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Hugs from Vicki
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Coworker to Friend
Vicki and I met while we were working at the Lab. We were often working side by side, all the while talking. Once Vicki retired, we would meet for lunch, coffee. Popping into the Cheese Shop was one of our favorite things! I miss Vicki, her stories of her family- how exciting firefighting is, reminders to get my theater tickets for her son's next show, and ALWAYS pictures of her newest creations. Vicki was one of the most talented people I've ever known. I cherish my house wa
James Reed
Dec 16, 20251 min read


To Vicki, My Love and My Life
I miss your smile, I miss your laughter, I miss you holding my hand, I miss your hugs, I miss your kisses, I miss hearing your voice, Most of all, I miss you being by my side everyday, everywhere. You were more that a wife, you were my best friend. I know you are now in paradise and that gives me more joy than the pain I felt when I lost you. I will always love you. -Ken "I am the resurrection and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall believe."
James Reed
Dec 10, 20251 min read
Story - Al Mason
Whenever my family, Marianne and sons Curt and Craig met with Earl's family (Shirley and six kids) , Vicki was always the life of the party! Fun to be around. We had many a visit/party at their home for BBQ games swimming etc., and camping at Lake Shastina. Just a happy energetic athletic girl. Will miss her ! -Al Mason "Uncle Al", Uncle
James Reed
Dec 7, 20251 min read
Story - Kevin Hamilton
Vicki was the most loving and caring woman I know (besides my wife). About 40 years ago she and Ken were there for me. As a kid growing up, the way I did they made sure I had a place to visit, let me be a kid, taught me to drive and so many other things. Even though I was not her biological son she was always there for me like a mother would be. From getting married, having kids, divorce she was always on the phone when needed. We had talks most recently about her cancer and
James Reed
Dec 7, 20251 min read
Remembrance - Marilyn Lindberg
I miss my good friend, Vicki Drinking coffee together. Talking about our sons. Sharing our crafting projects…Vicki’s quilts, blankets and …the dogs. Going to the theater together. Seeing her on the bike path. Eating her home made peanut brittle. She will always stay in my heart. Marilyn Lindberg, Friend
James Reed
Dec 7, 20251 min read


My Birthday Quilt - James Reed
For my 40th birthday, one week before we had to say goodbye to my mother, she gifted me my first quilt. After going through her phone and looking at all the pictures and messages and planning, she must have been working on this all year. She gathered a selection of show shirts from past productions I was in, that I choreographed, and that I directed. Some of these dated back to my high school days. She picked out the colors and arranged them in a pattern to display the shirts
James Reed
Oct 29, 20251 min read
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