Vivian Lorraine Mount, 84, passed away on Monday August 15, 2016 after a short illness. She died at Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge, Colorado with her family by her side.
Vivian was born in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan on May 4th, 1932, she was the only child of Warren Harry Gosney and Mary Jo Hannah (Cuthbert) Gosney. She spent her early years in Mt Pleasant, but following the untimely death of her father, they moved to Longview, TX to be close to relatives. She attended grade school and high school in Longview. After high school she attended Texas Women’s University in Denton, TX where she received a Bachelor of Science degree. She continued her education taking post graduate courses at Texas Women’s University in Denton, Temple University in Philadelphia, PA and Adelphi University in Garden City, NY. While employed as a recreational therapist at Pilgrim State Hospital in Brentwood, NY, she met James Mount who was working as a physical therapist. Vivian and Jim fell in love and were married in Longview, TX on January 12th, 1961. Following their wedding Jim and Vivian lived and worked in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Wyoming and Maryland. Finally, in 1969 they moved to Miles City and purchased a home and 30 acres on the Yellowstone River.
They spent the next 36 years together in Miles City living, working and raising their 5 children. During that time Vivian was active in the Signal Butte 4-H Club, St Gerard’s Circle, Sacred Heart Cursillos and Catechetic programs and numerous other activities supporting her family. Vivian worked as the Principal of Sacred Heart Elementary school and as a counselor at Pine Hills Correctional Facility until she retired in 1992. In 2006 she was preceded in death by her loving husband Jim. With the help of family and friends, she spent the next 10 years on the farm until she elected to move to an independent living community in Golden, CO.
She is survived by her daughters Michelle (John) Muggli Miles City, MT; Christine (Michael) Swenson Cortland, NY; Barbara (Bill) McYoung Kempner, TX; Linda (Ken) Leppell Great Falls, MT, her son Matthew (Liz) Mount Golden, CO and her grandchildren Thomas and Angela Muggli, Elizabeth (Swenson) Turner, Matthew, Timothy and Andrew Swenson, Rebecca and Michael McYoung.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday August 19, 2016
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Sreet
Miles City, MT
Vigil Service
6:00 p.m.
Friday August 19, 2016
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City , MT
Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 a.m.
Saturday August 20, 2016
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
120 N. Montana
Miles City, MT
Rite of Committal
Following Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday August 20, 2016
Eastern Montana Veterans Cemetery
Miles City, MT
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday August 19, 2016
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Sreet
Miles City, MT
Vigil Service
6:00 p.m.
Friday August 19, 2016
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City , MT
Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 a.m.
Saturday August 20, 2016
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
120 N. Montana
Miles City, MT
Rite of Committal
Following Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday August 20, 2016
Eastern Montana Veterans Cemetery
Miles City, MT
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Donna Orthman says
I am very saddened to learn of Vivians death. She was a good friend who I did not see often, but whenever I did it was like no time had passed and we were able to take up a conversation where we had left off last time. She always had a kind word for everyone, and was one of the nicest people I have ever met. This world was a better place with her in it and I know now she and Jim can be together. My prayers go to her family.
Mike & Judy Toennis Family says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your families. Vivian was a wonderful person!
Chris Choate Raible says
I’m so sorry to hear about your mom. She was a lovely lady. God bless you all.
Kim Stanton says
Dear Families, I’m so sorry to hear of your dear mom and grandma’s passing. She was such an inspirational lady to me, who really lived her faith each and every day. She will be missed by so many in Miles City and our Sacred Heart Parish family. May the Holy Spirit, the Divine Comforter, bring you all peace, healing, and consolation during this time of grieving.
With loving prayers of condolence,
Kim Stanton
Shirley Rolf says
Michelle and family, sorry for your loss.
Shannon Holmen says
MICHELL, SO sorry to hear of your mom. I always enjoyed visiting with this interesting woman. my prayers
Jack and Clare says
We were so sorry to hear of Vivian’s passing. She was such a dear friend to our folks and to us. She was a special friend to My Mother. Our prayers are with you.
Love Jack and Clare
Treba Bowar Hollowell says
Dear Mount Family, I am so sorry to hear your lovely mother passed away. She was always so kind and interesting. I remember when we were younger I always thought she knew how to do anything and everything! I also knew she was extremely proud of all you kids. What a great woman.
Shumon Pius says
To Vivian’s children: I am sorry for your loss. I do have memories of your parents and their involvement at Sacred Heart when I was a student there. I was also lucky to be vacationing in Miles City when her funeral took place just yesterday. Even though it was brief, I was glad to have just a moment with most of you to give a hug and offer condolences. It was the first time I had seen any of you in decades…maybe since we were students together at Sacred Heart? I am sorry it wasn’t a happy occasion, but I was glad to see you for just a moment. I pray for your comfort and offer my sincere condolences at this difficult time. I wish you all the best. God bless!
Verlin and Bernadette Miller says
I always enjoyed visiting with Vivian when our paths crossed at church or at the store – I always asked how she was and her response was always “I’m vertical!” Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gail Krezelak says
I really enjoyed the many stories that Vivian shared with us at prayer group many years ago…She was such a fun loving lady, I am blessed to have known her!
Joe and Cathi Peila says
Mount Family: Such good memories of your family and so many good times with your mom in 4-H, bible studies, luncheons and school activities. Vivian was kind, funny, smart and so talented. I am sure she has assumed such a position to use her many talents in heaven. Would have liked to be there for her services but please know we have been thinking of you all.
Joan Bartkowski says
My condolences to your family. I remember you mom when she taught catechism I think when I was in junior and was a friend of my mother and they were in the same circle together. She was a gentle and kind person who I will always remember with fondness. I haven’t seen your mom since my mom’s funeral and she made sure to say hello. I know she will be dearly missed.
Robert R Bruce says
I am fairly certain that she is a cousin of mine; I send my condolences to her loved ones regardless.
My grandfather was Wilbur “Webb” Gosney of Mt Pleasant, Mi; he was the son of Zane Gosney who I believe was Warren Gosney’s brother.