Victoria Vicki Jean Byrum

Vicki Byrum, age 73, of Boynton Beach, passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side on August 27, 2013 in the care of Palm Beach County Hospice in Boynton Beach, FL. She was born on June 28, 1940 in Hibbing, MN to Leo and Dorothy Kukkonen and became a permanent resident of Florida in 1968. Vicki is preceded in death by her son, William Marquart; mother, Dorothy Kukkonen; father, Leo Kukkonen; sister, Shirley Walker; and niece, Laura Hoffman. Vicki is survived by her daughters, Teri Barnholtz (Jim) of Boynton Beach, and Michele Calvin of Port St Lucie; brother Jim Kukkonen (Linda) of Thornton, CO; her name sake and aunt June Victoria Kailer of MN; five grandchildren, William "BJ" Ledford, Dennis and Brian Barnholtz, Michael Marquart and Katherine Calvin; three great-grandchildren, Christopher and Samantha Ledford and Chase Marquart; three Nephews, Tony, Dana, and Chris Kukkonen and their families; many other family members in MN; and her very dear friend Carl. She was a woman of many hats and talents. She was sharp, strong minded and strong willed all the way to her very last breath. She was smart and tough and could pack a punch with words as many of us know. She was compassionate and committed to service for others. She was a devoted life member of the VFW Post 4360; Past Auxiliary President (three times), Past District 3 President, Department of Florida Membership Chairmen, Chaplain, and Treasurer (thirty years). She was also an active member of the Eagles and American Legion. Her awards during her tenures are too numerous to list. She was a long-time Avon Lady achieving President's Club awards year after year. She was the best executive secretary anyone could ever ask for. Her work of 36 years in financial planning and 10 years at A.G. Holley Hospital were beyond reproach and a testament to her business acumen and administrative expertise. She was beautiful, tender-hearted, funny, and we can't forget a 'little' stubborn. She will be sorely missed by all. Visitation will be held at E. Earl Smith Memory Gardens on September 5, 2013 from 3:00-5:00PM with a funeral service to follow at 5:00PM. Condolences may be left in Victoria Byrum's online guestbook at www.dignitymemorial.com