Vivian A. Shire-Durst
February 28, 1945 ~ January 27, 2015
Vivian A. Shire-Durst was born in Washington, DC on February 28, 1945 to Otis Leon Anderson, M.D. and Eleanor Parry Anderson. After enduring a prolonged illness, she passed away accompanied by her family at her home in McLean, VA entering Heaven's gate moments before dawn on January 27, 2015. Vivacious and affectionate, talented, intellectually gifted, compassionate, and generous, Vivian was a loving mother, dear sister, steadfast friend, and passionate animal enthusiast. After receiving her Bachelor's degree in art from the University of Maryland and teaching briefly, she became a star insurance agent who service to those she dealt with professionally was without parallel. Vivian was predeceased by her parents and her husband Kenneth O. Durst. She is survived by her son, Brian Anthony Shire and his wife, Teresa; her sister Sandra Anderson-Torres; nephews, Bernando and Mauricio Torres; nieces, Carolina Torres Salcedo and Pilar Torres Higgins; and her first husband, Howard Shire. Vivian will be sorely missed and remembered as one of God's caring angels. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Donations made to the ASPCA, in lieu of flowers would be welcome.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Mom, you were a wonderful loving person. I will miss you and think of you everyday till we see each other again. I pray you are at rest and part of heavens angels looking over us and hopefully keeping a watchful eye. I miss you everyday Mom, and love you so much. You meant so much to so many and your generosity was boundless. God Bless you Mom and we will see each other again. Love forever, your son, Brian
I am so saddened to learn of Andi’s passing. My heart goes out to you, Brian and to Sandra and the rest of the family. I have so many memories of Andi from high school onward, though we weren’t often in the same country, we kept in touch until she moved from Columbia and then we lost contact. That was nearly 20 years ago. I’m so sorry that I missed all those precious years of contact with my dear old friend. I would love to hear from Brian or Sandra. If you see this message, will you email me? peggyosheel@btinternet.com I send you all much love and sympathy. Peggy