Vivian V. Dinius, 84, New England, died on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at CHI St. Alexius Dickinson. Vivian’s Funeral Service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson with Pastor John VanHaneghan as officiant. Interment will follow at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Regent. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thursday at Ladbury Funeral Service.

Vivian Violet Hewson was born February 22, 1942 to Earl and Daisy (Remington) Hewson on the family farm northeast of Amidon. She attended rural grade school in Peaceful Valley Township and graduated from New England Public High School in May of 1959. She received a Bachelor of Science Teaching degree from Dickinson State Teachers College in May of 1963.

She began her career, teaching chemistry, biology, math, general science, and physical education in several ND high schools, namely: Dunseith, Belfield, Alexander, South Heart, and New England St. Mary’s. She also substitute taught for 13 years.

On August 22, 1965 she was united in marriage to David John Dinius in Dickinson. Together they farmed, taught school, purchased the Bluestar Honey Company in the 70’s and for ten years packed commercial honey. They raised two sons, Shane and Seth.

Viv enjoyed teaching, oil painting, sewing, gardening, leatherwork, and many other crafts. She was a Boy Scout leader, served on several boards such as: Badlands Ministries, Zion Parish Board, DSU Alumni Board, and secretary for Stark County Historical Society for 14 years.

She will be remembered for making the best rhubarb pies!

Viv is survived by her husband, David; sons, Shane (Julie), New England, and Seth (Kristina), Dickinson; seven grandchildren, Emily (Devin) Wert, Grace (Drew) Gunness, Kallie, Hannah, Hank, Maci, and Kenadie; many nieces and nephews; three sisters-in-law, Maggie Hewson, Shirley Hewson, and Fern Hewson; brother-in-law, Dave Medalen.

She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; five brothers, Roger, Harvey (Donna Mae), Roy, Lee, and Dewey Hewson; and sisters, Earlene (Edwin) Schuhrke, Sherryl (Rod) Ladson, Beverly Medalen, and Rita (Don) Ehrmantrout.