Vicki Fowles Smith Obituary (1951 - 2014)

Vicki Smith, 63, of Pleasant Grove passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at her home lovingly surrounded by her children after a courageous battle with cancer. Vicki was born on January 25, 1951 to Don Mitchell and Barbara Nelson Fowles. Mom was a longtime resident of Pleasant Grove. She married Roland Hooley and from this union came four children: Shannon (Richard) Hansen, Huntsville, UT; Shelli (Brad) Payne, Lehi, UT; Bonnie Jeppson (Ron), Payson, UT; Bradley Hooley (Jessie), Pleasant Grove, UT. They were later divorced. Mom married Gregory Smith and from this union she gained two stepsons: Greg Smith and Gordon Smith. They were later divorced. Mom became Gr'ma Nik in 1986. She loved being a grandma and great grandma. Her family was truly her pride and joy. Her posterity includes 26 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 5 great grandbabies on the way. Gr'ma Nik loved spending time with family and friends, the outdoors, traveling, reading (especially Louie L'Amour), crocheting, watching movies (anything with Julia Roberts), listening to the Bar J Wranglers and making blankets. Each of her grandchildren and great grandchildren has been the recipients of these cherished handmade personalized blankets. Vicki is survived by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and her siblings: Marilyn Fowles, Randy (Kathy) Fowles, Cheryl (Rick) Storrs. She was preceded in death by her parents and a great granddaughter. Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 3, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove, Utah. Family and friends may share their condolences to the family one hour prior to the services. Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com.