Obituary of Vivian Spector Poster

Springfield,VA, Vivian Spector Poster, age 93 of Springfield,VA, formerly of Mount Pleasant, died peacefully on Saturday (10/15/2011) in Renaissance Gardens, Springfield, VA ,surrounded by her loving family and friends. Mrs. Poster was born April 17, 1918 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Max and Lena Lev Spector. She was a member of the former Tree of Life Synagogue and Sisterhood in Mount Pleasant. Vivian was a 1936 graduate of The Sullivan High School in Chicago, IL. After high school, she lived in Chicago and worked as an Executive Secretary for the US Army Corps of Engineers. While attending her brother's wedding in Pittsburgh, PA, Vivian met the Love of her life, Milton Poster. They were married on November 17, 1946, and their remarkable devotion to each others lasted for 60 years. Vivian was a devoted wife, a caring mother and a very special grandmother. Her grandchildren adored her for her independent spirit and for her great sense of humor. Her family was the most important part of her life, and her devotion to them was unending. She will be fondly remembered and dearly missed. Vivian is survived by her loving family: her daughters; Dr. Marsha Poster of Bonita Springs, FL and Debra Poster Altman and her husband Stephen L. Altman, Esq., of Fairfax VA, and by her two wonderful grandchildren, for which she felt truly blest, Judd Poster Altman, Esq. of Arlington, VA and Leah Meredith Altman and her fiancé, Todd D. Soiefer of New York City, NY. She is also survived by her brother, Morris Spector of Chicago, IL. & nieces, nephews & friends. In addition to her parents, Vivian was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Poster in 2006, and by her brother and sister; Jack Spector and Molleye Simon. Family and friends are invited to attend Vivian's Graveside Service on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @11:30 AM in the B'Nai Israel Cemetery, 1230 Middletown Road, Greensburg, PA 15601. (Google Maps) In lieu of flowers, the family suggests Memorial donations may be made to The Greenspring Benevolent Care Fund, attention: Kimberly Nelson, 7410 Spring Village Drive, Springfield, VA 22150, in Memory of Vivian Spector Poster. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Galone-Caruso Funeral Home, 204 Eagle Street, Mt. Pleasant, PA. To offer an online condolence, please visit our web site at www.galone-carusofuneralhome.com. Testimonial To 'Viv' Written by Leah M. Altman, Grandaughter Read at Graveside Service by her daughters Marsha & Debbie Today, and always, Vivian Poster will be remembered by all as a wonderful wife to Milton, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, friend, but most importantly a rare butterfly. When Viv was with us, we always knew she had an extreme love for butterflies, but we failed to realize that in fact she was one. Butterflies are known for their beauty, vibrant color & grace and that was Viv. Metamorphis as defined in the dictionary simply means a profound change in form from one stage to the next in the life history of an organism, as from the caterpillar to the pupa and from the pupa to the adult butterfly. Well, today, even though we have a profound change from one state to the next, we still have our same butterfly, who will continue to flutter her wings above us, looking down on our every move, spreading joy, color and beauty, always and forever. Whenever we are sad and mourning the loss of our dear butterfly, Viv, let us remember that now, she is just more free to flutter about and spread her color on our lives - bringing us happiness, joy and comfort. Let us also remember that without change, there would be no butterflies. So... if there is such a creature as a 'Queen Butterfly'.... WE CERTAINLY KNOW WHO IS SITTING ON THE THRONE !!! HAIL TO THE QUEEN... Viv will be missed...