Vivian Jett

Vivian L. Jett, born on March 3, 1934, in Bellevue, Ohio to the late Florence and Joseph Meyer, passed away on June 30, 2026 at the Willows at Bellevue. Vivian, a courageous and resilient woman of faith, was a lifelong member of St. Pauls UCC Church in Bellevue. She was the last of ten brothers and sisters and had ten children herself. Vivian married on Oct 9, 1953 to Harold "Bud" Jett and was later widowed on Dec 26, 2011, and what mattered most to her was her family. She was a pillar of strength and love and was known for her resilience in the face of adversity.

Vivian was a revered member of the Bellevue community, having served as a school bus driver for Bellevue City Schools for over twenty-five years; and also drove bus for the Columbus School for the Blind before her retirement. Vivian’s work was not just a job but a testament to her enduring commitment to the children of her community. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening, and even had a passion for riding her motorcycle. She and Bud enjoyed trips to Florida to see family and celebrate "Bike Week". Her hobbies reflected her adventurous spirit and her love for creating beautiful things.

Vivian is survived by her children,
Kerry Jett, Barbara (Michael) Lutes, Randy (Sharon) Jett, Marty (Melanie) Jett, Jody (Drew) Heekin, Scott (Rena) Jett, Wendy (Dan) Ott, Todd (Sandy) Jett, and Jim (Wendy) Jett; 16 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, and many nieces & nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, Tim Jett, daughter-in-law, Linda Jett, sisters, Doris Ovall, Shirley Cook, Phyllis Howard, Eileen Popke, Dorothy Riedy, Evelyn Glum, Margaret Meyer; Brothers, Wilbur and Gordon Meyer.

Visitation will be held on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 428 Kilbourne Street, Bellevue, OH, until memorial service at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be private in York Chapel Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be directed to St. Paul's UCC or to Buckeye Hospice.