marie Dormaier went home to be with the Lord on June 26, 2024. She knew where she was going and died peacefully and confidently at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on April 6, 1927, in Ainsworth, Nebraska, to Joseph and Leona Blankenship, and was the second youngest of eleven children. She was the surviving member of her family, predeceased by her parents, sisters, brothers and a granddaughter. The family moved to Yakima, Washington, after one of her brothers had visited in 1937 and declared it as “God’s Country.” It was there that Vivian met the love of her life, Leo Dormaier. They were married in February 1944 and this year celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary. She is survived by her husband, Leo, daughter Linda Steinloski, granddaughters Kimberly Skaggs (deceased) and Keri Pellicer, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Viv, lived a full and wonderful life. She and Leo traveled all over the country on their motorcycle. She never met a stranger! They especially enjoyed their stays at Thousand Trails parks across the country. She loved God, her family and friends with all her heart and was a loving, generous grandmother. She loved to spend summers camping and boating with her extended family at Rimrock Lake. She always was a fashion icon and an amazing seamstress. A dedicated walker always accompanied by her dog. A selfless, loving, compassionate caregiver to several of her siblings. She and Leo were members of Grace of Christ Presbyterian Church in Yakima, where she joyfully served, helping with baby dedications, cookie hour after church and various other events. She was loved by many and will be dearly missed. A Memorial Service for Vivian will be July 19, 2024, 11:00 a.m., at Grace of Christ Presbyterian Church, 9 South 8 th Avenue, Yakima, Washington, with a luncheon to follow. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Vivian Dormaier, please visit our flower store.