Jami Lu O'gorman
Hi, my name is Jami and Vivian was my Godmother and what a gift she has been! Vivian was someone who could be described as pure love. She made everyone feel like they were the most important person in the world. And she gave the most wonderful, warm hugs!
Let me just share how she became part of our lives...
Our families met when Vivian and my dad, Jim Gorman, both worked at the Sun Times. In 1951 there was a tragic drowning accident involving my 2 brothers, Denny and Randy, 7 and 8 years old. Vivian and Ted reached out to my parents and sister Jan, who was only 3, with their loving arms and church family. My family became Lutherans and Viv and my mom, Lucia became fast friends for life. (But that's what happens after meeting Viv!) Being born 10 years later, Vivian and Ted became my Godparents! What a lucky girl! I was baptized as a baby (in a red velvet dress!) with Vivian,Ted, David and my family, and later was confirmed in the Lutheran church. My sister, Jan met her husband, Jim at Luther League and got married in 1966 and are still married 52 years later! It is truly amazing how one beautiful soul can effect the path of so many. My family moved away from San Bernardino, but over the years we returned innumerable times to visit. Visiting the cemetery was a normal part of life. A sad, yet happy time because we also got to see The Irmschers! Jan and I took a trip to CA (we live in AZ) this past April. We spent a lovely afternoon with Vivian and David in their inviting kitchen and dining room. We enjoyed fried chicken and See's Candy (our Mom's favorite). We are so grateful for this last time together. We, of course, visited the cemetery with David. We took flowers to Ted, and to the boys and to our Daddy who is now buried with them. It is a peaceful feeling knowing that they are all together there and in Heaven. Love you more.
