Hey mom, how are things today for you?  Happy Mothers Day! Have a wonderful day with grandma. Im not sure I can even enjoy this day because your not here, its not the same without you. tell stef i hope she has a great day with her baby boy, its here fist mothers day you know. i love you and miss you really bad. i will talk to you soon. Anni

Hey Mom,
Things are not so good right now.  We need to talk, k?  Do you get that?  Lets talk real soon!!! I love you and miss you bad! 
Anni

Hi Mom, It's me. Happy Birthday!!! Today has got to be one of our most yucky days without you, but then again most days are.  As you know I was sick most of last year and still healing from all of that. As Angi said, I thought maybe you were going to come get me and I can't say that alot of that time I really wish you would have.  You know what though...I still have a wonderful time thinking about you and I do get all of the little signs you send.  I really do wish I could get Dad, Angi and Tony to figure them out because to be honest with you, if you didn't send them I just might have gone out of my mind by now. I miss you so much and I can't wait for the time that we get to spend our birthdays together again.  Is it starting to feel a little like Estes Park up there or more like a family reunion?  Please give Grandpa a HUGE hug for me and let him know that we are working on moving Grandma home with us, he will be so happy.  Take good care of Stef (I'm still mad about that)and Naomi for us. I Love You and Miss you!! Love Anni

Hi Mama, I iknow that it has been a year since I signed this last but I wanted you to know this is my way of giving you a Birthday Gift. I have been watching the calander for days now waiting for your birthday to come so I could sign in and say Hi..Hi mama.. This has been quite a year as you know with Anni getting so sick I thought you were going to come take her away from me so you could hold her. but for some reason you let me keep her and I thank-you for that I need her. The girls are all doing good and becoming so independent and I hate and love it all at the same time, I am lonely mom without you- without them. I want to say this is getting easier but I can't. Anni is trying to make me see all the lil signs that you are still here. and her attitude amazes me. who would of thought.... Dad is doing fine, not great he misses you something fierce. he bought a house by me that he is turning into  adorable lil place and i think of you every time I step into it..I miss you Mom and one day I will run not walk to your arms again. Happy Birthday. Tell Gramnpa Hi for me.Love Ang

Ohhhhhhhhhhh Mama I can not tell you how many times I have sat down today to write you... It is not that I am at a lost for words, because there is so much that I want to say to you... Let me start off with Happy Birthday Mom and I love you so so much, Words can not explain the heartache I have carried this last 9 months, I feel as tho my life has been torn apart because i miss our morning talks wether it be trashing someone or talking about our babies.. I will never forget how I would go on and on about the girls and you would let me and then at the end of the conversation you would say ""aren't you going to ask me about my babies (the dogs hehehe) and of course then you would put me thru a half hour of puppy business.. Mom I want you to know that daddy is fine and Anni and I are trying to help him heal and grow as a individual. He has been put in a postion of trying to feel your gap with out petty lil daily lives and drama, happiness, and tears and he is doing a great job. Sara is getting married and I know you will be watching over her from the heavens. Shannon still has her wings spread and conquering the world!!!Sammie is playing softball on scholarship in Trinidad and just wants to come home to her Mommy..and our lil Stevie is going in the Navy..I hope all these updates make you proud. I truly believe you are walking with all of them and that they are safe. I miss your voice mom and I lay there at night hoping you will talk to me.  you will.... you will..  Happy Birthday  Angi
Oh!!!! Anni told me to tell you that it is Oprah's Birthday today too!!!!!!!!!!!! hehehe

Your birthday is comeing in a few days and that would be the day that you turn 64.  I still miss you terribly.  I will celebrate your birthday with you on my shoulder.  There is never a day and most minutes really that I don't think about you. I have a picture of you most places that I am and it makes my days go so much better seeing your beautiful face.  I miss you so much Mom.  I have a friend that joined you this week named Randy.  He was 53 years old.  To young to die, just like you.  Take care of him. Happy Birthday Mom.  I love you and will join you one day.  Anni

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.  GREAT HEART CONDITION GOES OUT TO ALL WHO ARE GRIEVING OVER THE LOSS OF THEIR LOVED ONE.

