Vivian Poolheco
Vivian (Lomadofkie) Poolheco passed away on March 3, 2022, surrounded by her family. Vivian was born to Thelma and Jacob Lomadofkie on the Hopi reservation, in the village of Shungopavi, on Feb. 1, 1935.
Please join the family in celebration of Vivian’s home going. The viewing will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 11, at Greer’s Mortuary, located at 316 W. Second St., with graveside services at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 12, at Desert View Cemetery. There will be a potluck following these services at the Immanuel Bible Chapel, located at 1223 W. 3rd St., in Winslow.
After attending Winslow public schools, in her late teenage years, Vivian worked at the Grand Canyon. She met and married Edward Lansa; however, after only three years of marriage he succumbed to an early death. Afterwards she married Irving Poolheco. Together she and Irving served the Lord in various ministries.
In 2015, Vivian was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. She was courageous, pulling her strength from the Holy Spirit, she “fought the good fight” to the end.
Vivian is survived by her husband of 57 years, Irving. Her brothers, Clayburne Lomadofkie (Beverly) and Adrian Lomadofkie (Victoria). Her children Jon Lansa (Tawana), Adeline Liska (Randall), Pamela Davis (Jerry), Irving “Doah” Poolheco (Dee), and stepdaughter Jeanette Poolheco. She was blessed with 19 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.
She has been reunited in Paradise with her parents, Thelma and Jacob; sisters, Freida Roberts and Florabelle Lomadofkie; and sons, Edward Lansa and Dennis Poolheco.
Greer’s Mortuary handled the arrangements.
