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Victoria Collins Obituary

Victoria Collins

Resident of Almaden Valley

Born 10-11-1955, Died 11-07-2010

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends. Born in Mankato, Minnesota, daughter of Dr. AA and Maxine Schmitz, she graduated from Good Counsel Academy (Mankato) in 1973 and the University of Minnesota in 1977.

Vicki enjoyed a 30+ year career in Sales at 3M Corporation working out of LA, Boston, Austin and San Jose. Vicki had a vibrant personality and made many, many friends in the Electronics industry. She loved to entertain clients and the highlight of her year would be to set up and run business meetings at the 3M facility in Wonewok, MN.

Vicki settled for good in San Jose in 1997 where she met her adoring husband, Chris Cook. Vicki and Chris enjoyed a large circle of friends and loved to travel as well as to spend time with each other at their home in Almaden Valley.

Vicki leaves behind loving sister Betty Zwisler, brothers Bill and Steve Schmitz, MD and many nieces, nephews and close friends. To know Vicki was to love her and she was the most nurturing person that you could ever hope to meet. She will be badly missed by all who knew her.

Grateful Thanks go to Dr. Dwight Chen and his staff at Palo Alto Medical Foundation, as well as the Staff at El Camino Hospital in Mountain View for the treatment Vicki received from them over the last 4 years during her very brave battle with Ovarian Cancer. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society (http://www.cancer .org)

A Memorial Mass will be held at Holy Spirit Church, Redmond Ave., Almaden, 11:30 AM Monday November 15, 2010 with a private inurnment at the Little Chapel By-the-Sea in Pacific Grove the next day.

Arrangements under the direction of ALAMEDA FAMILY FUNERAL & CREMATION Saratoga.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Nov. 10, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Victoria Collins

Sponsored by Chris Cook.

16 Entries

Chris Cook

November 7, 2011

It's now one year since Vicki passed away. She is in my thoughts every day and I still miss her terribly. The memory of her love, compassion and warmth will always be with me.

Newton : )

December 7, 2010

To the Collins family, sorry for your loss, may GOD give you his LOVE, PEACE, and STRENGTH in this time of sorrow. One day they will find a cure for all cancer so that it will stop taking so many people away from life and there family. She is finally pain free she is at rest. <3

Patrick Ferguson

November 29, 2010

Vicki had a kindness and positive attitude that was a gift she passed on to everyone who met her. If there ever was a person who exemplified the philosphy of "pay it forward" it was Vicki. Gone way to soon but leaving a legacy that will grow forever.

November 25, 2010

This is my first Thanksgiving without Vicki in 13 years and I am having a tough time figuring out what to be thankful for. Last year Vicki and sat in the Sun in Maui eating our Turkey Dinner. We knew it could be our last one together, but always had faith that her life would be prolonged.

Now life seems very empty without her - I do so miss her wit, affection, caring and deep love. In spite of missing her so, I have to say that she is in a better place now - it's just so hard to be without her.

Thanks to all of you for the kind words - I appreciate your sentiments and I am sure that Vicki does too.

Chris Cook (Vicki's Loving Husband)

November 22, 2010

Vicky, what an AMAZING woman. Beautiful, smart, fun, full of life, a treasured friend and the most courageous woman we have ever known.
We pray she is at peace in her new life. A treasure like Vicky cannot go to waste.
Love David and Pat

Jennifer Tynes

November 20, 2010

Vicki and Maggie May were our first customers when we opened our Doggie Day Care, the Paws Mahal. They rapidly became our favorite customers and then our friends. We were honored to host Maggie the night before Vicki and Chris married and drove her to Monterey for the ceremony the next day where she was the "Dog of Honor" at Vicki's side. It was a beautiful wedding!

Susan Bushong

November 13, 2010

Vickie
A light in everyones life. Selfless and kind to all. You will be remembered as a powerful woman with a gentle and compassionate spirit. And your memory will be with so many, as we remain with you, in our hearts, always. Susan Bushong

John LaMoure

November 12, 2010

To know a person as her is to know life’s everlasting love and happiness and to hold onto it. For this is how Vicki lived life she will be missed and we have lost a good friend.

John A LaMoure

Allan Davis

November 11, 2010

Vicki, many years ago, you hosted a visit by Mike Hodes and me to St. Paul. Later, I had the pleasure of working for you. Thanks for the memories.

November 11, 2010

Vicki was a sales manager when I worked for her supervisor in Austin TX. She was a beacon of light, always had a positive attitude, and was a joy to be around...she is a person not easily forgotten. I am glad to have had the opportunity to know and work with her. Sincere condolences to her family. J.Warn (MN)

Bob Foshay

November 10, 2010

I met Vicky when she first started at 3M. A happy go lucky young lady that brought laughter to any situation. She will be missed.

Ron Revell

November 10, 2010

I worked with Vick in St Paul and Austin during her time as an advertising coordinator and sales person. She was a bright light at all times! So full of energy and fun! We will all miss her!

Dick Evans

November 10, 2010

Dick and Marie Evans,
What a great, vivacious, positive, fun loving person to be around. Gone far to early.

Sue Pace

November 10, 2010

Vicki was a very unique person. No one was a stranger to her and everyone she met/worked with or knew will miss her.

John & Barbara Bittner

November 10, 2010

Vicki.......you have no idea how much I am already missing you. You brightened up so many of my days and were always there to keep me smiling and laughing. Your personality was infectious. We are sure you are now in a place where there is no suffering and you have already added laughter. Our love forever and our prayers are with Chris and Vicki's family.

Marcia Perry

November 10, 2010

Vicki will be dearly missed by everyone.. She was such a wonderful person.. She made one of my dreams come true one day and she was not doing so well. But I will never ever forget that most awesome day or ever forget her.. My prayers go to her family and friends..

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