Myself and my family never had the chance to meet Vicki personally, but I feel like we did.  Through the stories and pictures shared with us by her amazing daughter Angi we got to know about her outgoing, loving, joking and beautiful personality.  I only know one of her children, but anyone who can raise a daughter as gracious and loving as Angi must have been a wonderful mother.  Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family during this extremely difficult time.

Our prayers and sympathy go out to all of the Strong Family on the loss of a very special member of the Family. A Mother carries and holds the hearts of all of her Family. The grief you,ll feel is the worst in a life time. But she will always be with you. I'm so sorry I never got the chance to me her. Sounds like she was one special Lady. I will keep you all in my prayers.
               Nickki Strong's Mom
                  Peg

I was a part of the Strong Family for 14 years. I know we don't talk as often as we should but please know I am thinking of you all.  The bonds and the friendships that were formed will last a lifetime. To Daryl, Vicki, Angie and Annie thank you for always making me feel like part of the family. My heart is with you today and everyday going forward. Thank you Daryl and Vicki for the support you gave me and the kids you were always there when we needed you. I will always cherish the memories we shared and miss Vicki's sense of humor. Heaven has gained a new angel.  To Daryl, You and Vicki had a love like no other and you taught me that thank you.

There will never be enough time or space to share the wonders the Lord has brought to me. I was 12 years old came from a dysfunctional family when I started baby-sitting 3 precious children Tony,Angie &Annie. It was a start from the bottom of the ladder. There was an instant bond with all of us a love you can't buy or find in very many homes today. I tried to be the MAN of the house, but was in more trouble and at apoint of despair in my own life living with my mother and five sisters. Then a Wonderful Man came into our lives. It was Darrell. They gave me the choice of which road to take in life and it was so easy. For the unconditional love they both had to offer was as easy as eating chcolate. Mom was always a load of fun. She had that way of making anybody feel great about themselves. She could always decipher your problems and put them into perspective for you (even for me) what an amazing mother. I always felt and all my school freinds thought that I had the coolest mother of all (we did) And they say that behind every great man is a great woman well in this case they were side by side. Mom there will never be anyone like you or to take your place. I never in my 50 years have met anyone like you and I doubt I ever will. I will see you in heaven and I'm sure the Lord needed you in a more important way in heaven than on earth for you are one of God's greatest creations with your sixth sense abilities,love, wit,inteligence,charm,and patience. Yes you and Dad were the King and Queen. I love you with all my heart and will be looking forward to us all meeting in heaven when the time shall come.  
      And as I say good bye One thing that I try to live by today a liitle saying spoken by others before
GET BUSY LIVING OR GET BUSY DIEING 
Love to all
Michael, Lauren, Adam and Josephine.

