Sister Vivian Gorman, O.P. (1924-2022)

GORMAN, MCNAMARA, BECKER

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 8/18/2022 at 19:16:31

Hazel Green, Wisconsin

Sister Vivian Gorman, O.P., died August 15, 2022, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, Wisconsin. She was born to Ernest and Mary (McNamara) Gorman on April 23, 1924, in Red Wing, Minnesota. There were five children. She is survived by her sister, Cecelia Becker, of Red Wing, Minnesota; nieces; nephews; and her Dominican family. Her funeral will be August 21 and 22, 2022, at Sinsinawa.

Vivian taught for a couple of years in a one-room school in rural Minnesota, then came to Sinsinawa for two years of sister formation. Sister Vivian brought a steady presence to teaching and administration in elementary schools for the next 40 years. She was welcomed to parishes in Wyoming, Illinois, Wisconsin, the District of Columbia, Alabama and California. Sister Vivian returned to Washington, D.C., and directed Sacred Heart Adult Education Center for six years. From 1993 to 2001 she went across the country to California where she worked in development for Friends of Sinsinawa and then as a teacher aide in Long Beach. Sister Vivian returned to Sinsinawa and worked on the pastoral staff for three years. This woman was happy, a person who loved history, an individual who shared many talents and gifts, a Sister who brought good news to others for a long lifetime.

Vivian, go now in peace. Well done.

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