Obituary of Vivian Fern Henderson

Vivian Fern Henderson, age 87, of Whitewater, WI, passed away on Wednesday February 10, 2016 at Alden Estates of Jefferson, Jefferson, Wisconsin. Vivian was born in Cudahy, WI on April 27, 1928, the daughter of Clifton and Rose Henderson. Vivian was a lifelong resident of Whitewater, graduating from Whitewater High School and living in the family home all of her lifetime. Vivian�s family roots trace back through the Henderson family as early settlers in Cold Spring Township. Over the years Vivian worked at the raincoat factory in Whitewater followed by a stint at a shoe Factory in Edgerton, WI, moving onto housekeeping at Fairhaven and later the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where she retired.� She enjoyed reading, flea markets, taming of wild birds and squirrels that frequented their home and the companionship of either a cat or dog. She is survived by her sister Joan E Henderson Kraege, Whitewater, WI and cousins David Williams, Whitewater, WI, Amy Williams Kaul, McFarland, WI, Chuck Williams, Poway, CA, Diana Williams Schroedl, Whitewater, WI, Judy Jensen, Bailey, CO, Suzie Feldner, Waukesha, WI, , Fred Jordan, Fort Atkinson, WI, and Betty and Carl Hudson, Lancaster, WI. Vivian was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Allen Henderson, brother-in-law Fred Kraege and cousins Roger Williams, Gail Henderson and Marion Blunt. Graveside services will be held in the spring, on Saturday April 16, 2016, at 11:00 AM at Hillside Cemetery. Luncheon to follow. The Nitardy Funeral Home, Whitewater, WI is assisting the family.