A Legacy of Empathy & Service Story Idea Submitted by Jessie Bird, Executive Director, Cedarhurst of Topeka THE REMARKABLE LIFE OF VIOLA REMINGTON I n the quiet town of Topeka, Kansas, Viola legacy not just within her family but also in the lives she touched as an award-winning nurse, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and in her final act of kindness—donating her liver at the age of 91. Viola passed away on July 17, 2024, after a life filled with love and service. Three years before her death, she made the profound decision to become an organ donor, a choice that ultimately saved the life of a 75-year-old man. Her husband, Robert Remington, who shared 70 years of marriage with Viola and resides at Cedarhurst of Topeka, where they lived together, reflects on her decision with pride. Remington’s name has become synonymous with empathy, dedication, and selfless service. Viola’s story is one that bridges generations, leaving a “I am very proud of Viola’s decision to become an organ donor,” Robert shares. “Despite her age, it was determined that her liver was healthy enough for a transplant. We hope it saved the life of the man who received it. Our family prays that he will have many years to enjoy this new lease on life.”
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