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Victoria Waites Obituary

Victoria (Vikki) Lynn Waites, 21, returned to God on March 18, 2004. She was born on June 13, 1982. Vikki graduated Mesa High class of 2000. She was very proud of her letter in Badminton. She played J.V. softball and other sports as evidenced by her Green Belt she earned in Karate. Vikki was very involved in community service through her MYLA activities. Vikki possessed strong desires to help others as in her work as a CNA. She was generous to a fault. Her greatest thrill was graduating COTA. She had become part of something big and wonderful. She was making great plans for the future through this new career. Vikki is survived by her parents Theresa and William Beck; sister Sabrina; brothers: James, Billy and Nate; grandparents, Don and Louise Webster; Aunt Tracy Gillispie-Heck; Cousin, Tyler Gillispie; as well as her ""GG" George Fleming; uncles: Jon Rubi, and Kevin Webster; and cousin Travis Webster; and her extended families including Arizona DOC. Vikki touched many lives all in different ways, she was funny, spirited, melancholy, witty, but most of all had love to give everyone she met. WE love you Vikki, you shall remain in our hearts always. Visitation will be on Thursday, March 25, 2004 from 6-8:00 PM at Meldrum Mortuary, 52 N. Macdonald St., Mesa, AZ 85201. Services will be held on Friday, March 26, 2004 at 10:00 AM at Central Christian Church, 933 N. Lindsay Rd., Mesa, AZ. Burial will be at City of Mesa Cemetery, 1212 N. Center St., Mesa, AZ.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Mar. 24, 2004.

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June 13, 2013

Hi Baby Girl. I am sitting here and looking at your paddle and thinking of all the tea parties we missed together.
The way I feel lately I think I will be seeing you in not too long. Gramps is getting older, but thanks to Grams able to hang on. I think of you often but not often enough. My memory serves me well and I miss you. Pet Stella, Boomer, Panda, Smoothi, Macho, and I'm sure you remember the others for me. I could sure use you for help around here. That's about it for my rambling. Looking forward to our drink this after noon. Love you. Grrrr

Louise Webster

June 12, 2012

June 13, 2012

Today you would be thirty
It's hard for us to grasp
God took you at twenty one
He didn't even ask

We would love to see
Your life played out
You had so many dreams

We think of you in heaven
And hope your dreams are true
For we will never get to see
The wonder that was you.

Vikki, you are missed more than words can say.
Beautiful face.

Love you forever

Grams

tracy gillispie

March 18, 2012

Thinking of you today, missing you everyday...Love, Aunt Tracy

March 18, 2012

Oh my where have the years gone? As I sit here thinking about the last 8 years without you here, I realize that I carry you with me every day. Casual thoughts and snapshots in my heart keep you with me. I find myself having conversations with you and even if you don't answer those I ask, the sound of your voice plays over in my mind, and I smile. FOREVER in MY HEART... MY DARLING DAUGHTER.

Tyler

January 10, 2012

Vik, I need you here now more than ever. I love you so much. I'd give anything to have you back.

Don Webster

December 30, 2011

Hi Vick. Just finished lunch with your Mom and enjoyed it a lot. Used the gift card that Brina gave me for Christmas and ate a lot of the gummy bears that Jamie gave me for Christmas (Love those things )
Talked your Mom about your choice of drinks and how many I have had to endure each year with you. Even though they are great I'd like for you to switch to Crown Royal if you can afford it. If not, Segram 7 will do.
Oh, I got a real nice picture of Teddy Bear from Billy but have to get some hangers to get it up on my offic wall along side of your paddle.
Well, that's it for now. Just want you to know that I'm always thinking of you.............Love GRRRRRRR

Cassie Smith

October 11, 2011

I just learned of Vikki's passing. We went to Mesa High together. I was also on the badminton and softball team. We were friends for only a brief time. We hung out a few times. I even did her hair and makeup one day after school. I was very saddened to hear the news. Was she buried in Arizona? I would like to visit her grave site if it's in Arizona. My deepest condolences are with her family and friends.

Gramps Webster

September 30, 2011

Hi. October already. Wish you were here to help give out candy on Holloween.
Working 3 days a week now at the theater, but it's rough for me. Especially since I had my one knee replaced, but I know Grams wants me out of her house so she can do her thing so I'll do my best to keep on going. Going to watch your little sister run Track late this afternoon. Thinking of you always. Love You...GRAMPS.

