Oct. 25, 1936 ~ Nov. 1, 2021
Violet Marie “Vi” was born Oct. 25, 1936, in Butler, Custer County, Oklahoma, to George Thomas and Ina (Earp) Rushing. She lived in Oklahoma and Texas until her family left Oklahoma to be a part of the Okie migration to California following the dust bowl and the great depression. The family settled in Weedpatch, California, where they all worked in the fields and on a farm picking and…
It is not often that we hear about how kind someone truly is! I’ve never met this beautiful Lady named Vi! She was an amazing woman who everyone knew! What a wonderful complement! She was relied on by her family, friends, and people she just met.
VI’s life was truly an amazing way to live.
Great tribute to your mom!
I knew her as Sister Vi, my teacher for many years at Calvary Academy in Denver Colorado. I also knew her as Susan’s mom, the best cook around, crochet queen and all around great person. I dont think there was a home art she didnt know how to do. She rescued our family’s attempt at home made school uniforms & I still remember her measuring the buttons to inform me, mom bought the wrong size, ha ha. In my Bible, I have my name on a crocheted book mark she made me. She also made me a pink french poodle bag holder that still has a place in my kitchen.What a treasure to have known her & loved her. Susan we love you & the family, never forget that. Tricia still tries to make potato salad & chantilly cake just like your mom’s. We both have pickadillies & it brings back a smile of our warm memories of her. God made a true treasure for us when he made her part of our lives.