My sweet precious Vicki Ann. Today is Monday April 09, 2007.  Annie phoned today and left a message for me to phone her back at her mom's and dad's place. I didn't want to phone her back. I already know the news. She had phoned me several days ago and helped arouse you and told you that June was on the phone and did you want to talk to me?  You said, ""YES"" and then you dozed off again.  Annie again sweetly told you I was on the phone and you said you wanted to talk to me.  You asked me how I was and while I was trying not to cry,I said that I was doing good  and when I asked you how you were doing, you told me you were doing fine.  I said, ""I love you sweet Vicki"" and you said, ""I love you too.""  Those were the last words we exchanged and I broke down afterward.  I feel so very blessed that we could say those precious good byes my dearest little sister.
I remember you and I sharing the same twin bed to sleep in growing up. Many nights you would lay at one end of the bed and I would lay at the other.  We would put our feet together and push them back and fourth pretending they were the brakes and clutch on a car. No one has mentioned how you used to put both of your feet  behind your head at the same time and the lean forward and walk on your knees.  You would wrap a pretty scarf around your waist and dance and dance.  You have always shown the world your free spirit and positive attitude. I admire you for that sweetie as you had laughed and danced with your strong spirit all throughout life and carried those close to you along with you.  You never allowed anyone to stay down.  How could they. You're sense of humor and laughter was contagious. 
You were just a little girl and I was going to turn 13 years old the next month. Your daddy and mom had gone out for the evening and you, Michael, Clifford, Grandma, uncle Oliver and myself had just gone to bed when we heard the train going by off schedule.  Then the house began breaking apart and rubble was falling on us. I grabbed you by the arm and pulled you out of our bed and pulled you behind me towards grandmas and Uncle Olivers bedroom.  We didn't get very far when the entire house was demolished around us. You kept screaming out of fear. I had to quiet you but I was able to. we needed to find out if MIchael and Clifford were ok and where they were. They called back to us that they were o.k. but both trapped under rubble.  Your dad and mom ran all the way from the other side of town as there was too much rubble in the streets to drive.  Your dad took ahold of some downed wires and ordered the people on the other side of the wires to get up the hill and help dig us our. Your mom was so worried about everyone being ok.  The next day they found boards pierced through the mattress where we slept. Three tornados went through Hebron and destroyed our home and much damage all over the entire town. We made it out. It wasn't our time yet.  I know that God had His hand on each of us and now my loved one you are with him.
I feel so blessed to have spent the week with you and Darrell in 2002.  We shopped and ate and shopped some more and Darrell thank you for driving us to the big Cosco like store and thank you for the great  barbacued steaks.  
Gary's and my prayers are with you and your entire family.  Vicki was a very strong woman but she alway admired you and the loving way you always took such wonderful care of her.  I could see it from the time I met you.  You are indeed a wonderful man.  
Annie, I thank you for your sweet tender words prompting your mother to talk one last time to me. I will never, ever forget that gift you gave to your mother and myself
Angie, You are also in my prayers.' Clifford and Michael I love you both so very much.  I have missed you both for far too long.  I would love to be there but my doctor has found extremely abnormally high lab results showing I have a new autoimmune disease and he is sending me to the bay area to Stanford or UC Davus to a Rheumatologist for a complete workup.  I was told at first that I now have Lupes but now believed to be

Dear Mommy,
I miss you very very much. You were always my strenght and made me feel like I was always going to be ok no matter what happend in my crazy life. It makes me feel better knowing I'll always have you there in heaven to help me make right decisions in life. I still need you mom so I hope you touch me like you always did. I have the greatest mom of all time and I'll try to make you proud. I'll miss laughing with you,hugging you and kissing you.I am proud to be you'r first born and I'll miss our unconditional love. I talk to you every day now and I pray to you at night. protect us all Mommy because we still need you until we can be together again. XXXXOOO mamma. My dad gave my mom such a wounderful life. I thank you for that Dad. Dad worked hard to make my mother happy and he did the greatest job  a husband could ever do. Together they were an example of how a marriage should be. Rest for now mom because you will have to deal with me forever! you can't get out of it just because you're in heaven. I'll find away to you just like I always have. See you soon mom. Love  Tony (PISON) Strong

Although Vicki wasn't a big part of my life, the memories of her are constant. I too, can hear her laughter echoing from the last time I saw her. What an amazing woman. If you met her, you remembered her..that she made sure of. I love the way she loved Dad, and kept him straight. I love the way she loved her kids, all kids..unconditionally, as a mother should. I went to visit Dad and Vicki in Arizona when I graduated high school. The thing I remember most about that trip is Vicki jamming to the Footloose Soundtrack, the entire time I was there. In the car, in the house..she was dancing everywhere. She was so full of life, and excitement, and she kept the world cracking up. When she smiled, her whole face smiled and it was contagious. She took me out to experience the world of yard sales. There was this gigantic wooden fork and spoon set that for some reason, I liked, but felt I could live without. They were about 4 ft. tall. Vicki convinced me to buy them, and there I went home on the plane, with fork and spoon, which she had stategically wrapped for me to carry. Geeezz, I needed those?? She laughed hysterically. I am thinking about all of you, and I know how hard it is. Only time will make it easier, but know that you all had a gift with her in your lives. She was truely a class act.
I'm thinking of everyone, if we met or not, and sending all my love. Give Dad a big hug!