Gramps

May 16, 2011

Hi... I wrote a message yesterday but I don't know if it got upstairs to you, so I'll write again. Just jabbering away.
Taking Tyler to Chick Filet for lunch and then off for a Jamba Juice. Called work to get off tomorrow to get what I hope is the final clearance for one of my knee surguries. We'll see. Going to have lunch with your Mom in the next week or two when she gets off of work for the summer. So many things bring back memories of you and I love that. I also love you...... GRAMPS

March 18, 2011

I find it hard to believe 7 years have passed since you went away. There is not a day that goes by without some thought of you,the things we did together, the things you did to make me angry(they make me smile now),it was just you! When the kids and I drive we play "slug bug" ,but when I'm alone I play with you. You are always with me.Forever and always.....Mom

February 16, 2010

Hi Vik.. Gramps here. By now you should know that Stella has come to join you. You loved Stella and she loved you. Play with her and enjoy her. Love Gramps

GRAMPS

November 13, 2009

Hi Sweetheart. Just sitting in front of my computer and looked at the wall and saw "Granpa's Paddle". It's been around for quite a while. Just wish I could use it on you now. Everyday I look at my key ring and think of you. The one that you gave me for the Christmas of 1982. Hang in there baby. It won't be long. I love you.
GRAMPS

uncle Chris

March 14, 2009

Dispassionate cruelty is the nature of time. Passing too quickly it leaves us behind. What we do, where we go, it all seems so pointless...

Trees and rocks laugh at us: scoff and mock the feebleness of our flesh and bone. Our lives pass in the blink of an eye and then: we are no more...

But gratefully we are no less than the cherished memories we leave behind. We met only once, when you were five. "Grandma" brought you to my "big house" in the mountains. Too young to understand the truth you thought I was important...

You laughed at my jokes. You clapped and stared with wonder at my magic tricks. These are the cherished memories I have of your brief journey through my squandered life. I gave mine away and yours was taken much too soon...

I would have given mine for yours without question. You thought I was important. And that is what makes you important to me. I will always cherish the memories you left behind...

I don't believe in God, but sometimes I hope that I am wrong and he will forgive my foolishness. And if he does I hope to see you on the other side to thank you for the memories...

James

February 27, 2009

Hey Vikki it's me James. I miss you. I am not very happy without you. I hope you are doing alright because I am not. I remember when you took all of us kids out the one night that mom and dad were on date and you bought us a whole lot of things.

Casey Dann

December 24, 2008

Tomorrow is Christmas. And I am so not in the Christmas spirit this year. The little black puppy, Jack, that I bought right before you moved in with me, the one my mom had while she was taking care of my grandma, well he died the other day at 5 years. And I have to make the choice of putting Eso to sleep or not on Monday. I have been seeing this guy since August and right now him and I are having communication problems. And you arent here to hang out with on Christmas like we used to do, or go to a Christmas Day movie, or after Christmas shopping. This year is just not Christmassy. I just got back from Hawaii, where it was 80*, I have a sunburn and its icey here! I think my burn has frostbite! I visited you and Alicia earlier this year. I hope you liked the yellow flowers I left. I wanted to stop and say Merry Christmas.
Miss you like always!

Casey Dann

June 16, 2008

Hi Vikki.
I was thinking about you on your birthday. I even went to go see a scary movie that came out on Friday the 13th. It was a movie you would have gone to see so I saw it instead.
Miss you
Casey

Louise Webster

June 13, 2008

Hi Vikki

Another birthday is here. The fourth one without you. We are all getting ready to visit you, celebrate your 26th birthday for you. You mom says that you always loved it when you birthday fell on Friday the 13th.
I hope you will be able to see all your balloons as they float up to you.

We miss you so very much Vikki.

