Vicki Leigh Hansen - Walker Funeral Home

Vicki Leigh Hansen passed away on July 29, 2020, surrounded by those that loved her, after a battle with leukemia. She is survived by 2 adult children, Erin Sierras and Sean Smith, five younger siblings, Shel, Jaci, Debs, Steven and Heather, and her partner of six years, Nick Vlahos, whom she recently wed. She has now been joyfully reunited with her mother, Beverly Sue Bindrup Hansen, on the other side. The other heavenly reunions that she may have anticipated were: Margaret Farmer, her sewing instructor, Doris Roche, her childhood ballet teacher and her Nana, Gramps, Grammy and Grampa.

Vicki is remembered for her adventurous spirit after being raised as an “Air Force brat” and living all over the country and in Germany. She jetted around the world as a flight attendant, with Western and Delta Airlines for almost 40 years but Utah was home and New York was her playground when possible. Layovers meant great theater and yummy food. She was also very well read with a degree in English from the University of Utah.

Regarding those two great kids of hers, she loves them! She was the Mamma bear that would defend them against all odds. She fought for their causes and her own, on a regular basis. She always wanted to know how she could help and was an advocate for so many in their behalf.

Most of all, she was remembered for being fun and funny. Telephone conversations always led to hilarious outbreaks of laughter. Her super-power, however, was sarcasm which of course enhanced the funny! Truly her sharp sense of irony and generous spirit will be missed by all of us that were part of her life’s adventure.

Thoughtful donations, in lieu of flowers, might be to Ballet West or the Humane Society. She loved ballet and her kitties.

Graveside Memorial to be held on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 11 a.m. at the Payson City Cemetery, 400 North 800 East, Payson, Utah

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Mary Kontgis says

August 1, 2020 at 11:09 pm

My heart is broken????
Sending love and prayers to you all – Erin, Shawn, Nick and all her siblings. Vicki was a crazy and fun person to be around. I was always so amazed by all her talents and knowledge. Dang it Vick????????????

Erin Leigh Sierras says

August 2, 2020 at 1:41 am

Mom!
I miss you like crazy! I want to call you everyday and tell you to the most mundane thing but I can’t. Instead, I pray it up to you and hope you’re still laughing. I’m so glad you get to be with Grandma B and your mom and even JOHN DENVER (LOOK OVER THERE!) but you were the one light in my life and now a piece of my heart is missing.
I will see you again but for now I will do you proud.
I love you forever.

Jennifer schwan says

August 2, 2020 at 2:45 pm

I’m very sorry for your loss I loved flying with Vicki she was a great person to be around.

Alma says

August 2, 2020 at 5:07 pm

She loved her children feircely and loved life. Such a beautiful women. She left too soon and will be missed.

Carla Eskelsen says

August 3, 2020 at 4:40 am

Vicki, how I will miss our rebellious little notes under the table. You’re a rare and kindred spirit; where will I send my notes, now? Please hug Margaret and John Denver for me. <3????????

Elyse Schwartz says

August 4, 2020 at 3:40 pm

Vicki, you were my best friend for 47 years! The world cannot be the same without your passion for life, humor, and fierce loyalty to those you loved. Erin, Sean and Nick, my heart goes out to you in your great loss. But I know you will be comforted by a wealth of wonderful memories that make you laugh through your tears.

Kalee Shearer says

August 4, 2020 at 4:50 pm

My dearest long-time friend! You literally changed the world for me! Whenever I hear the folk music you loved, I remember the way you listened and understood everything about me, the way you made me laugh until I cried. You will be dearly missed. Sending warmest, loving thoughts to you, Nick, Erin and Sean.

Anne Claspell says

August 10, 2020 at 2:14 pm

I will never forget when my cousin Vicki and I went to Germany with our Nana when we were young. Good times! Sad that such a wonderful person has passed on too soon.

Nick Vlahos says

August 10, 2020 at 5:10 pm

My Honey, I miss you so much! Your laughter like beautiful music… your smile like the warmest sunshine…the sound of your wonderful, soothing voice in my ear. Your thoughtfulness, Your kindness, Your generosity. Your patience. The thought of never seeing you again…my grief is almost more than I can bear…I love you more than mere words can express…I am lost…adrift. You were my wind, my sail, my compass, my boat! What am I to do now?

“I Love thee to the depth and breadth my soul can reach”

“And if God choose, I shall love thee better after death”

Until then my Love, my Honey, until then…

Vicki Leigh Hansen April 11, 1956 - July 29, 2020

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9 Condolences for Vicki Leigh Hansen