Victoria “Vicki” Sue Nylund, 74, of Scandia, died at Republic County Hospital on Dec. 11, 2024.
She was born in Concordia, on Sept. 28, 1950, to Loren Victor and Maxine (Milner) Florell. They, along with her older sister. Janice, lived on their farm southwest of Scandia until they moved to Scandia when Vicki was 4 years old.
She attended Scandia Schools where she was a cheerleader, played clarinet and sang Triple Trio Glee Club. She was the Sweetheart Queen of 1965, the Homecoming Queen of 1967 and graduated as Salutatorian in 1968. She went on to attend Fort Hays State University where she made lifelong friends.
She was baptized at Amana Lutheran Church and then confirmed there in 1963. She was a member of WELCA, the women’s group. She was also a member of the Svenska Club and served as computer secretary for membership of Kansas Reading Association for 10 years.
She married James “Jim” Nylund on April 11, 1970, at Amana Lutheran Church. They later welcomed two children, Stefanie and Scott.
She started her 40-year career at the Pike Valley board office in 1980, serving as secretary and then board clerk, and then returning as secretary post-retirement.
Vicki enjoyed sports of all kinds, especially watching her children and grandchildren. She traveled to multiple states for basketball, football, soccer, golf and volleyball.
She enjoyed family fishing trips to Texas, fishing trips with friends to various places, including El Salvador, and all of the trips made with her friends from FHSU. She especially enjoyed having coffee at the beauty shop in Scandia with her friends.
Vicki was preceded in death by her parents; and her sister, Janice McCaulley.
She is survived by her husband, James Nylund of Scandia; daughter Mrs. Tim Burgess (Stefanie) of Colorado Springs, Colorado; son, Scott Nylund of Overland Park; grandchildren and a great grandson.
Her funeral was held on Monday, at 10 a.m. at Amana Lutheran Church with Pastor Kathy Aeillo officiating. Burial followed at Riverview Cemetery, Scandia.
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