Kathleen 'Bears' Marie Vigil

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Kathleen ?Bears? Marie Vigil

January 11, 1953 ~ April 4, 2018

Kathleen “Bears” Marie Vigil, our family angel and mom’s best friend, had to say goodbye on April 4, 2018. Being the eldest of four children she was most certainly “The Boss.”  She was the goodness in our family and will be missed deeply.  

Bears was born in Salt Lake City on January 11, 1953 to Nick and Alouise Vigil. She loved people and had a smile that could light up any room and more significantly any heart.  She had the uncanny ability to recognize those whom she could trust and those who would be kind to her. She loved music, especially “The Lawrence Welk Show,” and always enjoyed getting balloons, regardless of the occasion. Bears enjoyed going for rides of any kind, any time, and any place.  She was always eager to show off her clothes, jewelry and shoes.  Mom dressed her beautifully each and every day. Her very special friends were Rob and Peggy’s dogs, Roxy and Spice. She indulged in Coca-Cola and most any soft drinks supposedly not so good for you. She had a special fondness in her heart for kids, especially babies. Our daughter, sister, sissy, Bearsiedotes, and best friend shall never leave our hearts.

Our family would especially like to thank the teachers and caretakers at her school, The Work Activity Center; her doctors and nurses, her aides and her bus drivers, who showed that helping and taking care of Bears was more than just a job. We can never adequately express our gratitude and appreciation.  Finally, and not to forget, we must thank those special family members and friends who were always so kind to her.  How lucky she was to have been surrounded by so many people who truly loved her.  

Bears is survived by her mom, Alouise Vigil; her brother Steve (Glenda) of Murray; Ralph (Becky) of Taylorsville; and Rob (Peggy) of West Jordan. She is also survived by many nephews and nieces and great-nephews and great-nieces.   

She was proceeded in death by her dad, Nick Vigil, and was the absolute light of his life.  

In lieu of flowers, the family humbly requests a donation to The Work Activity Center in Kathy’s name, www.workactivitycenter.org/donate.

A funeral Mass was celebrated April 12, 2018 at Saint Patrick Catholic Church. Committal followed at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements in care of Neil O’Donnell and Sons.