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Victoria Riley Obituary
Victoria (Dinges) Riley, age 67 of Brewster, Kansas died Friday, September 27, 2024, after a lengthy battle with cancer at HaysMed - Hays. She was born May 25, 1957, in Hays to Laverne and Mildred (Pfeifer) Dinges.
Victoria was a graduate of Hays High School class of 1975 and received an associate’s degree from Fort Hays State University. Victoria was very passionate in her faith and loved to share that with others. She enjoyed life, flower gardening, camping, the outdoors, and animals including the feral cats in her neighborhood which she often fed.
Victoria is survived by her life partner, Michael Riley of Brewster; her mother, Mildred Dinges of Hays; brothers, Charlie Dinges (Vicky) of Colorado, Rod Dinges of Oklahoma, Randy Dinges (Tammi) of Colorado, Joe Dinges (Donna) of Wyoming; her sisters, Karen Watts of Hays, Janet Casper (Gary) of Hays, Diane Henderson (Verland) of Oklahoma and Lisa Bomba (John) of Hays.
She was preceded in death by her father, Laverne Dinges; a nephew, Jason Dinges; and a brother-in-law, Jack Watts.
A Private family celebration of life gathering is being held immediately.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the family and designated at a later date made payable to Keithley Funeral Homes.
Services in care of Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.
Memories and words of comfort may be shared on Victoria’s tribute page at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
2509 Vine St PO Box 86, Hays, KS 67601
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