March 10, 1929 / February 14, 2019
Viola was born March 10, 1929 to Harry and Nora Berg in Fargo, North Dakota. She graduated from Fargo Central High School in 1947. She was wed to Leo joseph Hiltwein in 1947. Their son Michael was born and they moved to Kennewick, Washington in 1951. A second son, David Robert Hiltwein was born in 1952. Sadly, Leo died of cancer in 1975.
Viola's sister, Ellen came to live with her and together they pursued many interests. They became wood carvers, and very soon Vi became a Master Carver and teacher. They fished, bowled, raised beef and took part in many "Fun-Run" marathons from Spokane's Bloomsday Run to the San Francisco Bay Breaker Run.
Viola was a wonderful cook and candy maker. Her peanut brittle was 'legendary'!
She was greatly loved by her family and friends. She was a convert to the Catholic faith and an active member of the study group, prayer and Rosary groups at St. Joseph's.
The family request that in leu of flowers, perhaps a donation might be made to Tri-Cities Chaplaincy, The Cancer Center or Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle.
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