Dear Darrell & Family,
  I was very disheartened & sad to hear the news about your beloved wife, mother and my friend who was larger than life.
  Vicki was a riot to work with. She has left me with many great memories. In the 35 years I have been on the YPD, the most memorable and enjoyable were when 
we worked nights together. She was so comical and fun. I loved to pull jokes on her and catch her off guard which was seldom. I vividly recall slipping into the PD early one morning unnoticed to scare her & she nearly KO'd me.  What a punch she could deliver for a petite lady.  
  There were times I would have tunnel vision in our conversations about life, but Vicki often left me with a greater understanding of the big picture. I loved to hear her laughter and shall forever be blessed by her friendship.     
  Please know that our thoughts and prayers shall be with each one of you.          
""Because of a Cross""
 Norm & Glenna Cobb

Vicki was an extroidinary women. She was beautiful,vibrant,funny,and full of spunk!  She could always make me laugh.  If I had a Problem, she would always put things in perspective.  She was everybody's mom.  I have always admired her relationship with her husband Darrell. Even after years of marriage, you knew they still dug eachother , What a Great couple!  Vicki enjoyed the simplicities of life.  A good book,the beauty of nature,and most of all her loved ones.  She watched Anni and I grow up together and at times,she even had to bail us out.  I am lucky to have known her. Vicki will be forever missed.  My thoughts and prayers and heartfelt sympathy go to her family.      
         Connie Malara and family
         Steve,Dante,Dion,Dominic

Grandma i know we were not very close through all these times, but i am still here for you and i love you very much and always will!  but dont think u got rid of me yet i will see you agian very soon and than we will be together forever! im sorry for not being there for you but remember my heart was and it always will be. i love you and miss you greatly. thank all of you that have helped my grandmother especially my grandpa, i love you all
Matthew Ryan Strong

Grand-ma-ma,
      I know the past years we have not talked as much as we both liked but the couple days I recently spent with you are one of many favorte memories I will cherish forever. I got to see my grandmother threw adult eyes and know that she is and was a great loving person with a big heart and one hell of a since of humor! I am glad that I got to bring your first great grand baby down to see you. I was touched to see you respond the way you did to her.I love you and will miss you always.
~Love Brittani, Tyler, and Jaelynn

Darrell and Family,
Vicki will be missed by Jack and I. Whenever we came to Colorado to see you guys Vicki was always a gracious hostess and welcomed us in to her home.  I remember the night we watched the ice hockey game in your camper because we couldn't get reception in the house. Vicki cheered for the Avalance Team with all her might. Vicki had a good heart and soul and God will keep her safe with him. You are all in our prayers. Love, Janet

DJ
I can't just say goodby to Vicki in this little box. From the first day that Frank Valentine introduced Vicki to me I knew we were going to be Friends. Then when you and I met a life long bond was created. Your family became a family to me. Ilove you guys so much. We may be miles apart on the map but I have always kept you close in my thoughts and Prayers. The wonderful memories I have of Vicki will be in my heart for the rest of my life. Janet and I will see you Saturday

I will alsways remember Vicki's amazing sense of humor. Her devotion to her husband and children. And her appriciation for having fun.
Whether we were driving around town blindly looking for a garage sale, or searching thru an antique shop, it was always fun! Coffee and pie stops were a must at least every 2 hours. I will charish these memories that I have of Vicki, and remeber everytime I see her daughter what a fun loving person she was. And to know the hole that is left in the hearts of all her family and those that knew her well. I don't claim to have known her well except for those times I was fortunate enough to spend with her and Angi when she would come to Colorado Springs for a visit. But I do know Angi. I do know the wide open, empty space that is left behind in her life. It will never be healed, only covered over and hidden from the world.

