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Life Legacy
Viola M. Christler, 100, of Cody, went to be with her Lord on September, 30, 2011.
Viola was born August 11, 1911 in St. Louis, Missouri to Edward and Ora Doyle. On December 28, 1929 she married Walter Barr in Venice, Illinois. To this marriage 2 children were born: Darleen and Ray. Viola and Walter later divorced. In January 1949 she married Marvin Greeno in Denver, Colorado. They lived in Boulder Colorado for over 20 years. She managed a hot lunch program in the school system for several years. After Marvin passed away, she moved to Cody to be close to her daughter, Darleen Hazlitt and family. In 1976 she met and married Elmer (Whitey) Christler in Cody. Her last 8 years were spent at the Bee Hive Home in Cody where she was very happy.
Viola was very active in Rebekah Lodge, Cody Council on Aging, and Senior Citizen Inc. She belonged to the Cody Bible Church.
She is survived by her daughter Darleen (Jack) Allen of Cody and son Ray Barr of Longmont, Colorado; 4 grandsons; 3 granddaughters-in-law 2 step-grandsons, and 3 step-granddaughters; 4 great-grandsons and 5 great-granddaughters; 2 step great-grandsons and 1 step great-granddaughter.
Viola was preceded in death by 2 husbands: Marvin Greeno and Elmer (Whitey) Christler; a son-in-law Donald Hazlitt, daughter-in-law Louise Barr; a grandson, twin grand-daughters (infant), a great grandson, her parents, and 3 sisters.
As per her wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held. Ballard Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
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Born: August 11, 1911
Place of Birth: St. Louis, MO
Death: September 30, 2011
Place of Death: Cody, WY
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This memorial provided by:
Ballard Funeral Home
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