Vicki Kay Cooper passed away peacefully on the morning of October 16,‬ ‭2024 with her cherished daughters by her side. Our beloved mother,‬ ‭grandmother (Grammoo), great grandmother (MoMo), sister, Aunt and‬ ‭friend had just recently celebrated her 82nd birthday. Vicki was born‬ ‭September 26, 1942 in Ogden, Utah to Frank Shone and Beverly Newren.‬

Vicki met the love of her life, her eternal companion, Donald George‬ ‭Cooper at Clear Lake while water skiing. That fall, by chance they met‬ ‭again at Brigham Young University at a back to school dance. Don and‬ ‭Vicki were married when Vicki was only 19. They moved to McKinleyville in‬ ‭1961 where it became their lifelong home.‬

‭Vicki’s first passion was being a mother. Her family meant the world to her.‬ ‭She always dressed her girls in matching outfits with perfect matching‬ ‭bows and never a hair out of place. She supported them through their lives‬ ‭in all their sporting events, dance recitals, even being a cheerleading‬ ‭coach, Blue Birds leader, summer camp leader, all the summer activities at‬ ‭the lake, teaching her girls to waterski at age 3, school shopping, helping‬ ‭write our english essays, and so much more. Love, grace, elegance,‬ ‭beauty, zebra, leopard, glitter & high heels best describe Vicki.‬

‭Vicki had a passion for her career in real estate and anyone that had the‬ ‭privilege of being one of her many clients through the years knew that she‬ ‭cared for each of them. Vicki started selling real estate in the early 80’s and‬ ‭found her permanent home with Sue Forbes and Forbes & Associates until‬ ‭2006 when she retired. Each year instead of sending out “boring”‬ ‭Christmas letters to her clients, she (Cami) would deliver a gift to each of‬ ‭her many clients to their doorsteps. This was a great reminder that she‬ ‭was passionate about her job and wanted her clients to know how much‬ ‭they were appreciated.‬

‭Vicki had a talent for transforming any space into a beautiful, welcoming‬ ‭home. Vicki’s decorating skills brought joy to all her family and friends, but‬ ‭nothing compared to her enchanting displays at Christmas. She loved to‬ ‭decorate for every holiday, but Christmas at Vicki’s was a magical, winter‬‭ onderland. Noone would argue that Vicki’s house at Christmas was‬ ‭spectacular with every room (even the bathrooms) decorated with her‬ ‭beautiful Gold Santas and sparkling ornaments. There was no space‬ ‭unfilled with her life size santas and beautiful decorations. Gold, glitter,‬ ‭lace & nutcrackers filled Vicki’s home with beauty at the holidays.‬ ‭

Vicki was born and raised a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of‬ ‭Latter Day Saints, took great pride in its history and gave freely to many‬ ‭years of service with youth and adults. Vicki had a strong testimony of the‬ ‭gospel of Jesus Christ and took any opportunity she had to share it with‬ ‭you. Vicki was famous for leaving subtle messages on the back of the toilet‬ ‭seat (an open article to something that needed to be read by her kids or‬ ‭grandkids). Vicki knew that Families are Forever and she found comfort‬ ‭knowing that she would be reunited with her loved ones again. Charitable,‬ ‭giving, successful, loving and compassionate is how Vicki will be‬ ‭remembered.‬

‭Vicki loved to travel. She and Don went many places through their 49‬ ‭years of marriage. Vicki’s favorites were Hawaii and Mexico. Vicki loved‬ ‭the sun. She would sun bathe until the sun went down. She loved to have‬ ‭a tan. She would say,”my tan skin makes me feel human”. “It’s me!”‬ ‭

Vicki is survived by her greatest joys in her life, her daughters Julie Cooper,‬ ‭Joni Riojas(Hector Riojas) Cami Cooper Claros (Eddie Claros)‬ ‭Grandchildren Jaime Johnson, Kyle Cooper, Preston Johnson, Tyler‬ ‭Cooper, Kelby Cooper, Alexandra Claros Shepherd (Joseph Shepherd)Tor‬ ‭Claros and Kalyssa Claros. Great Grandkids Donovan Cooper and‬ ‭Tatyana Cooper. Her “adopted” daughter Joann Garber, Grandkids Carissia‬ ‭Andersen and Cailin Olsen. Great Grandkids Adley Pedrotti, Jianna and‬ ‭Coyer Andersen. Vicki is also survived by her brother Fred Butler.‬

Vicki is preceded in death by her husband Donald George Cooper, father‬ ‭Frank Shone, mother Beverly Jean Billings, Brother Frank Shone Butler‬ ‭and grandson Tyson Eduardo Claros.‬‭

A graveside service will be held on December 28, 2024 at Oceanview‬ ‭Cemetery for family and friends at 11 a.m. 3975 Broadway, Eureka‬ ‭Celebration from 2-5 at 2400 Mather Road, McKinleyville, CA 95519‬.