Vivian Carole Krcek (née Burgy), age 78, of Lakewood, Ohio passed away on March 5, 2025.

A native of Lakewood, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Margaret Holder and Robert Burgy. Stepdaughter of the late Ruth Burgy. Mother to Taylor Eastin Krcek (Nathaniel) Evans. Sister to Cynthia Dianne Niskala. Sister-in-law to Ralph Niskala. Aunt to Aaron and Trevor Niskala. Grandmother to Anna and Clara Evans. She was preceded in death by her niece, Melissa Corcoran Niskala.

Vivian was a former employee of Oatey Corporation and retired from Eaton Corporation. She was an avid reader and voraciously consumed anything about World War II or arctic exploration. Vivian loved a cup of black coffee and the outdoors. She was a friend to all animals and children. You could often find her walking in the Cleveland Metroparks or perusing the Lakewood Public Library.

Vivian was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and neighbor. She navigated the world with patience, kindness, and deep compassion. She believed strongly in the dignity and value of all humans and animals and although she had limited financial resources, she dutifully gave to many causes including children’s cancer research, the Special Olympics, and animal rescue organizations.

We are grateful for her legacy which inspires us to live simply; to slow down and take a walk (don’t forget to look for the deer); to deeply listen to our neighbors and community members with a true desire to understand another’s lived experiences; to treat all living creatures with compassion and reverence; and above all else be silly while doing it.

Memorial nature walk held privately.

If so desired, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Cleveland Metroparks (https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/support/donate) or the Lakewood Public Library (https://www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/about/support-the-library/)