Vickie Johnson Pratt

May 8, 1949 - March 8, 2012

Celebrating Vickie Johnson Pratt

 

With a Wake on Thursday March 15, 2012, we will celebrate the life of Vickie Johnson Pratt, our beloved wife, sister, daughter, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. 

Born to Donna and Victor Johnson on a bright spring morning, May 8, 1949, her youth was filled with activities while singing and marching her way through Granite High School as a member of the Madrigals and pep club.  After graduating in 1967, Vickie spent a year at Utah State University before being hired at Utah Hogle Zoo where she spent 30 incredible years and met the love of her life Robert (Bob) Pratt.  Vickie married Bob on April 13, 1980 and spent the next 32 years experiencing the many wonders life has to offer (fishing, camping, and bowling) and traveling across the country (sometimes by motorcycle) to distant shores.  Much of her time was spent cheering on her favorite sports teams (Go Broncos!), although it did not matter the sport for she loved them all.  Never without a pet, maybe hundreds we bet, she always greeted you with a smile, loved all who came before her, and unselfishly made life a better place for those who came in her path.  Although never to be replaced, her husband, Bob; parents, Donna and Fritz Urbanek; Sisters, Terri Runolfson and Cristi Porter; step children, Marti Gaylord and Ranch Pratt; grandchildren, Tiffany Swensen, Jordan, Brayden, Maddie, and Parker Pratt; and great grandchildren, Laiken and Conner Swensen, will fondly and lovingly carry the torch she has passed to them by her mere presence.

The celebration of Vickie’s life will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City, Utah.  In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to her favorite charity in her memory:  Best Friends Animal’s Sanctuary, 5001 Angel Canyon Road, Kanab, Utah 84741 (435-644-2001).  

 

In Loving Memory

Dear Bob and family, So sorry for you loss of Miss Vickie. She truely was a wonderful girl. Ill miss her sweet smile and wild laugh. fun personality. The two of you always made our day at the salon when you both came to see us. always a joke , a laugh and a hug. God bless Miss Vickie, Angels are hugging her. And God has his arms around you... Love Johy and John Woolf

Johy & John Woolf

Sandy, Ut

We are so saddened about this news, may God be with you and your family at this time. Love Sharon and Jim

Sharon and James Coray

Sandy, UT

Dear Donna,Fritz,Terri, Christi and family; Although many years have separated us, my heart is heavy at Vickie's passing. May each of you find peace and solice in her sweet legacy of joy and happiness that radiated from her...even from a Facebook page! I have enjoyed reconnecting with your family through Facebook and was so looking forward to that lunch we said we would have. I'm so sad that didn't happen and hope to soon with you! I so loved seeing the 3 of you when Mom pased away! It meant so much to both Linda &I! My heart is heavy that I have other commitments out of town during her celebration, but know my thoughts and prayers are with each of you as you heal and find joy in her sweet memory! This only deepens my desire to do lunch and visit with those I hold dear from so long ago! Love, Stac

Stacey Allgood Blymiller

taylorsville, ut

Dear Bob, I was so saddened when I heard this news. Vickie was such a wonderful person. I will always remember her with her big beautiful smile coming into the clinic each week. I consider myself lucky to have met her. May you find comfort and peace in the upcoming weeks ahead. My thoughts are with you.

Susie Phillips

Eagle Mountain, UT

Dear Bob, We were very sorry to here of your loss. As a neighbor, our thoughts are with you at this time. We look forward to continuing freindship in your time of need. OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU KEN AND SHIRLEY Grandview Dr Sandy

KEN & SHIRLEY MCPHAIL

SANDY, UT

Bob, We were so sorry to read about Vickie's passing. We wanted to extend our sympathy. You and Vickie were so good to us as landlords and friends when we first moved to Salt Lake over 20 years ago. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Brian and Wende

Brian and Wende Oberg

Sandy, UT

Dear Bob, Donna, Fritz, Terri & Christi, I can't express my sorrow at hearing of Vickie's passing. I will forever remember how every family get-together was more fun when cousin Vickie was around. Her distinctive laugh and smile brightened the life of all around her. Although I am one of the ?young' cousins, she always took the time to talk to me and was always interested in what was going on in my life. Even Sheri and my two oldest kids recall Aunt Vickie and how she always remembered their names and her big hugs. She was truly a most precious gem. I wish I could be there to celebrate Vickie's life with you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family and may God bless you. Love, The Stoney Family Steve, Sheri, Michael, Mikala, Alicia & Tarin

