Ione Jeanette Vigeland of Silverton, Oregon passed away on Nov. 17, 2023, at the age of 94. She was born on Feb. 28, 1929, in Grenora, North Dakota to Norman and Agnes Pedersen.
As a teenager, her family moved to Silverton. She met her first husband, Orville “Buck” Brosig, the father of her children, at a Silverton Armory Dance. They married in 1947 and were together for 27 years until his passing in 1974. In 1977, she married Herman Vigeland. They enjoyed 26 years together, prior to his passing.
She is survived by her two daughters, Sharon (Chris) Deckelmann and Cathie (Randy) Scott, both from Silverton; her grandchildren, Katie Kowalski, Brian Deckelmann, Jamie Scott, Ashley Scott, Michael Brosig, Darcie Pemberton, and Andrew Brosig; as well as eight great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Ione is preceded in death by her husbands, Orville and Herman; her son, Wayne; and her sister, Arlene Wells.
A graveside service was held on Dec. 8 at Valley View Cemetery in Silverton. Donations can be made in Ione’s name to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Silverton Senior Center, or a charity of your choice.
