West Branch, Iowa Vivian R. Billick, 86, died Tuesday, September 4, 2012, at Mercy Hospice in Iowa City, Iowa. Funeral services will be at 10:30AM on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at Henderson-Barker Funeral Home in West Branch. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00PM on Friday, September 7, 2012 at the funeral home. Burial will be in the West Branch Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established. Vivian was born January 26, 1926 in West Liberty, Iowa, the daughter of George and Josephine Leff Shipley. She graduated from West Branch High School. Vivian worked as a homemaker while raising her family. She later worked for the National Park Service in West Branch for several years. She was a member of the Eastern Star, volunteered at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, and enjoyed playing cards with her friends. Vivian is survived by her 11 children: Ralph (Ann) Billick of Tipton, Beverly Meixner of Atalissa, Bruce (Sheila) Billick of Paullina, Iowa, Ken Billick of Buford, Georgia, Grady (Judith) Billick of West Branch, Monica (Rick) Dirr of Tequesta, Florida, Stephen (Bettye) Billick of New Braunfels, Texas, John (Lisa) Billick of Tipton, Twila Barnes of Solon, Tim Billick of Marion, and Frankie Ballew of Knoxville, Tennessee. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Ralph, sister Betty, sister Marjorie, and Luke Roehrig, who was like a son to Vivian and her family. Saturday September 8, 2012, 10:30AM at Henderson-Barker Funeral Home West Branch Click for Map and Directions Friday September 7, 2012, 4:00 - 7:00PM at Henderson-Barker Funeral Home West Branch Click for Map and Directions