Steve and Sheri Stoney

Eugene, Or

I lived on the next block from Vickie on Highland Lake Drive. We were kids in junior high and then high school. We said we'd keep in touch after graduation. Like many promises we intend to keep that one fell by the wayside. I saw Vickle once more at my sister Lisa's memorial a few years ago also held at Starks. She asked a mutual friend if I had arrived. (I was standing in front of her). I changed more than she did. She looked the same as I remembered her from school. You picked a great group of people to handle Vickie's memorial. Where ever Vickie is now, she knows how I feel. Friends always. Chris Manzano

Chris R. Manzano

Phoenix, Az

Although I only had brief encounters with Vickie through Marti, it was clear what an exceptional woman she was and the amount of love she had to spread around. What a smile. Your grief is personal but your loss is shared by many. My most loving thoughts and deep sympathy go out to you Bob, Marti and your extended family. Tracy

Tracy Nickels-Aguayo

CLARK, SD

Dear Donna: I join all your friends at the bridge club, sharing your sorrow and joining in your love for Vickie. She left beautiful memories for all her friends. Love for you Adele

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Sorry for your loss. I am the trainer at Dimple Dell, and I had the honor of training Vickie in the track and tone class there. She had a beautiful light that touched each person in the class. I appreciated her inspiration and am grateful for the time in her presence. To het family, may peace be with you in this time of transition. God bless. Detrich Hay

Detrich Hay

Sandy, Ut

Bob, Marti and Ranch, Please accept our condolences on the loss of such a vivacious and loving person as Vickie. We will truly miss her. Our whole family prays for your comfort at this difficult time and rejoices for her and her reunion with her loved ones who have gone on before her. I can imagine her with Daddy Doc, Audrey, my Grandma Pat and my Mom - and I'm sure they are rejoicing in meeting each other once again, as well as many other loved ones she was so dear to. I know we will see her again. We are truly blessed to have had her in our lives. God Speed.

Debbie Dye

Holladay, Ut

Love this! They are absolutely goegrous, if I do say so myself. Thanks for capturing another moment in their lives. $$$$$$Exactly how much are you willing to spend on this couch there's three pieces all together$$$$$$

Teresa

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thanks for dropping by Monica, and glad you ejoeynd the photo's of Bess. AS to Johnny Depp, well, I know that a phone call would be a miracle , and I'm not holding my breath or anything, sorry, went off into a daydream there!! Loved Alice in Wonderland, and I think the whole production was spot on, capturing the total over-the-top madness of the fantasy story, (how could it not with Tim Burton directing? Love his dark and disturbing Gothic type films.) and Johnny as The Mad Hatter, somehow getting across the sadness and vulnerability of the character through all that fantastic madness and over the top make-up plus those eyes!! I have the DVD and I could watch him ..er.. I mean of course, .the film again and again The large headed Red Queen, was glorious and well played by Helena Bonham Carter, (she's also married to Tim Burton, and I would love to be a fly on the wall in their house, must be magic!!) One of my top ten favourites I think. Did you enjoy it?..xPenx(I have a love of the strange films, .like Beetlejuice.. I know Johnny wasn't in it but Michael Keaton took the film to another level, and the premise of the story was fantastic. The scenes in the afterlife waiting room' take a numbered ticket, were a scream )

Cintya

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thanks for dropping by Monica, and glad you ejnoyed the photo's of Bess. AS to Johnny Depp, well, I know that a phone call would be a miracle , and I'm not holding my breath or anything, sorry, went off into a daydream there!! Loved Alice in Wonderland, and I think the whole production was spot on, capturing the total over-the-top madness of the fantasy story, (how could it not with Tim Burton directing? Love his dark and disturbing Gothic type films.) and Johnny as The Mad Hatter, somehow getting across the sadness and vulnerability of the character through all that fantastic madness and over the top make-up plus those eyes!! I have the DVD and I could watch him ..er.. I mean of course, .the film again and again The large headed Red Queen, was glorious and well played by Helena Bonham Carter, (she's also married to Tim Burton, and I would love to be a fly on the wall in their house, must be magic!!) One of my top ten favourites I think. Did you enjoy it?..xPenx(I have a love of the strange films, .like Beetlejuice.. I know Johnny wasn't in it but Michael Keaton took the film to another level, and the premise of the story was fantastic. The scenes in the afterlife waiting room' take a numbered ticket, were a scream )

Dante

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