Love, GR

Casey

June 14, 2007

Hi Vikki
Yesturday was your birthday. It doesnt seem like it has even been that long. I miss you. We all miss you. I wish I was able to be with the family to celebrate with you, but it is so hard for me to get away right now. Either way, I know you were there with them celebrating. Happy Birthday Vikki

MOM

June 13, 2007

June13 has come again,another without you to share... We all carry our own special image of you in our minds, mine is that impish glare you so often used to show your own minds determination with your sense of humor ever so present. Always in my thoughts...Balloons to you again my sweet VIKKI

JoAnn Angim

December 7, 2006

Hi Vikki
well the holiday season is here, has been for a few weeks... I think of you often and your family... I just wanted to say that... I know you are missed by many..but never from their / our hearts and thoughts
Love,
JoAnn

Grrrrr

June 12, 2006

Happy Birthday a day early. Grams is out getting something for our celebration tomorrow and I'm sure Tracy is working on something also as is your Mom and Bill. Hope your Mom got some JD so we can have our annual drink (Yuck) But I'll be there. Love Ya..... Grrrr

Casey Dann

March 21, 2006

Hey Vikki,

Sorry I am a few days late on writing this. I am at school training narcotic dogs right now. This is really interesting work. You would like this if you were here. I just wanted to say hi really quick. I am sorry I dont have a lot to say at this time. Miss you tons.

Casey

Gr

March 18, 2006

Hi Sweetheart. Today is the day we are going to try to go out and plant some sod on your gravesite. Think of you all the time. Especially when I am tryig to put my soda back into the holder in my truck. Love You and Miss You..GR.

Casey Dann

February 18, 2006

Hey Vikki,

I miss my best friend. I really wish you were here still. I could have used your support and your advise last year. I really needed it. I am in Texas right now. I just graduated dog school. I am now a certified animal behavior specialist. Pretty cool huh! I think it is. I go back to school next month for another 4 weeks. This class is going to certify me on how to do Police K-9 training and techniques. I dont know what plans I have after that. Im just going to wait and see where I head off too. I met a great guy, I emailed your mom told her all about him. I wish you could meet him. I really miss my best friend. I have a big empty hole in my heart now and it just doesnt ever get full. I have friends, but I dont talk to them like I used to talk to you. Its just not the same anymore. Well its 27 degrees here in Texas right now, so I am going to go and get warm. Just wanted to stop in and write a little something. Miss ya much.

JoAnn Anglim

January 12, 2006

Hi Vikki... I was just thinking about you and wanted to say HI ...hope ya don't think that is silly, spur of the moment things like this... think of you often... hope you are smiling down on all your friends and family...

Take care and know you will never be forgotten ...

JoAnn

december 2005 Merry Christmas VIKKI

January 4, 2006

JoAnn Anglim

August 14, 2005

Hey Vikki, just wanted to say Hi and let you know that I am thinking about you... I talk to your GrPa Webster almost daily via email...Love that man as I know you did/do..... hey, if you get a chance to talk one on one with God...would you tell Him to watch over GrPa and GrMa Webster extra close for me...much appreciated... I know you must being doing good...how else could you be doing considering where you are :) You are so missed here by all the people you knew and even the ones (like myself) that you didn't get to know.

well guess I will sign off now with a big " God Bless You Girl" and will talk to you again soon.

Be good and thanks for doing me that favor :)

JoAnn

Casey Dann

August 3, 2005

Hey Vikki, I stoped by to see you this last weekend. Just to let you know, you were there. I miss you. You were my best friend and I havent forgotten about that. I am not as good as I should be about visiting you on your birthday, but I do visit you every week or 2. Well I just wanted to write a quick hi.

Miss you very much.

here's to you VIKKI

June 15, 2005

Tyler Gillispie

June 13, 2005

Vik, it has been a hard year here without you. I truly miss you and your ability to always put a smile on my face. However, just knowing that you are in a better place makes my whole day a lot brighter. To you Vikki, on your 23rd birthday! We love and miss you more than anyone could ever know. TTFN!

Grrrrrr Webster

June 13, 2005

Hey!.... 23? We are getting ready to go out to see you. My Sister Jo said Happy Birthday. I have the JD and we will get the coke-cola on the way out. I guess your Mom, Dad, Gr & Gr, Tracy, Tyler, and all your brothers and sisters will be there. Got Gr's famous Mac & Cheese, Aunt Tracy,s famous chicken, you Mom's famous pasta salad (everybody in our family is famous for something), deviled eggs, olives, and I don't know what else. Sure do miss you and could use your help around here since I'm fading fast as a repairer of things. Love you and will see you soon.



