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Photo courtesy of Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home - Andover

Vicki Lee Cravens

Apr 13, 1956 - Aug 8, 2025

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My deepest sympathy to Dave, Joseph, and Jacob. Vicki was a radiant and beautiful person. I had the privilege to act with her and be directed by her. She excelled at both acting and directing — but most importantly she excelled at being a loving human being. I will always cherish my memories of her. My heart goes out to her family and friends.

My condolences for Dave and Jacob and the whole family. Vicki was one in ten million. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Im terribly sorry Mom. You'll always be remembered in my thoughts and prayers.

Vicki, I can only say what I loved about you the most, was how much you loved my sister. That speaks volumes of the woman you are. I speak present tense, because I know you are an Angel, watching over us. Death isn’t the end. It’s actually the beginning. RIP Vicki. You are loved.

Vicki would enter a room with her wonderful smile and everyone could feel her positive energy and knew she was bringing some fun with her. She cared deeply about the happiness of children and wanted to see them succeed.
Her many adult friends knew she was someone they could laugh or cry with. She was a compassionate human being, a good listener and a trusted friend. Her ability to make people happy was one of her greatest gift. Dear Vicki will be greatly missed.

Sincere and heartfelt condolences to Dave and the boys, and to all who loved this amazing woman. I met Vicki through our participation at Livonia-Redford Theatre Guild in the 1980's. We shared the stage together and became friends. How could anyone resist her exuberance for life, her smile and her good heart! We shared the stage, we laughed, we cried, we sipped wine, we cooked and we watched our children play together. I've come to learn that not everyone is meant to be in your life forever....

Remember when they were young?

I've known Vicki my entire life. She's been like a big sister to me all these years. She was one of those special persons that was like a breath of fresh air whenever you were with her. I can't help but smile every time I think of her. I'm so thankful for all the great memories we shared with family.

My friendship with Vicki has been a huge chapter in my life.
We met through our work in the Theatre. She was playing Linda Loman in Death of a Salesman, and I was designing the lights and sound. After the show, there was a Christmas party, where we conversed and struck up a friendship. She invited me over to her apartment for a breakfast of eggs and bacon, and then sat by her pool sipping cocktails. We knew then that we would be close friends.
Throughout the years, we worked in...

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Vicki Lee Cravens age 69 passed away August 8th, 2025 at the University of Minnesota Hospital. She resided in Andover Minnesota. Vicki grew up in a loving family of six in the Cincinnati area and graduated with honors from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Science in Education...

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