Vivian Janet Pletz
May 26th, 2021
Vivian Janet Pletz (nee Oshanek), late of Sandy Beach, Katepwa Lake, Saskatchewan, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at the age of 85. She will be missed by her loving husband Elmer of 61 years; children Donna (Greg), David (Jamie), Robert (Catherine) and Warren (Wendy); grandchildren Morgan, Graeme, Emily, Ben, Logan and Jenny; her sister Irene (Delmer); and her brother Leonard (Francis).
A passionate teacher, Vivian began her career at a one-room school named Heavyland School located near the farm of her future husband Elmer. Over the course of her career, she taught many subjects to many grades and had a special gift of teaching music. Vivian was an active member of the Sacred Heart Parish in Lebret, SK and Our Lady of Sorrows Roman Catholic Church in Fort Qu’Appelle, SK. All of her life, she contributed countless hours to her community by supporting many organizations and leading initiatives that continue to be enjoyed by people today.
Vivian loved her family above all and she had many passions as well. Golfing, gardening, fishing, visiting and entertaining friends were just a few of her loves. She shared her talents and gifts generously with many and will be dearly missed.
In spite of challenging health conditions for several years, Vivian always managed to defy the odds and keep her positive outlook going. She lived her life to the fullest. The family extends a special thank you to the amazing home care and palliative care staff who helped with her care over these last number of years.
Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. in Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Lebret, SK (We respectfully ask you wear a mask inside the church). In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the Red Cross Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal.
Messages:
Condolences for the Loss of Vivian Pletz.Dear Elmer, Donna, David ,Robbert and Warren. I am sorry for not getting to you sooner. Although I am visually impaired, please know that I hold you all most deaRLY IN THE LOVING EMBRACE OF OUR MERCUFULand loving God.I have such deep respect and Gratitude to God for the life of Vivian and her response to the gift of Life and service for all the people she encountered. May God's peace comfort you always.Lovingly,Sister Hilda Lang rndm
Donna, Elmer, Rob, Dave, Warren and your families, Wanted to let you all know that Mom (Katherine Sloan), Murray (Myra, Logan, Tyler) and I (Logan) are thinking of all of you and remembering all the good times we had with your family over the years. From Mom and Vivian teaching together, Murray spending time with Dave, Warren and Rob and learning about farming from Elmer and having Donna as a close friend throughout most of my life. I remember having many sleepovers and great times at the farm with the Pletz family. Hugs from the Sloans.
My condolences to you & your family on the loss of your beloved wife.
Dear Elmer and all you family, Although I was with Viv not long before she died, I so much wanted to see her one more time. As I told her, for my benefit. During many years - about 25 - I received so much from her and your spirit - and perhaps never more so than during the past several years of declining health. May God's peace and the care of so very many surround you these difficult days of parting. Father Glenn, OMI Qu'Appelle House of Prayer
Sister Germaine and I want to send our sympathy and prayer to you at this time of your loss of dear Vivian. May she Rejoice forever with God and pray for the rest of us! Much love to you, Elmer and to all your family . We promise to keep you all in our prayer. From Sisters Zentner and Beth Moriarty <bethrndm@gmail.com>
My condolences to you Elmer and your family on the loss of such a wonderful wife, mother and lady. Vivian was my grade one teacher at Heavyland school. There were only two grade ones that year, Roy Malazgar and myself Maxine Gudereit. She was a very wonderful and organized teacher. Teaching so many grades must have been daunting. I have always looked up to her as a role model. She will be greatly missed.
Our deepest sympathy Elmer to you and your family. Will miss our visits.
Note from Lee: I spent many hours with your family and was so blessed to have your Mom and as part of my life. I have so many memories of being on the farm and Viv teaching this city girl how to work in the garden and sadly having to show me what a potato plant looked like! Loved that Viv was so passionate about volunteering and giving back and I continue to follow her belief in this. Thank you Viv for for all that you taught me! The Millar family is sending all of you huge hugs, prayers and love! Take care of one another.
Thinking of you Donna, your dad and your siblings.