Vivian Elaine Kalal of Hermiston passed away in Hermiston on Nov. 6, 2019 at the age of 92.
She was born on June 27, 1927 in American Falls, Idaho to Burch and Jennie Barnes Lobaugh.
Vivian grew up and attended school in Idaho and in California. She later moved to Hermiston, where she worked for Consolidated Freightways as a bookkeeper. While working for Consolidated, she met Raymond Kalal. The couple were united in marriage on Nov. 11, 1952 in Pasco, Wash. The couple started, owned and operated Kalal Construction in Hermiston for many years until retiring in 2011.
Vivian loved animals (especially her dogs) and camping in the mountains. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Hermiston for many years.
She is survived by her sister, Beverly (Don) Teeples; four adopted children, Dan (Debra) Kalal, Randy Kalal, Margie Kalal-Gunshows and Mary (John) Burnette; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond in 2005; her parents; and two brothers, Jack and Bob.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 850 S.W. 11th St., Hermiston.
Dedication of the grave will follow in the Hermiston Cemetery.
To leave an online condolence for the family, please go to burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of final arrangements.
