Eva was born in Gladstone, Michigan. She married her first husband, Leonard in 1944. They shared 55 wonderful years before Len passed away in 1999. They lived in Hyde and Gladstone, where they raised their 5 children. In May, 2002, Eva married John Viau. They lived in bark river until John passed in 2006. Eva worked for Nagelkirk’s Fruit Market and Harnischfeger Corp. She is an active member of the salvation army where she taught Sunday School and Junior Soldier classes. She was a secretary for the women’s group “Home League”, a member of “The League of Mercy”, and played with the Salvation Army String Band. Eva is also a charter member of the UP Steam and Gas Engine Club. She loves basketball, baseball, football and camping with her family and friends. Eva is known for making rugs and quilts. Eva is very active at BNH. She participates in most activities, and loves to play cribbage any chance she gets. When we asked her what she likes about BNH, she said, “Everything! The people, the care, the staff; just everything!”

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