Love Grrrrrrrr

JoAnn Anglim

June 13, 2005

Happy Birthday Vikki!!! I wanted you to know that I am thinking about you today on your special day.... Not that I don't think about you always...but even MORE today.... I know that you are in a good place .... and smiling down on all your friends and family honering and celebrating today with you... Take care girl

love,

JoAnn

PS...enjoy your drink with GPWebster :)

Louise Webster

June 13, 2005

Hi Vik



We are gettig ready for your birthday picnic today. You would be 23 now. Oh how we miss you.

I hope that there is a way that you will be watching us. We will be sending baloons up to you. There will be a Tigger in there.



I can't say happy birthday Vikki because I do not feel it can be happy without your family to help you celebrate. We wish, so much, that you could still be here, with us, to celebrate this twenty third birtday of yours.



We will all be there for you tomorrow, sending all our love to you.



Love and miss you forever.....GR

tracy gillispie

June 12, 2005

Another birthday Vik, we will all be with you having once again all your favorite foods and of course Grandpa will have your traditional birthday drink(yuk) I thought i taught you better than JD and coke!!!I like so many of us dont know if it is right to celebrate because you are gone, but I think to celebrate your birth, and all that is has brought to us cannot be wrong so this will be our family tradition for many years to come and I will always i dont care where life takes me my promise to you is I will always be with you on June 13th what a joy it has been to be your Aunt i was an Aunt for the first time as a teenager and what a feeling it was I was so proud to be called Aunt Tracy Gotta go tears are falling i love you so much... Aunt T...

Casey Dann

May 16, 2005

Hey Vikki, I know I am very bad at writing to you but as you know I stop by every week to see you. I wish you were here. I finally met someone and a wedding is in the near future and you are supposed to be in it. I know you will be there though. I know. This year has been a very busy one let me tell you. You are also missing out on the best dog that I have ever had, a german shepherd. But he visits you as well. Its been a year and almost 2 months and it has been a lonely one for all of us. We all know you are still with us through the whole day. Anyways I hope you are staying out of trouble. Talk to you soon.

Gr Webster

March 27, 2005

Hi!...Happy Easter. It's not like me to be late, but I am so we'll use it for a one year message and an Easter greeting. I'm also late in having our drink together (Jack Daniels and Coke). But trust me, I'll get there soon and we'll have it together.Just finished your final income tax a couple of days ago and didn't want it to end. I don't say much or react much, but beleive me, you are on my mind daily and I love you and miss you. Be a good girl.



Love Grrrr

JoAnn Anglim

March 26, 2005

Vikki

Just wanted you to know that I think about you often and the family you left behind.... You were very much loved and still are... Everyone misses you so much and each and every day is somewhat of a chore to get through for each of them.... their lives have changed because of your leaving....but their love for you will never change.... Rest in Peace.... and be the Happy Beautiful woman you were while here on earth with us...

JoAnn

Tracy Gillispie

March 18, 2005

Vikki,

I have been thinking about you today especially I hope these words reach you I hope you know how much you are loved and by how many people. One year, is it possible? Havent heard your laugh, your voice,or seen your beautiful face for one year, just isnt right but we all make it through from day to day just one day at a time. This time of the year is just dreary I remember last year I was making an Easter bag for you, I never got to give it to you. I think my heart is broken because I just dont ever feel right anymore I keep your picture with me every day, but I would much rather have you here even if I could only see you occasionally that would be better than a picture. So please let these words reach you... I love you Vik.

Always... Aunt T.

March 18, 2005

Vikki....so much left undone,but the important words were spoken.

"I LOVE YOU"

Always,

Mom

Grandma Webster

March 16, 2005

Well Vic, it has been one year today since I last saw you. We spent the morning together and had a good time laughing and teasing each other. Oh how I wish it could have lasted.



I miss you more everyday. In two days it will be a year since you left us. In some ways it seems like yesterday and others, it seems like forever.



I shall miss you and love you forever.



Love, Gr.

Dad

November 25, 2004

My dearest, sweet Vikki,

We are today celebrating our first Thanksgiving without you. The whole family was in attendance except for you and John, who is serving our country in Iraq. My I share with you a short prayer?

Heavenly Father, we thank you for a time to gather together as a family to rejoice in all of the good things that you have given us this past year. You have given us a wonderful country to live in. You have given us such a supportive and close family. Our hearts and prayers go to those family members who could not be with us this Thanksgiving Season.

We thank you for your peace, comfort, and your joy.

