Vivian Symonds

Vivian E. Symonds age 84 of Nashua, IA died Saturday, April 20, 2013, at her home. A memorial celebration will be held in Vivian’s honor at a later date. Vivian Ethel Symonds was born December 25, 1928, in Mason City, IA, the daughter of William and Ethel (Lester) Cory. She attended school in Mason City. The family moved to Nashua in 1946. After moving to Nashua, Vivian met Gilbert Graeser. The couple was united in marriage in 1946. To this union five children were born. Gilbert passed away in 1963. Vivian was later introduced to Ralph Symonds and they were married in 1966. Vivian retired from the Floyd County Memorial Hospital after 22 years working as a Pharmacy Technician. Vivian passed away at home following a brief battle with cancer. Vivian is survived by her husband, Ralph; two sons, Les (Bianka) Graeser of Nashua, IA, Cory (Partner Doug Perry) Graeser of Minneapolis, MN; three daughters, Sheryl Smith of Bennett, CO, Gloria Cerwinske of De Soto, WI, Teresa Fisher of Nashua, IA; thirteen grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Gilbert (1963), five brothers, Orie Cory, Charles Cory, James Cory, Glen Cory, and Harold Cory. Donations may be made in Vivian’s honor to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital