updated July 23

Dec. 1, 1932 – June 19, 2025

Vivian Gertrude Beutell (Stall), 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19 in Sylmar.

Vivian was born on Dec. 1, 1932 to August and Gertrude Stall in San Antonio, Texas. Vivian was one of six siblings: Dorthy Funke, Sam Stall, Betsy Farmer, Leroy Stall and Janelle Lewis. She is survived by her two children Rick and Christopher; six grandchildren: Zachary Paul Lewis, Jasmine  Joshua, Kyle Mathew Lewis, Ryan Daniel Lewis, and Jacob; two brothers: Sam Stall and Leroy Stall; and sister Betsy Farmer.

She attended high school in San Antonio, graduating in 1950. Her first job in high school was as a soda jerk, making soda and ice cream treats for customers. After high school, Vivian attended night school at St. Mary’s where she earned accounting certifications. Shortly after, Vivian moved to California with several of her siblings. 

Vivian was a faithful and devout Catholic. Having felt a calling into ministry, she worked for some time in a convent while exploring the possibility of becoming a nun. She later worked as the office manager and bookkeeper for the Rosary Hour, serving the archdiocese of Los Angeles for over 40 years. It was during that time that she met her beloved husband of 54 years, Paul Thomas Beutell. 

Paul and Vivian were married on Nov. 25, 1967. They welcomed their son Rick on Dec. 30, 1968. They both shared a deep love and selfless commitment to their family, caring for Monica Alford for several years and later adopted Christopher, children of Vivian’s youngest sister Janelle Lewis.
Vivian is preceded in death by her parents August Emile Stall and Gertrude Anne Stall (Beck); sisters Dorthy Funke and Janelle Lewis; and husband Paul Thomas Beutell.

In honor of Vivian’s life, a viewing and rosary was held at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church in Canyon Country on Thursday, June 26 followed by the funeral service at 11:30 a.m. then a reception.

The family thanks everyone for their thoughts and prayers for Vivian and the family.