We ask for peace that through Vikki’s passing, we may still celebrate the good times shared as a family.

We will take comfort that through Vikki’s faith; she still lives, just not with us.

We ask for your joy, as although we are saddened by her short time with us, we are joyful for the moments we had together, where she enriched our lives.

And finally we are so ever thankful for the little ones that you have entrusted to our care that we may always be there to help nurture them, and to watch them grow. Keep us steady at our task, which in many ways is only just beginning.

In your Son’s name, Amen

JoAnn anglim

September 20, 2004

Vikki

I see that grandma and grandpa have written to you...I too think about you so very often even though I never met you in person..I feel the heart aches your grandparents do...I pray for you and them to be at peace and to show our love for one another each day... You are so missed and forever in our thoughts and prayers.

Gr (Gramps)

September 18, 2004

Well, Sweetie. It's been six months today and I intended to be the first to write you, but I see Gr (Grams) beat me to it. I know all of the family have bad days on the various anniversaries of your passing.



You know, when I wrote that poem to God about 20 years ago, just hoping that I would live to see you become a lady, I had no idea that I was it was your longevitgy I was writing about rather than my own

I would trade you places right knowing that you were in the twilight of becomeing what we hoped for you and what I'm sure you had searched for so may years for yourself.

I talk to you all the time. At work, driving home, just sitting in my office. I love you and miss you. Please know that.

Here's a beautiful face for now, so sleep well my little imp.

Love Gr (Gramps)

Grams Webster

September 18, 2004

Hi Vikki

I went to visit with you yesterday. I miss you so much. I cannot believe that you have been gone six months. I don't think that any of us will get over your leaving.It was just too fast. We talk about you everyday, miss you everyday, love you everyday. Well I better say goodbye for this time. Love you forever Vikki.

Love Grams (Gr)

Tracy Gillispie

September 2, 2004

Hey Vik, just thinking about you today,it seems silly to write on a computer to you but maybe just maybe you are able to see how much you are thought of and how much you are missed, i just hpoe you know these things. I will see you again one day.

Love Aunt "T"

Vikki so excited and proud COTA rifle range

August 7, 2004

casey dann

July 23, 2004

Vikki, sorry it took me so long to write. I have no excuse. You were my best friend and you always will be. You were always there for me when I needed you and when you needed me I was there for you as well. The day that you left us was the day I was told that my grandma had less then 6 months. It wasnt supposed to be you, that wasnt planned, it wasnt fair. My grandma left us on Mother's Day, not too long after you. So I know you have company. I miss you both dearly. This has been a very hard year and you arent here anymore to help me through it.I know its more peaceful where you are so I am not going to hold it against you. I an sorry I didnt listen to your advise very often, half of the time I ended up regretting my choice of doing opposite of what you told me to do. I am sorry I never called you back that Wednesday night. I am sorry I wasnt here for you when you needed me around the most. It just wasnt supposed to happen that way. You were supposed to help me plan my wedding and everything.bI havent forgotten about you, it just took me a long tiem to write this, like I said, I have not excuses. You and Alicia were my best friends and now you both are with my grandma as well.

I go by and see you all the time.

I hope you are resting well.

Casey

MICHAEL BARBATO

July 14, 2004

DEAR THERESA AND FAMILY,

PLEASE ACCEPT MY MOST SINCERE AND HEARTFELT SYMPATHY FOR VIKKI'S PASSING. I KNOW HOW MUCH SHE MEANT TO YOU AND THE FAMILY. SHE WAS WITHOUT A DOUBT A SPECIAL PERSON WHO LEFT AN INDELIBLE IMPRINT IN THE LIVES OF EVERYONE WHO HAD THE FORTUNE OF MEETING HER, INCLUDING MYSELF. I AM SO THANKFUL FOR THE FEW YEARS THAT I WATCHED VIKKI GROW UP BETWEEN THE AGES OF 2 TO 5. SHE WAS A BEAUTIFUL AND GIFTED CHILD WITH SO MUCH LOVE TO GIVE.EVEN THOUGH I NEVER SAW VIKKI AFTER 1987 I ALWAYS KNEW SHE WOULD GROW UP TO BE THE WONDERFUL PERSON SHE WAS AND LOVED BY MANY. I TRULY CHERISH THE TIME WE HAD SPENT TOGETHER, AS IT WILL REMAIN FOREVER IN MY MEMORY. EVEN THOUGH HER PASSING BRINGS ME GREAT SADNESS, I DO FEEL SOME JOY IN KNOWING THAT SHE IS IN GOOD HANDS AND SOMEDAY I WILL FEEL HER PRESENCE AGAIN.

