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VICTORIA JEAN "VICKY" WILLMS

VICTORIA JEAN "VICKY" WILLMS obituary

VICTORIA WILLMS Obituary

Victoria "Vicky" Jean Willms Age 66, of Novato, CA died peacefully in her home on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 after a short but courageous battle with brain cancer. Born in Dillon, SC, February 1, 1944 to Peter and Mary Reinhart Willms, Vicky had a passion for helping others and received her BS in Nursing in 1966 from the Medical College of Virginia. She moved to San Francisco in 1968 where she had a successful and respected career at Pacific Presbyterian Medical Center from 1968 to 1991, advancing to Vice President of Nursing Services. While continuing her work as an RN, Vicky pursued her true passion to become an acupuncturist, earning her degree in 1995. She was a respected practitioner at 9 Corners Wellness Center in Novato and Classical Five Element Acupuncture in Mill Valley. Vicky was an avid dog lover and competed in agility with her Australian Shepherd Jesse. She loved the hills of Marin and spent weekends hiking them. She took pleasure in cooking for others and added her Southern flare to every meal. She also enjoyed any sport she had time to watch including basketball, football, baseball and tennis. Vicky was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Karl Willms Sr. and two sisters, Lorinda W. McMakin and Ann Willms Coleman. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Nancy "Mama" V. Willms; brother-in-law, John H. Coleman; three nieces, Sallylee W. Mansfield and husband Joseph, Pamela J. Rogers, and Jordan N. Willms; four nephews, Robert K. Willms Jr. and wife Mary, John Robert Coleman and wife Lisa, Kevin P. Coleman and wife SueAnn, and Peter M. Coleman and wife Kristen; and many great and great-great nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Vicky's life will be held Saturday, December 4, from 2-4 pm at the Marin Humane Society in the Tormanen Room. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Marin Humane Society.

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Published by Marin Independent Journal from Nov. 24 to Nov. 30, 2010.

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Angela Bowling

November 18, 2024

Remembering happy times with Vicky. Love, Angela Thackston Bowling

Angela Thackston Bowling

November 18, 2022

I miss you, Vicky. Rest in peace. Angela Thackston Bowling.

December 14, 2010

Dear Vicky, your energy still lingers here at CPMC. aka Pacific Presbyterian Medical Center. Many speak of the past, I would like to honor what remains. The mentoring and caring guidance you brought still remains. We all continue to prosper from the spice of life that is you still drifting through the halls... Love and respect to you... Lady Vicky.

Vicki

December 13, 2010

I didn't know Vicky well but she was always a friendly face and greeted me with kind and welcoming words at Nine Corners. She made a big impact by doing all the little things. May Spirit guide her continuing journey.

Jackie Mollema

December 2, 2010

Vicy was always the "elfin" personality at our meetings and retreats. She always demonstrated integrity, principles and wasn't afraid to state her views to promote patient care and nursing. Our frequent outdoor 'hidey-hole' trips at PPMC to escape the "weekly meeting" was fun and enlightening because she made it that way! Her wry sense of humor was endearing and often specifically targeted which made it all the more fun. This vivacious, energetic and loving friend will be missed. Her 'Aunt Vickiness' was precious for my grandsons. She's stirring up something good to eat for the Holidays in Heaven. We will miss her.

Vicki Aagesen

November 28, 2010

Vicky and I worked together at what used to be called PMC, in San Francisco. She was always so supportive and fun to be around especially when we had “Liver Rounds!” She will be missed. I wish her family my sincere condolences.

Rebecca Maloney

November 27, 2010

From the 7o's til she left CPMC for even better things I will always look up to our Vicky who accomplished so much and always had a word for the bedside nurses. I wish I could have reconnected since I've just returned to CA. Rebecca Maloney
RN.

November 25, 2010

Remembering all the good times we had in Columbia. God bless. Walker & Julie Petroff

November 24, 2010

For our wonderful Vicky and her family. I see you long announced dream of "I'm going to UVA" Condolences to you many family and friends. Say hello toall our friends when you get to heaven. Love you

November 24, 2010

God bless you. May you rest in peace.
Love,
Angela Thackston Bowling

Debra Garand

November 24, 2010

My heart stopped when I saw that Vicky had passed. She not only touched my life in numerous ways, but helped me with her accupuncture skills when I was in dire need of medical help. She will be missed greatly not only by her family and friends, but also by the Nine Corner's group as she filled a vital role in helping people find wellness in their lives.

Judy Cronin

November 24, 2010

I will never forget how you touched my life and opened your home to me, Vicky. Your generosity and great sense of humor will be missed. XO

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