hey grandma i so very sorry that you have not seen very much of me before you died I was shocked to have known you have passed and still i dont believe it happend but this is not good bye i will see you later for when i pass on and go to heaven i will see you once more.You will stay in my heart forever and always and never one day in my life will i forget you!!
I love you so very much
love,
Lauren nicole Strong

To my sister,
   Anyone that knew, Vicki and myself, knows the love and understanding we had. Vicki always tryed to protect me in life, from the time I can remeber. Vicki made sure I was okay. Now comes the time, I feel in my heart, that Vicki is, not only with her family, that Vicki is with me at this time. Vicki now is my Guardian Angel. 
     I can't be there now. I hope Darrell and the family can understand, that I have to be here. I HAVE TO BE HERE   I lost my Brandy and I feel that my sister is with me, and will help me find her. Vicki will help me, she always has. 
  VICKI I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART, YOUR LITTLE BROTHER,TIT, CLIFF

Vicki,
One of my loving sisters of my youth.  How blessed you were with your family and Darrell.  I have been thinking of you and all of us (especially you, Cliff and I).  What a wonderlife life we had growing up.  My sister Marge said a lot of it but what stands out in my mind is the Christmas Eve that you had to sing a solo (Little Town of Bethleham) and you were so scared.  You did a beautiful job and I bet you remembered that song every Christmas of your life.  I loved your mother so much and I know she was guiding you home.  How fortunate you are to be with your mother and grandma again.  You have always been beautiful Vicki, so loving, so caring.  Although we did not get to see each other in our later years our life did parallel.  Both loving husbands and both beautiful children.  How fortunate we have been.  I shall miss you forever as I always have.  You rest in peace my sister and I will see you before you know it.
Cliff, if you are reading this please let me hear from you.  You were the brother I never had.  Maybe in Vicki, we will see each other again.
My blessing and sympathy to your family and we do love you all too.  What more can we ask than to be loved as much as you have been.
Forever, Diane and Gary

Rich, Angi, Sara, Shannon, Sammie, Stevie,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. May the memories that you have of your Mom/Grandma comfort you. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. 
Love, Barb, Stephanie and Scott

Dear Anni & Family
Our Hearts go out to you with the loss of your mother. We wish we could be there to give you comfort in this time of saddness. There are many miles between us Anni, but you will always be close in our hearts.  We know how much you loved your mother.  We love you and send our deepest sympathy out to you and your family.
Love Always,
Susan (Manning) Halpin
Deb (Walford) Henkel
Your York, Ne buddies
oxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

To my special sister in law,
   I am going to really miss you. It was such a wonderful feeling, hearing your voice, that last time, that I didn't think would be the last time. You and Cliff are so much alike. I remember, when we were there one time and cliff stood up to Vicki, about something, and you girls had never seen anyone stand up to her like that but Cliff. Vicki and Cliff have a special bond between them. Cliff loves her with all his heart. Cliff always talks about ""his sister""  Vicki will always be in out hearts. And we love her with all our hearts. 
    Please understand, and I am sorry we can't be there right now. This just isn't the time to be gone. You have no idea what he has been through, with Brandy and now Vicki, he just can't handle it. Vicki used to tell me, to take care of her little brother. We will all see Vicki again, someday. When the love is so stong between people,  just pray that the good lord will help you through each day. And he will. She should of had more time. You asked for more doves, well I have two baby doves that were born. They will be for you. I know you are happy now. Until we see you again, WE LOVE YOU WITH ALL OUR HEARTS    Your sister in law
          Debbie Rogge

Mom... not really sure what to write here. We were fortunate enough to spend so much time together that I don't feel as though we left anything unsaid. 
We earned each other's friendship through lot's of sweat. And, though my tears may seem shed in sorrow, they are really tears of thanks for our having the chance to exist in this world as 'family' for all the time we did. My world has been made a much warmer place by having you here with me. 
Of course, with all the complaining dad and I did about rearranging furniture every weekend, it's funny to realize how much I miss doing that for you... well, except for that damned two ton antique cash register!! ha
Rest peacefully until next we meet. 
Tony