I LOVE YOU VIKKI

MICHAEL J. BARBATO

Senior yearbook Mesa High 2000

July 7, 2004

Her very first donut with Grampa

July 7, 2004

Three generations

July 7, 2004

Vikki MESA HIGH Class of 2000

July 7, 2004

Just being VIKKI

July 7, 2004

Gr (Grandma) Webster

June 18, 2004

My sweet Vikki



Today is three months since you left us. It seems like only yesterday we were together, laughing and having a good time. I wish I had known that we would only have two more days with you. I would have made our last day together last a little longer.



I miss you so much Vik.



I am saving up beautiful faces till I see you again.



Rest easy baby girl. I love you.



Gr (Grandma)

JoAnn anglim

June 15, 2004

Vikki

I am thinking so much about you lately, with your birthday and all. I think about your family alot too.. Praying that they are finding peace and knowing that you are happy and at peace in heaven.

my thoughts are with all of them and you are included in my prayers.

happy birthay girl..

Jo Ann Anglim

Bill Beck

June 13, 2004

Dearest Vikki,

I want to wish you the happiest of b-days, we celebrated with you in spirit today at your place, as we released 22 balloons in your honor to commemorate each of your years. We all enjoyed some of your favorite foods, with everyone taking their part in preparing your preferred cuisine. I miss you so very much, but each time one of your songs is played on the radio, or if I see a Tigger, or my eyes happen to catch a glimpse of a wild daisy along the roadside, I am warmed in my heart by happy thoughts of you. I am often stopped by people who may have just recently heard of your passing, they want to somehow impart words of comfort to me, but I find myself just giving them their own chance for closure. We are moving past the mourning stage and into the celebration of your life where you will always live fondly in our hearts.

Rest well in the arms of Jesus,

Dad

billy beck

June 13, 2004

Dear Vikki,

I miss you very much and i hope that you are having a great time.

XOXOXO Love,

Billy

j-bucket

June 13, 2004

HAPPY BIRTHDAY VIKKI.

I Love you.

We let go of 22 balloons today and we watched them fly far away and then they were gone I think that they got to you

SABRINA

June 13, 2004

Happy B-day Vikki I love you and miss you.We had a great visit to you

hope you're happy.

LOVE Sabrina

Gr Gramps

June 13, 2004

Hey!.... HAPPY BIRTHDAY.. We will be seeing you in a couple of hours to celebrate your #22. Gr has got her famous Mac & Chees, Aunt Tracy with her "I Can eat it as fast as you can make it" Chicken, Mom with her "You Never Make Enough" Pasta Salad and I get to do the honors as we did on your 21st. I get to Drink the JD and Coke (Ugh!...I thought I taught you better than that. We all Love you and it's just our way of showing how much. See you in a few... Love Ya............Grrr

MOM

June 13, 2004

my Vik,

Today you would be 22 years old.Although you are no longer here we still feel you with us.When I think of you,I am overcome with a sense of comfort and peace.I see your face and feel your sense of humor.Although we miss your physical being, I know you are still with us.With love to you today and always.................

Tyler

June 12, 2004

Vikki,



We miss you so much. You've been a great cousin and friend to me. Have a happy 22!

Love,

Tyler

Tracy gillispie

June 12, 2004

June 13th,2004 Well Vik, today is your 22nd birthday I think of you daily and I talk to your mom all the time about you and she assures me that you are in a place where you are loved for the beautiful soul that you are, this makes things down here a little easier, knowing that you are well looked after. Those of us who love you will all be with you on your birthday, each of us made your favorite foods, my dish of course the ever great tasting fried chicken, that you never let me finish taking out of the basket before you would dig in!I know where you are you will have a happy birthday I hope you look for us celebrating your day and see how much you are loved and missed.

