Vivienne Julia (Baldridge) Depee

Hamilton  -  Vivienne Julia Baldridge Depee, is now in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus, and reunited with beloved husband Smokey, daughter Bunny, her parents Archie and Erie, brother Jimmy, grandson Stephen, and so many, many friends. Oh, what a sweet reunion they are sharing.

Vivienne was born to Erie and Archie on November 15, 1933 in the little town of Potlatch, Idaho. From a young age, she was an avid reader and lover of music. She told us many stories of the fun she had during her youth with her brother Gary and sister Janice. She learned to play piano as a little girl and was often “voluntold” to play and sing with her siblings at church. Vivienne also had many wonderful adventures with lifelong school mate and dear friend, Beverly. She always looked forward to weekly cards and letters they shared throughout her life.

She was married to the love of her life and our father, “Smokey” Depee on May 10, 1952. They had much excitement as a young couple moving here and there, making friends and merriment wherever they roamed until his passing. Vivienne didn’t remarry, rather, she cherished her memories of the life they built.

Vivienne is the matriarch of our large family. She was the mother of five daughters and two sons. Her greatest joy was her family, and what a large family that is. Her home was a haven of warmth and joy, a gathering place for holidays, barbecues, and special occasions. The air was always filled with the comforting aroma of freshly baked bread and buns. She was grandmother to 21 wonderful grandchildren and 33 great grandkids and 4 great great grandkids. Her fridge and mirrors were always full of their pictures and newspaper clippings as she adored and prayed for each of them daily.

Vivienne loved her church family. She was an active member of Jesus Community church. The highlight of her week was Wednesday morning, as she hosted bible study in her home for “her ladies” for over 20 years. Vivienne is survived by her daughter Julie Ransier (Greg), Debbie Ransier (Allen), son in law Johnny Miller, son Mike Depee (Leslee), Patty Billing (Ken), Jim Depee (Rita), Teresa Stricklin (Mark), and many grandsons, granddaughters and great and great great grandkids. Memorials can be made to your local Food Bank.

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