Vivian Louise Bockus

Vivian Louise Bockus, age 92, formerly of North Platte, received her heavenly promotion Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the Plattsmouth Care and Rehabilitation Center.

Vivian was born September 18, 1925 to Harry and Martha Stackhouse in Brady, NE. She grew up in the Maxwell area and attended Bignell School from 3rd-10th grade, graduating from Maxwell High School in 1942.

At the age of 12, she accepted the Lord as her Savior at Maranatha Bible Camp. Vivian had a strong faith in the Lord. After high school she attend Midwest Bible and Missionary Institute in Salina, KS, graduating in 1945.

On October 17, 1945, Vivian was united in marriage to Chester Orvill Bockus at the Maxwell Baptist Church. They lived in North Platte and Lexington and then worked as missionaries in Panama from 1951-1960. Afterward, they returned to Nebraska, living in Cozad and Lexington. Vivian worked in the cafeteria at Morton Elementary School in Lexington for 13 years before retiring and returning to North Platte in 1994. Vivian was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and taught Sunday School and Awana Children's Club for many years.

She is survived by her sons, Larry (Valerie) Bockus of Lincoln and Darrell Bockus, of Kensington, MN; sister, Maxine Christensen Tilton of North Platte; brother, Dale (Cynthia) Stackhouse of North Platte; six grandchildren, Heidi (Corey) Simmons, Ruben (Maria) Bockus, Lydia Bockus, Sarah (Tom) Oja, Rachel Bockus, and Elizabeth (Warren) Johnson; 9 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Vivian is preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Martha Stackhouse; sister-in-law, Phyllis Stackhouse; and brothers-in-law, Don Christensen and Clem Tilton.

A graveside funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 12, 2018, at Plainview Cemetery, south of Maxwell. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Memorials are suggested to KJLT Radio, Maranatha Bible Camp, or Back to the Bible. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.