Love,

Aunt "T"

mom

April 17, 2004

For my little bear, I've been strong these last 4 weeks,but I think I'm full of tears, cause ther starting to leak out.I know you are in a much better place now and no one can cause you any pain or sadness. I do miss all the things we shared together,the fun we had shopping playing tag in the store, people would look at us crazy.I miss hearing you call "Hey Lady" when you wanted my attention.That started at work you couldn't call me mom and you didn't feel comfortable calling me Theresa, so you started "Hey Lady" and it just stuck.I love you,and miss you terribly.I do beautiful face on your picture now,wishing I had just one more time to tell you I LOVE YOU.I know when you left us you had no doubts about that, I think thats where I've gotten my strength so far,knowing you knew I loved you and stood up for you and behind you when nessesary.You made me the proud mother of a young woman.

XXXXOOOOOO

Joyce and Don Floyd

April 13, 2004

Dearest Vikki,



The words of this poem,written by a mother in memory of her son, help to express our sentiments this morning.



'If only I could see you one last time,

I would study your features more closely,

capturing the memory in mind.



If only I could hear you one last time,

I would listen to your voice with open ears.

If only I could touch you one last time,

I would feel your warmth and love beneath my fingers.

If only I could smell you one last time,

I would breath deeply forever, remembering your scent.



If only I could talk to you one last time

I would tell you that I will always love you.

If only I could have one last time...

I would tell you to live each day in awareness

For we know not what tomorrow will bring.'



You are missed SO much and by SO many. The memory of your beautiful spirit will live on in our hearts until that time when we will see your sweet face once again.



We love and miss you so much,

Gr Webster

April 9, 2004

Well, Little Girl. It's only been 3 weeks that you have been gone and I think of you all the time. It's 3 AM and up at the computer thinking of you... I love you and miss you.............GR

Brandi Demsko

April 7, 2004

I only knew Vikki from when Don and Louise lived next door to my grandparents (Tom and Connie) and we would play together. I am very sorry to hear about her passing on. It was a pleasure to read the other entries and learn that she was very loved. My condolences to her family and friends.

Randy Oka

April 3, 2004

Bill & Terry,

She was here a very short time but will be remembered a very long time.

Heaven is not a bad place to be...Thank the lord that she knew him. God's Speed RO

Kim and Nikolas Oka

March 29, 2004

Bill, Teri, Nate, Billy, Sabrina and James:

Our symphathy and prayers are with you. Vikki was such an incredibly kind and loving spirit with a heart of gold. I smile when I think of her quick wit and sense of humor. We will miss her. We love you all so much and we are here for you.

Lucy Rouse

March 27, 2004

I"m sorry I did not let her win at least one card game. She was a good kid.

Ralph Armijo

March 26, 2004

She will be missed. I know my Mom enjoyed the time that Vikki spent with her, playing card games.

JOELY AND LARRY MARTIN

March 26, 2004

Teri, Bill, kids, Tracy, Aunt Louise and Don I can't imagine the loss that you all are feeling to lose a child at any age is horrible. Know that our prayers continue to be with you all and that Vikki will be missed!

Rachel Robertson

March 25, 2004

My deepest sympathies go out to the Beck family and relatives. Vikki was a joy to work with and hang around with. She always had something interesting to talk about, and she livened up any atmosphere. It's a sad that she couldn't be with us longer, but I have a feeling her Heavenly Father has a need for someone like her in heaven and she'll be well taken care of.

Robin Lipshin

March 25, 2004

Don & Louise



I am so sorry to have heard the news about Vicki. My thoughts are with you.

Rich & Kathy Lipshin

March 25, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.

Mike & June Adams

March 25, 2004

Don & Louise, Teri & Bill & Family,

It has been many years since we last saw Vikki when she was a vibrant little girl & it has been inspiring to read this guest book & learn of the personality & qualities of the more grown-up Vikki that many shared. You have all been in our thoughts & prayers & will continue to be as we share this sad time with you in spirit. May you find love & strength from each other & peace & comfort from our Heavenly Father. We know that Vikki is having many exciting new adventures now in heaven & hope that this thought will help to heal your hearts until you're with her again.

With Love, Mike & June

angie armijo

March 25, 2004

My sympathy is with you. I always enjoyed being around you. I remember Vikki as the cute little cousin with the great smile.

Nancy Fahnestock

March 24, 2004

Our Dear Little Vikki-so sad to say goodbye so soon. You are like one of my own. You and Brian were inseperable during your grade school years in Anaheim, CA. I remember your sweet smile and playful nature.

