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Victor Vainovskis Obituary

Vainovskis, Victor "Varsity Vic" Age 72 of Forest Lake Passed away on 1/13/06 Survived by children Kathleen, Cheryl, Jim (Tammy), and Jerry (Maureen); 8 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; sisters Dace and Maija; former wife Margaret; girlfriend Judy. Vic worked as an equipment manager at the U of M and Macalaster College. He volunteered for over 20 years with the Falcon Heights Fire Department and Ramsey County Homeland Security. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. A memorial service will be held Wed 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior all at: Washburn McReavy Hillside Chapel 2610 19th Ave NE 612-781-1999

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Published by Pioneer Press on Jan. 15, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Victor Vainovskis

15 Entries

Melissa Heller

January 21, 2006

Vic will live on in each of us who continue to do the things that were important to him. Every Polar Plunge, training event, Twin Cities Marathon, Forest Lake Fourth of July parade, we will remember him and the service he gave to the community for so many years.

A thought that has given me comfort is "Sometimes God calms the storm, Sometimes He lets the storm rage and calms his child instead." Prayers to his family and Judy.

Karen Wilson (Kolasa)

January 20, 2006

May the entire family know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

William (Bill) Bostrom

January 19, 2006

As a very close friend of the family, i will truely miss Vic, he was always a very interesting person with all his life creations and accomplishments. He was without a doubt the smartest person I knew and a great influence in my life. Vic taught me First Aid and got me interested in volunteering for the St Paul Red Cross years ago. I remember the days as a kid when he would tell us to not say a peep while Hogans Heroes was on TV. I will miss you Vic!!

Sandra Nelson

January 19, 2006

I first met Vic thru Trish (Pantzar) Baumann but was able to enjoy his laughter and humor on a more personal level when we all lived on Fry St. I have a short saying that is called the

"Fisherman's Prayer" and it reminds me so much of Vic and his love of fishing. It goes like this " God grant that I may live to fish until my dying day, And when my final cast is made, I most humbly pray, When in the Lord's Landing Net I am peacefully asleep, That in His Mercy, I may be judged "Good Enough To Keep". He loved his family very much-and I am truely sorry that they will no longer have him in their lives-but he will go on in their stories, their children and grand-children's faces, their prayers, thoughts and most of all their hearts. Love to you all.

"Sandra Dee"

Kay Owens

January 18, 2006

I just heard the news and am sorry that I wasn't able to be with you today. Vic was an intergral part of the creation of the St. Paul Red Cross First Aid Team over 30 years ago. I enjoyed working with him in the 80's. The Team is stronger than ever and continues to provide first aid services at the State Fair, Xcel Center, and numerous other community events. The team members are grateful for Vic's vision of this team and for the many years of service to the American Red Cross and to this community. It was a privilege to have known him.

Kay Owens, Director of Health and Safety at the American Red Cross in St. Paul

Doug Reed

January 17, 2006

Vic touched many lives and helped many people during his over 20 years of service with Falcon Heights Fire Dept and 20 years with Ramsey County Emergency Services. He was always ready to volunteer his time. He will be missed.

Timothy Lee

January 17, 2006

To the Family and Friends of Victor Vainovskis

In this time of loss and sadness, may your heart be filled with memories of love.

Hold on to what is good even if it is a handful of earth.

Hold on to what you believe even if it is a tree which stands by itself.

Hold on to what you must do even if it is a long way from here.

Hold on to life even when it is easier letting go.

Hold on to my hand even when I have gone away from you.

- Pueblo Blessing

Timothy Scott Lee and the Lee Family

Fricis Liepins

January 17, 2006

With great sadness we learned of the passing of your father Victor Vainovskis. May he rest in peace, and may God be with you all at this sorrowfull time.

Fricis and Sarmite Liepins

Feliciak Christy

January 17, 2006

Dear Maggie, Cheryl, Kathy, Jimmy, Jerry and the rest of the Vainovskis family, I want to express my sincerest sympathy for the loss of the father of your children, your father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend as I am sure Vic had many. I love you all and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of grief.

In Sympathy,

Felicia Christy

Maija Thomas

January 17, 2006

My deepest of sympathies to all of you in Minnesota. Even though we live far apart, my love for Vic and all his family has never dwindled - it just keeps growing. Loosing my only brother is still hard to comprehend, but his memory (and especially that wonderful smile) will live on in me, my children and my grandchildren.

With much sadness,

Maija

Dave Romig

January 16, 2006

To the Vainovskis Family sorry to hear about your loss. Vic was a great man. Dave Romig( Ramsey County Emergency Services)

Donald & Phyllis Pantzar

January 16, 2006

Vic was like a brother to me. We had many good time together.He will be missed.Sorry we couldn't be there but we are out of town.Goodbye old friend and may god bless you.

Trish Baumann

January 16, 2006

Vic was a very special man and touched MANY peoples lives throughout the years. His children should be VERY proud of all that he did for people his inspiration and kindness will live on in them as well. Vic you will be missed dearly

NICK BAUMANN

January 16, 2006

VIC TAUGHT ME A LOT WHEN WITH FIRE DEPARTMENT ...I WILL MISS HIM

Jessica BAUMANN

January 15, 2006

mAY THE lORD bLESS MY UNCLE VIC AND HIS FAMILY AND CLOSE FRIENDS!

fROM YOUR FAMILY AT THE FIRE HALL :)

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