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Vija Troms Obituary

Vija (Vitums) Troms

July 15, 1937

Feb. 29, 2012

Vija was born in Riga, Latvia July 15, 1937 and passed away Feb. 29, at home in Sparks NV surrounded by her family and friends. She is survived by 1 brother, 3 children, Valdis, Lolita and Anita; 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. A memorial service will take place on March 6, at 2:00 pm at Sparks Christian Fellowship. She will be greatly missed and never forgotten.

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Published by The Reno Gazette Journal and Lyon County News Leader on Mar. 6, 2012.

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Janet Hershey

March 9, 2012

I worked with Vija for several years at MDOT. A very interesting woman & very very real. I liked & admired her very much. I only saw her once after she moved to NV...but it was wonderful to catch up on her life. She had no phoniness about her, a very admirable woman. & I will miss her.

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