To all your family and friends, May God give you peace knowing Vikki will always be remembered fondly.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you,

Fred, Nancy and Brian Fahnestock

Tracy Dudzik

March 24, 2004

Your life made the the World a richer and better place. Your loss makes us all a bit poorer. The gift of your love and the memories you leave behind will be how we all remember you. My prayers are with your family at this difficult time.

Joyce Armijo

March 24, 2004

I always enjoyed having Vikki visit me. I was so proud of her in her work with MYLA and DOC. She loved to tease me with her cats and regarding my love of the Suns. I am sorry her life ended just when she was proving what a fine young adult she was becoming. I will miss her smile and her wit!

John Marinello

March 24, 2004

Vikki

It seems like yesterday when you would ride you're bike up the block and stop to take time to talk with me.

You were always a good and honest friend to my son Michael.

I will never forget you're smile. When you would smile you're eyes would squint, it always left me inside with a good hearted feeling. Now our Lord will see that loving smile forever.

Michael and I will miss you

John

Lynn Jones

March 24, 2004

Don and Louise and Family. I am so sorry for your loss and hope God will be with you in your time of need and comfort.

Lynn Jones

Tyler Gillispie

March 24, 2004

Vikki, you were an outstanding cousin and had a great character. You will be missed by everyone in the family. We love you.

Tracy gillispie

March 24, 2004

Our sweet Vikki, how much of a void you left can never be described.You are such a good girl, giving your last of anything if it would help someone else.I pray that you are at peace and everything is beautiful where you are. I will miss you for all the rest of my days we were so much alike. To my sister words can never say how very sorry I am that Vikki was taken away from you. I love you Vik..Aunt Tracy

TI-double GRR--R

Trevor & Tina Anglim

March 24, 2004

We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love, Trevor, Tina, Tony, Ty & Trey Anglim

Della Jacobsen & Family

March 24, 2004

Vikki - a wonderful little Rose that is now blooming in God's garden. You will be missed by many and you have left good memories of your short visit here on Earth

Tom & Connie Demsko

March 24, 2004

With our very deepest sympathy to all of Vikki's family. We'll be with you in spirit, thoughts and prayers. God bless you in your time of sorrow. Love, Tom & Connie

Dave Lilly

March 24, 2004

Theresa and William, Sabrina, James, Billy and Nate -



I am a friend of Vikki's grandparents, Don and Louise Webster. Please allow me to extend my deepest condolencses.



Losing someone so young is so sad. I hope you find strength in her memories.

James Ramey

March 24, 2004

Uncle Don, Aunt Louise,and the Waites family,



I am terribly sorry for your loss. Having lost my brother Todd, I know the void such a loss can create, but the memory and love will live on. She seemed like a girl so full of spirit. You are in my thoughts.



Jimmy

Jason Ramey

March 24, 2004

Sorry for your loss.



Jason Ramey

Kari Webster

March 24, 2004

I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much Vikki was loved by all of her family. I was so happy that she had found something that she loved to do and really was finding joy in her life. I am sorry that I don't have memories to share, but I share the loss of everyone in my family. I love you all and my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Kevin and I are here for you if you need anything



Kari Webster

Kevin Webster

March 24, 2004

I will always remember Vikki as a little girl who just loved to play in the pool. The water was her passion, and she excelled at it. Some other memories of mine are watching her play softball her very first year and riding in my lap in the car when it was common practice to not wear seatbelts. I am so proud of her for getting into the Arizona Department of Corrections and following her Uncle Kevin's footsteps in a small way. She will will dearly missed, but never forgotten in our hearts.

Kathi and Travis Webster

March 24, 2004

We are very sorry about this tragedy. It was always a pleasure to see Vikki when we visited Az, which wasn't too often. Why are the good ones taken so young???

DIANA LAYTON

March 24, 2004

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts,prayers and love are with you. Love Dee

JoAnn Anglim

March 24, 2004

My heart felt sympathy on your loss of Vikki. What I just read about her touched me. She was a remarkable woman on her road to better things... Her road ended here but continues in a much better place. My prayers are with you.

JoAnn and Ace Anglim

March 24, 2004

Our deepest and sincere sympathy in your loss of Vickie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bill Beck

March 24, 2004

Vikki will be greatly missed by her family, and I am sure that she has found peace. I look forward to the time that we will all be reunited at the feet of our Father.

the Becks

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