Dear Grandma,
	Wow, I am speechless! I don?'t know where to begin, Grandma although there were times we didn?'t get along; I still love you with all my heart. You have taught me so many things throughout my life. Whether it be how to be a better person to selling jewelry. Grandma the relationship you had with my mom makes me strive to have the same relationship with her and my sisters. The relationship you had with your kids makes me strive to have with my kids, when that day comes. The relationship you have with Grandpa makes me strive to have with Wes. Grandma you are so missed. I wish I could have been there in your last waking moments, but I wasn?'t and I?'m sorry for that. Grandma just remember you were a wonderful grandma, mom, wife, and friend. You were very loved by a lot of people. I will see you again in eternal life, so hang on tight, we all will be there to reunite. I love you and miss you Grandma!
Love,
Sara-Ann Butler
P.S. You everyone that has some sympathy to our family, I thank you for that. I would that to say a special thanks to Michelle for everything you have done.  Tiffany and Dena thanks for helping my mom and Aunt Anni with the funeral arrangements. You guys are wonderful!

Anni and family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Know that I am thinking of you and my prayers are with you all.

My dear neice, Vicki Ann, I will miss your phone calls and your always happy voice.  I have loving memories of you as a little girl and the woman you became.  You will be missed and thought of often. I know you are with your Mom and Dad now. They must be joyous to have their ""little girl"" with them.  My love and sympathy to your family.  Aunt Lena

Vicki Ann, You are so loved!! June, Marge, Mike, Vicki Ann, Cliff and Diane.  Brothers, sisters and cousins who grew up doing everything together.  We spent so much time at our Grandparent's farm.  Our Dads taught us to fish on the river at the bottom of the pasture. The purple hands and feet from the handfuls of mulberries we ate. The gypsies who camped in Grandpa's pasture and gave us music, as we lay on blankets in the yard every summer. So many memories.  Darrel, I know you were the love of Vicki's life. She loved her children and adored her Grandchildren. Our hearts go out to you. As the minister said at her Mother's funeral, ""I can see her dancing her way up the stairs to heaven.""  This is the picture I have of you today, Dear Vicki. I know your Mom and Dad and Grandma were there to take you in their arms.  As I said, you were so loved. Marge

ANGI 
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. JUST REMEMBER THAT YOUR MOM IS IN A BETTER PLACE NOW, ALTHOUGH SHE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL. IN TIME YOU WILL BE REUNITED WITH HER FOR ALL OF ETERNITY. OUR LOVE TO YOU ALL.

Grandma,
 Wow do i miss you, i miss you with all my heart. All of this came so sudden to me i cant even begin to explain it. But with all words can say is that you have been so wonderful to me in my seventeen years of life in this world. i appreciate all you have done for me from the time i was a little girl until now. You mean so much to me that i will and do miss you greatly.You will be in my heart from now until its my time to go. I miss you, and i love you GRANDMA!
             With great love,
          your grandaughter stevie

Rich, Angi, Sara, Shannon, Sami and Stevie-
 There are not many words that will make the sorrow go away. The memories you all have shared about your mom and grandmother tell everyone exactly how wonderful she was and how much she will be missed not only by you but by the many dear friends she had. 
 Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. 
  May God's abiding presence keep and comfort you during this time of sadness.

My heart went out to your whole family on hearing of the passing of Vicki 
May the happy memories you hold in your heart be with you always.

Grandma,
It is so hard to say good-bye to someone who I've shared so many memories with. Whether it was the summers I spent with you in Estas Park, the visit to Texas, or your visits to the springs. You were someone who always had me rolling with laughter. You were the funnest person to joke around with and to gossip with. I am going to miss you terribly. I love you grandma!

