Vivian M. Schlagel (LaPerle), 75 of Clarkdale, Arizona died March 3, 2012. She was born February 2, 1937 in Waldon Heights, Vermont. Vivian graduated from Thompson School of Nursing in Brattleboro, VT. She moved to Phoenix, AZ then in 1976 moved to the Verde Valley where she practiced nursing, was a co-owner of Ole Black Kettle and retired from Verde Canyon Railroad. Vivian will be remembered by her sense of wit, compassion, love of life and love of people. She leaves behind two daughters Paula Derosia and Amy Derosia; three grandchildren Samantha, Alyssa and Jeremiah; three sisters and two brothers. There are no public services planned. An online guestbook is available to sign at www.westcottfuneralhome.com