Vicki Andersen Knudson of Salt Lake City, Utah passed away August 13, 2018 while surrounded by her family. She was 76 years old.
Vicki is survived by her husband, Jerry Knudson; her children Gerald, Martha (Tyler Dickman), Joseph (Natalie), and Michael (Cyndie); and her grandchildren Nathan, Thomas, Culver, Camden, and Ruby. She is preceded in death by her parents Dr. Culver R. and Lois Andersen of American Fork, Utah.
Vicki was born in 1942 in American Fork, Utah. The youngest of three sisters, Vicki was blessed with a kind heart, intelligence, humor, beauty, and a good disposition. She graduated from American Fork High School in 1960. Vicki loved high school. She especially enjoyed spending time with friends, attending school dances, and cheerleading. Vicki went on to attend the University of Utah, graduating in 1964 with a bachelor degree in elementary education. While there she was a U of U song leader, a member of Delta Gamma, and a member of the Little Sisters of Minerva.
Vicki and Jerry married in 1965. They settled in Salt Lake City where Vicki worked as an elementary school teacher. The pair later welcomed four children into their home. Vicki loved being a mother and adored her children. They remember her teaching them the importance of honesty, integrity, kindness, making good choices, and getting a solid education.
As her children got a little older, Vicki returned to teaching until her retirement in 2006. She often remarked how much she liked the children she taught and how she was constantly learning from them. In addition to her teaching, Vicki collected antiques, often visiting antique shops and shows with her sisters and friends. She also loved watching the Utah Jazz, especially the 2018 playoffs! Vicki was interested in people, loved conversation, giving advice, and hearing the latest news. The obituary and comic sections of the newspaper were her favorites. Vicki was very proud of her family, where she came from, and her Utah pioneer heritage. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Vicki will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She lived her life with a pure heart and had a smile and kind word for everyone. We love you Mom and will miss you every single day.
The family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff at LDS Hospital East 8 and The Loveland Clinic for Blood Cancer Therapy for their loving care of Vicki. Forming these special relationships was a silver lining of the past year.
Family and friends are welcome to visit with the family at The Wasatch Lawn and Memorial Park Mortuary between 9 and 10 a.m. on Monday, August 20, 2018. A graveside service will follow at 10:30 a.m. Following the service, there will be a celebration of Vicki’s life at The Country Club from 12:30 until 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Utah.
