Vivian Laramore, 86, a former phone operator, wife, and mother of Great Falls, died on Thursday, August 30, 2012 at Benefis Hospital after a short illness.The family has planned a private memorial service.Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.Vivian was born in 1926 to Ceasar and Gertrude (Gray) del Pino in Massapequa Park, NY.She came to New Mexico after the war where she met and married James Laramore in 1954. They remained together until James died in 2008.Vivian was a vibrant woman and had a deep faith in our Lord Jesus. She was an accomplished piano player and poet.She is survived by her son, Mark Laramore of Helena; granddaughters, Melanie and Gabrielle both of Helena and grandson Clint, stationed with the U. S. Coast Guard in Cape Cod, MA.She was preceded in death by her husband, James Laramore and her parents, Ceasar and Gertrude del Pino.