Remembering Vivienne Himmell

League members may have seen on Facebook, or heard of, past President Vivienne Himmell’s peaceful passing on 1 December outside Philadelphia, at the age of ninety-four, surrounded by her family. Viv served as President 2002-2005. She plowed into her work whatever and wherever it was. She had a certain style of leading others into the fold and developing deep relationships where she would present what League was about. She believed everyone had the right to vote. She was non-exclusionary. She embodied diversity, equity, and inclusion before it was a mainstream effort. Along with a wonderful sense of humor and a “laugh full of heart,” Viv possessed a subtle skill of persuasion – no one could turn Viv down.

Read more on our Perspectives page about this extraordinary lady who contributed so much to our League and to our community.