Vivion E. Shull
Vivion Earl Shull was born May 26, 1927 in Berrien County, Michigan to Francis and Ruth (Johnson) Shull.
During World War II Vivion served his country in the United States Navy. After returning home he married Virginia Strudwick in Muskegon, Michigan on August 22, 1948. They were blessed to be married for over 70 years.
Vivion attended Emmanuel Missionary College earning a degree in chemistry. This degree took him from his first job working as a chemist at Studebaker to finishing his career with 25 years at Michigan State University in Horticulture/Chemistry/Physics working as their specialist in electron optics.
When the Shull family moved to the Lansing area they purchased a home with a couple acres of land where Viv grew apples, grapes, pears, blueberries and a large garden each year. The orchard provided an abundance of apples. Each fall neighbors, church friends, and family enjoying joining him making apple cider with his cider press.
Born and raised in a Seventh-day Adventist home, Vivion faithfully raised his family to follow the Lord and was an active leader in the Seventh-day Adventist church wherever he lived.
Vivion leaves four children, Julie (Donn) Clark, Donn (Laila) Shull, David (Judy) Shull, and Brian (Talley) Shull; five grandchildren: Matthew (Chandra) Clark and Candy Clark, Eric (Lea) Shull, Adam (Shastin) Shull, and Joyner Shull; and seven great-grandchildren: Hope and Faith Clark, Evelyn, Percy, Ida, Caleb and Ethan Shull.
Memorial services will be Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the East Lansing University Seventh-day Adventist Church, East Lansing, Michigan. All are requested to wear masks and to practice social distancing. The memorial service may be viewed live at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sJDEwN4sBo. Arrangements are by the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel.
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Jackee Shull
March 8, 2021 at 7:15 pmI will honor Viv by watching His memorial service. I have such fond memories of Viv. I remember him coming to visit us at Cedar Lake Academy in his Navy uniform. He and Ginny took me for a Sabbath afternoon car ride. I remember the morning of their wedding and how his eyes lit up at the sight of his Lady. I also remember their daughter, Sandy and how she wore her leg brace and happily held my hand and went exploring with me around the farm. To me, Viv had characteristics of his Dad, my Uncle Fran and my Daddy, his Uncle Jack. He was soft spoken and humble and had a way of making you feel seen and loved. I can’t wait to see him with Ginny, his parent and mine along with Grandma and Granddaddy Shull all together again on Resurrection Day. My love and condolences extend to his children and Grandchildren. RIP in Jesus now. Jackee Rae Shull
Lois (Clark) Kasischke
March 9, 2021 at 7:43 pmViv and Ginny were so much more than my brother’s wife’s parents. They were my friends. I worked at the Michigan Conference, and Ginny at the ABC, so we saw each other there, at church and at Owosso, Holt and even Camp AuSable. Their love for each other and their extended family spilled over to their church family, friends and especially me. I admired Mr. Shull for his evangelical heart, his business acumen, his inclusive paternity that included so many. RiP Vivion Shull, rest until Jesus comes. Maranatha!
John and Anne Shull
March 12, 2021 at 11:13 amCousin Viv was Uncle Viv when I was little. Many memories of he and Ginny when they lived in Chattanooga. Especially glad for the Shull reunion 2017.Viv had encouraged that for a few years. Last time Anne and I saw him and Ginny. Even though 600 miles apart phone calls 1-2x/yr kept us in touch. We will miss him.