Vikkie Linn Olsen, 52
Vikkie Linn Olsen, 52, died Friday, Nov. 2, 2007, at her home in Libby following a valiant battle with cancer. Vikkie had most recently owned and operated a commercial painting business in the Libby area.
Born March 6, 1955, in Whitefish to Robert and Shirley Olsen, Vikkie came to the Kootenai Valley at the age of 1 with her family, where she grew up, attending Libby Public Schools.
She had worked for many years in the operation of The Hiway Delicatessen and was well-known over the years by the many hundreds of patrons who stopped there.
While working at the Hiway Deli, Vikkie began helping people with their painting projects; this led to the start of a commercial painting business which soon became much in demand due to her high level of integrity and perfection.
Throughout the years, Vikkie remained a fan of baseball and had been a member of a Montana State Women's Fast-Pitch championship team; she also served as a coach for several girl's baseball teams. Vikkie had also been an avid hunter, still holding the family record for the largest deer (much to her brothers' dismay).
A generous friend who was always willing to help anyone, Vikkie demonstrated tremendous courage and strength of character during these last months as she struggled with her illness. She was an example to family and friends alike.
She was preceded in death by her father, Robert, in 1989; and her aunt, Maxine Olsen, whom she was very close to, in 1991.
Survivors include her mother, Shirley Olsen, of Libby; six brothers, Michael Olsen and Jayne of Shelton, Wash., David Olsen and Kim, Allen Olsen and Gary Olsen, all of Libby; Mark Olsen and Brian Olsen and Kathy, all of Kalispell; sister, Doritta Stenson, and Dave, of Dillon; and numerous nieces and nephews and 'adoptive' nieces and nephews, all of whom dearly loved their 'Aunt Vikkie.'
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Libby Christian Church with interment services to follow at the City of Libby Cemetery. Friends may call at the Nelson & Vial Funeral Home from 8:30 a.m. to noon Thursday.
Memorials may be made to the Libby Logger Booster Club, c/o 700 Idaho Avenue, Libby, MT 59923; or to St. John Hospice or Home Health, c/o 350 Louisiana Ave., Libby, MT 59923.