Dear Aunt Vicki,
I never got the privilege to meet you but have been told so many wonderful stories about you that I feel I have known you all my life.  The hours we spent in the last eight months talking on the phone has inspired me to be strong and independent like you have been all of your life.  Everyone said our spirits are so much alike, which I know I cannot begin to fill you shoes but I will stay strong and make you and grandpa proud of me.
Love,
Kimberly (Rogge) Harshman

Dear Vicki,
When I married your brother (Cliff)I gained a wonderful family and the best sister anyone could ask for.  The love you gave me and all of your family was so heartwarming and the confidence you gave me to be strong even when we were young & struggling has been with me throughout my life.  I remember when you Darrell and mom & dad came to visit me in Salida and we danced the night away just as we did when we were in our teens.  The years passed, but God brought us back together again during trying times and it was like we were never apart.  I will miss you deeply but you will always be in my heart.  Until we meet again....
Love 
Sherry (Rogge) Middleton

A POEM FOR MY GRANDMA
My grandma just past away on easter day and I wish I could have been there to see her, but I guess life moves on while my grandma is in heaven. God, why did you take her now, I'm only eleven. 
I love you and miss you grandma!
Love Keith

Although I didn't know Vicki as well as a lot of people here, I just have to say how much I miss our ""little"" phone chats while I was at my and Annis store (and Anni wasn't).  Vicki would call, and no kidding, we'd be on the phone for an hour or so, just about what was going on in our lives, the store, and of course about what was happening in Annis life!  What fun talks!  I wish I could have gotten to know her better!  Love her, miss her, Stef

How can one ever express the sense of immediate closeness I felt the day that I was priveleged to meet Vicki.  What a strong and courageous woman to the very end of her life... she offered so much to all she touched....I knew we would be fast friends from the minute we met; a very ""to the point"" woman, which I loved so much about her...most of all, her love for her family and her husband, Darrell were so evident in every conversation we had....I am so blessed to have met her and Darrell and my ""sisters"" Angi and Anni...your mom knew we would all get along so well... you are all my adopted family and I love you all very much!  Vicki will be missed but her spirit is sewn into every one of her children and grandchildren...I can only hope to have a relationship with my children as special as the ones I have seen within my ""new"" family... and above all... the love she had for Darrell was by far a testiment to what ""true love"" really is...amazing and encouraging!  My love to you all.... I still wish I could have done more to help.
Love,
Michelle, Katie and Chris

vicki
i don't know how to say goodby to you.  you will always be in my heart.  we did so many crazy things together but the day you came home from the dentist and couldn't get the pucker power to smoke you made me light up one cig after another and blow it into your mouth.  we laughed so hard and i could write a book on all of our adventures.  i will miss you most of all..  you taught me how to have fun and live.  i will never forget you and i will always remember all of our good times.  love you vicki
LB

Aunt Vicki,
I remember you as a most beautiful and strong woman. Thank you for your example so early on in my life. Though our visits were usually short and spaced out I always enjoyed every minute. I will always, always remember my first visit to the cabin and how I walked right through the screen door and took it right along with me. SO funny! and then how you joked with me about Uncle Darrell and how ""mad"" he would be. I think I actually got a BIG bowl of ice cream out of the whole thing!! Thank you and I am praying for your family as they seek to find solace and peace in these next months.

Dear Aunt Vicki,
I am writing this far too early in your life and there is so much to say.  You have touched my life in so many ways since the day I was born.  I want to thank you for so many memories, but a few in particular.
I thank you for my first yogurt at a little cabin in the woods in the middle of a snow storm.  I thank you for teaching me that dogs need ice cream, too.  I thank you for teaching me how to paint my nails.  I thank you for letting me listen to Purple Rain (including, Darling Nikki).  I thank you for spending hours playing Boggle with me - and for never letting me win.  I thank you for the vocablulary I developed as a result of those games, and for teaching me my favorite word, ""cantankerous.""  But, most of all, I thank you for being you.  Wow, what a woman!
Your loving niece,
Vicki

To my sister and best friend. I will miss you so much. I will miss all our girl chats. You have helped me through a lot tough and good times. You will never be forgotten. You were the best thing that happen to my brother, Darrell. You will be truly missed. I love you and will always. And please don't worry about your children. You have raised great children who will carry on for you. 
I love you.
Hilda and Elmer Craig

