Vicki Tornquist

Vicki Lou Tornquist, the only daughter of Winifred Louise (Patton) and William Kee Edwards, was born in Maryville, MO on February 7, 1944. Vicki grew up in Maryville and was a member of the graduating class of 1962. Following high school, Vicki attended the St. Joseph School of Cosmetology, graduating in 1963. Vicki and Harold Dean Tornquist of Shenandoah, Iowa were married in Maryville on January 19, 1963. They made their home in Santa Monica, CA where Harold worked as a computer programmer. Later that same year Harold was transferred to Sioux City, IA. It was here they were blessed with their daughters Traci Ann and Kimberly Ann. In 1967, Harold was transferred to Bellevue, NE. Vicki and her family lived in Bellevue and then Omaha, NE. In 1976, they purchased their current home in Malvern.
Vicki was a member of the Malvern United Methodist Church and played an active role in her girl's lives serving as a Brownie and Girl Scout Leader, working with the Malvern Band Parents and Athletic Booster Club. She was a member of the Malvern U.M.W., worked on various church committees, and was active in Sunday School and Bible Study. Vicki served on the Malvern Village Board, and enjoyed reading, golf and bowling league, square dancing, country dancing, oil painting, ceramics, and cake decorating. She was a Native American and American Civil War history enthusiast, a loyal Malvern Panther Fan and helped with the elementary reading program. She liked "antiquing" and was especially proud of her three grandsons Bryce, Keith, and Drew.
Vicki and Harold had been married 41 years when Vicki died at her home on January 24, 2004 having attained the age of 59 years, 11 months, and 17 days. Vicki was preceded in death by her grandparents Ed and Ola Patton and her father William Edwards. She is survived by her husband Harold Tornquist of Malvern; daughters Traci Davison and her husband Glenn and their children Keith and Drew of Suwanee, GA, and Kim Tornquist and her son Bryce of Malvern; her mother Louise Edwards of Malvern; nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Memorials suggested to the: Malvern Student Loan Fund, P.O. Box 120, Malvern, IA 51551