Victoria Karen Hains, of Traverse City, passed away while surrounded by family on Fri, Jan 31, 2020 at the age of 68.
Born Nov 7, 1951 in Wyandotte, Vikki was the daughter of the late Victor and Betty (Thomas) Swenders and sister of Kathy (Roger) Williams.
She is survived by her husband and longtime partner, Michael Hains; three sons, Ron (Lorna) Brown, Randy (Jennifer) Hains, and Spike (Wendy) Hains; five grandchildren, Hunter Brown, Zack Brown, Jared Popa, Toren Hains, and Devon Hains; two great grandchildren, Olivia and Rylee; and beloved cats, Lulabelle and Sophie.
Vikki graduated from Northwestern Michigan College and had a variety of career experiences throughout her life, including office management, marketing coordination and more recently as a supervisor doing office maintenance. She was also a fitness buff who taught a "Firm Believers" aerobics class in the basement of her church.
She will be remembered for her sense of humor, infectious laugh, love of music (especially Prince) and most of all for her love of her three boys, grandchildren and the love of her life, Michael.
A memorial service celebrating Vikki's life will take place at 3 pm, with visitation from 1 pm until the time of the service, on Sat, Feb 8, 2020 at First Baptist Church, 244 Washington St., Traverse City. Pastor Tom Mansfield will officiate.
The family is being cared for by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