We want to let you all know how much Vicki touched our lives and the lives of any one lucky enough to meet her.  We knew you a short while Vicki, but it was great, your laughter and sense of humor will be truly missed. We pray for strenght and courage for the family and friends you graced and we know your legacy will live on in your children and grand children.  We are thinking of all of you, Tom, Kris and the kids

First of all I'd like to send my heart-felt condolences to Vicki's entire family and friends, she is greatly missed. Second, Vicki?.you should be proud that your children you raised?.and your grandchildren that they raised are some of the most incredible people I have ever met. The love that they have for you, everyone should be so lucky. Your memory really will live on through them. Third, although I didn?'t know you for a whole lot of years, which I regret?.I did have some great ?""run-ins?"" with you. Yea, you know what I?'m talking about, hehehe. But I will always remember our last phone conversations. You sure made me laugh. And the stories that I heard about you, they?'d be hard for anyone to beat. Last but not least, Vicki, you should know that the world is a better place because you were in it, and although you?'re no longer with us?.the difference you made here will last forever.

I just want to take a moment to Thank Tiffany and Dena, two very special friends who jumped right in to help Anni and I make our Mothers memorial everything she deserved it to be.. My Mother was my WORLD!!!! I do not write this lightly... She was not only my Mom, but she was my best friend!!whom I looked to every day for her unconditional love,her straight forward advice.. and her mischievious sense of humor,and most of all her forgiveness when i fell short.. The last few weeks of my Mother's life were spent with so much laughter,many tears,and this unmeasurable amount of love. I MISS YOU MAMA SO SO MUCH!!AND I PROMISE YOU I WILL CONTINUE TO TALK TO YOU EVERDAY!! I WILL TELL MY CHILDREN AND MY GRANDCHILDREN ABOUT YOU .I WILL FILL THIS HOME WITH YOUR MEMORY FOR MANY YEARS TO COME. I AM SO LUCKY. SO PROUD TO BE YOUR DAUGHTER. I MISS YOU,AND I LOOK FORWARD TO THE DAY WE ARE TOGETHER AGAIN.  ALWAYS.. YOUR ANG

Grandma,
From the short summers that seemed like a life time to the last weekend I spent with you in March you have always made me feel like a special person. You warmed the room that everyone was in and you made us all laugh until there were tears in our eyes. You are an amazing woman. I want to Thank you for being the woman that I got to call GRANDMA and tell you that I miss you already, however, this is not a good-bye, but more of a I'll see you later. I love you!
Shannon

My heart goes out to the family and friends who knew Vicki Strong.She was a loving person to everyone.She was a second mom to me...She was always there for my good times and bad.She will be sadly missed...love ya.... until we meet again...hugs and kisses....

I personally want to thank everyone for the love and support that our family has recieved.  My mother was my best friend. I will miss her greatly and know that I will someday be back in her loving arms, right were I need to be.  Until then I will live my life to the fullest as I know she would want me to do.  Remember to always tell your family and your friends how much you love them because you will never know if that will be the last time.  I will miss you ""MOM"" until we meet again. 
Anni

Our deepest sympathy goes out to Darrell, family & friends. I will always remember our visits to Estes Park & our visits with Vicki when she came to the Springs to visit . I remember going shopping and stopping for pie and coffee, we didn't get alot of shopping done but we did alot of laughing. Thank You Vicki for all the memories, it was a blessing knowing you! you will be greatly missed but never forgotten!!
Love, Gina,Nick,Ryan,Adam & Austin Brewer

Annie....Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family... 
The Kearney Family

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to my ""adopted family"" and the friends of Vicki. We will all miss her so very much. She was a beautiful soul who had the special insight to know when to give her love and support to those who needed it....family or not....she made you a part of hers. She was classy, sassy and full of good advice! Like a Mom to me. I thank her for giving me my best friend and look forward to the day when we meet again.

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Vicki A. Strong

29 janvier 1944 – 8 avril 2007

Allnutt Funeral & Cremation - Macy

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