Noecker, Jessie Vivetta (nee Ruston); It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Vi on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 in her 99th year. Beloved wife of the late Alton Noecker (1959) and late Gilbert Povey (1987). Loving and Cherished mother of Myrna Mckinley of Toronto, Lina and her husband Wayne VandenNoort of Stoney Creek and Janette Noecker and her husband Dave Scharman of Elora. Dearly Loved Grandmother of Janine Ternan-Lachey and Stephen Lachey of France, Lori Ternan-Litherland and her husband Gerry Doyle of Etobicoke, Tracy Ternan of Toronto, Andrew Ternan and his wife Natalie Penno of Toronto. Jennifer House of Kitchener and Jonathan House and his wife Jody of Bosworth. Loving Great Grandmother of Arianne and Marielle Lachey and Jacqueline and Angus Ternan. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Earl and Nita (Mills) Ruston and three brothers Lyonoal and his wife Cecile, Bert and his wife Elaine and Daryl Ruston. Vivetta has had an amazing full life as a devoted mother and proud grandmother, caring friend and successful business woman. Vi and her late husband Alton owned and operated Noecker’s Mill. The family feed mill business was founded in 1869 by Alton’s grandfather Louis Alvin Noecker and was run continuously by his descendants including Vivetta’s husband Alton Noecker. Following Alton’s death in 1959 Vivetta continued running the family business as the sole owner and proprietor until it was sold. It was a source of pride for Vivetta and her family that the business remained operating continuously under the name of Noecker’s Mill for more than 100 years. Vi was blessed to have many wonderful friends over the years whose relationships she cherished. Vi lived in Drayton and area all her life and cared about her community. She was an active member of the Peel Maryborough & Drayton Agriculture Society for over 25 years and was given special recognition for her outstanding volunteer service to the Drayton Jamboree & Drayton Fall Fair. She was one of the founding members of the Drayton Festival Theatre and her contribution helped the fledgling theatre open its doors for their first performances. The family received friends at the Heritage Funeral Home, Drayton on Monday, April 9, 2012. The Funeral Service was held in the Drayton United Church on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 2pm, followed by the interment in the Drayton Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
