Bob was born March 22nd, 1944 in Jamestown, NY. He was preceded in death by his mother Bernice Swartzentruber and father Walter Francis Vik. Bob was also preceded in death by Clarence and Gladys Woodward of Kiantone, NY. A couple who raised he and his sister as their own for many years.
In 1964 Bob married Joan Vincent who has proceeded him in death. In 1976 Bob and his family moved from Lakewood, NY to Lewisville, TX and later The Colony, TX. They are survived by their four children; Jacqueline VanRoekel, son-in-law David VanRoekel and their children; Kevin White, Kristina Cappe, Kyle White, Rachel VanRoekel, Adam VanRoekel and 12 grandchildren. Robert Vik, daughter-in-law Lisa Vik and their children; Morgan Blanco, Mathew Vik, Emma Vik, Aaron Brown, Kara Trombetta and 4 grandchildren. Jody Lyons, son-in-law Rob Lyons and their children; Ashleigh Davis, Amber Lyons and Allie Lyons. Steven Vik and his children; Steven Vik and Ryann Vik.
In 2008 Bob married JoAnn Davis and they lived, laughed and loved each other at their residence in Carrollton, TX. Bob had four step-daughters; Barbara Peebles (her husband Eddie Peebles preceded him in death) their children; Jason Peebles and Travis Peebles, Sondra Thomas and her children; Emily Thomas and Madeline Thomas, Sheri Gowins, son-in-law Alan Smith and her children; Ashley Garner, Brandon Gowins and 2 grandchildren. Lisa Turner and her children; Brian Maples (who preceded him in death), Sarah Ferguson and 4 grandchildren.
Bob was an Insurance Agent with Prudential for 20 years then became a successful Texas Realtor for 29 years. Bob had many hobbies; golfing, hunting, fishing, barbecuing, cooking, playing pool and cheering on the Dallas Cowboys and Nebraska Cornhuskers. His greatest joy was dancing around a dance floor with JoAnn, playing a game of pool with friends, golfing with his sons and JoAnn, vacationing at a Florida beach, cooking food for the community, friends and family gatherings, and keeping up with their 8 children, 23 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
Bob is survived by his sister Norma Ilene Fairbanks and her children; Lisa Johnson, Karen Fairbanks, Jeffrey Fairbanks, Nicole Swanson, Jessica Fairbanks and their 8 children and 8 grandchildren. Bob is preceded in death by his Brother-in-Law, Richard Fairbanks. Bob is also survived by his half brothers and sisters; Richard Vik, Terry Vik, Wendy Roe, Deborah Kostelza, Aaron Vik, Janet Scholer, Larry Foulk and Donald Foulk.
Family to receive guests for Walter will be held Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 3:00 PM at Stonebriar Funeral Home, 10375 Preston Rd., Frisco, Texas 75034, followed by a memorial service at 4:00 PM. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.stonebriarfh.com for the Vik family.
For flower deliveries please drop off day of service at Stonebriar Funeral Home located at 10375 Preston Rd, Frisco, TX 75033
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