Vicky Sue Nelson
August 13, 1943 - May 28, 2018
It is with great sadness that we share with you, that Vicky Sue Wankier Aldridge Nelson (V-Swan) passed away May 28, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 13, 1943, in Levan, Utah and is preceded in death by parents Farrell T. Wankier and Thela Buchanan, as well as brother Farrell T. Wankier Jr.
She joins her daughter Angela Aldridge and granddaughter Monica Herrick in everlasting life. Loving survivors include: Her husband Joe, daughter Michelle (Al) Golding, stepchildren Jay (Deb) Nelson, Monica Jacobwith, Charlotte (Ed) Twyford, and loving grandchildren, Katie, Cameron, and Zoey.
She is also survived by sister Noreen Foote, sister-in-law Deanna Wankier, and many beloved nieces and nephews here in Salt Lake City.
Vicky was courage personified and a tremendous racial pioneer in addition to being very positive in the face of a life of repeated tragedy. She was intelligent and determined, and all the women in her life looked up to her. She was a force of nature, a red-haired dynamo who loved her family and friends, her books, and life. She was flamboyant and strong and beautiful. Her smile could light up a room, and her laugh was contagious. We are grateful to have had her in our lives and so sorry she had to leave so soon.
A service for Vicky's will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 2:00 pm with a celebration to follow at the All Saints Episcopal Church, 1710 Foothill Drive, Salt Lake City.
In Loving Memory
I am so very sorry for your loss. Vicky was a dear friend & I will miss her.
Myrna Grace Adams
Fillmore, Ut
I am so sorry to learn of Vickie's passing. Much too young! She was a fun-loving person and Carl thought she was so much fun. I am sure Carl was there to greet her. I always appreciated her friendliness to me. Sorry I didn't know her better. My love and sympathy, Martha S. Wankier/cousin-in-law
Martha Wankier
SLC, UT
Joe, don't know if you remember me but we met a few times when I visited Vicky as a representative from the LDS church. I always admired her and her passing was a huge shock. My first wife died after we had been married 25 years so I understand your sorrow and feeling of loss and loneliness
Gary Rummler
Whitefish Bay, Wi
We were saddened to hear of Vicky's passing. We remember her as a warm, kind and cheerful person whose sunny personality brought happiness to those around her. We missed her very much aftere she left Wisconsin, but were happy to talk to her briefly a few years ago. Joe: We express our condolences and hope your loving memories of Vicki will give you comfort. Alamelu and KV Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin
KV and Alamelu Vairavan
Whitefish Bay, WI
I suppose I knew Vicky as well as anyone. In high school, she was the only one I would date. I am very happy that the stones of life tossed in her direction never did much damage and that her worries and sorrows are over.
Steven Ockey
Lacey WA 98516, nan