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In Loving Memory
Victoria Lee Fooks
09/27/1964 - 4/2/2009
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Victoria “Vicki” Lee (Robb) Fooks, 44, of Gainesville, FL passed away on April 2, 2009 at Shands Hospital at the University of Florida. Mrs. Fooks was born in Lincoln, NE and attended high school at Ft. Zumwalt, O’Fallon, MO and Seminole High School, Seminole, FL. Mrs. Fooks moved to Gainesville in 1982 to attend UF where she graduated from the College of Journalism and Communications with a Bachelor of Science in Reporting. Following graduation she worked as a reporter for the Chiefland Citizen, and as an editor for the Friday Evening Post newsletter at the UF Health Science Center, Shands Hospital. Mrs. Fooks enjoyed numerous hobbies including a love for family (and pets, which she included as family), writing, reading and sports. In particular, her love for sports included UF Gator Baseball; a passion that introduced her to her husband, Steve. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Cecil and Doris Waters Robb, Albion, PA; maternal grandparents Louis and Jessica Tomasik Dobrzynski, Erie, Pa; and nephew Braydon Robb. She is survived by her husband of 15 years, Stephen Fooks; stepson Stephen Fooks, Jr., Gainesville, FL; mother and father James and Geraldine Dobrzynski Robb, Palm Bay, FL; brother Kevin (Kerri) Robb and nephew Cade Robb, Tampa, FL; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, April 6, 2009 at 1:30 PM at Forest Meadows Memorial Park Central, Chapel In the Meadows, 4100 NW 39th Ave., Gainesville, Fl. with Rev. Carl Romey officiating. Visitation will be held prior from 12:00-1:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association or American Lung Association
Online Condolences
From: BetsyG   Greencastle PA
Relationship:  Ladies of Lallybroch & Shamrock friend

Dear Steve & Mr. and Mrs. Robb- Although we never met in person, Vicki was a dear friend from online at the Ladies of Lallybroch & Shamrock and Stones communities. Her kindness, sweetness and fun loving spirit always came through in her posts on our message boards. She never complained and always had a wonderful outlook on life. She and I shared our love of college sports together, rooting on each others teams. Over the years of sharing online friendship,one thing was obvious, Vicki's love and pride of her family & pets was the most important thing in her life. I send my blessings and condolences to you. May memories of her strong kind, spirit comfort you. Sincerely, BetsyG
Sent:  4/4/2009
From: Diane Gilligan aka Di ;)   Fremont NE
Relationship:  Friend

To Steve and the rest of Vicki's family...Vic touched so many lives with her caring and giving ways, mine included. It is amazing to me just how far-reaching her touch has spread, as evidenced as I log on to my computer and read the dozens of dozens of posts on various sites. She was such a warm-hearted, kind soul, and she will be missed for the rest of all our lives. I will miss sharing so many things with her. I will miss our talks. I will miss her support. I will miss her voice on my phone. My heart breaks for her and your families and for everyone who ever met and loved her, for they are one in the same...Be at peace, my forever Friend. Pooky Bear sends his love.
Sent:  4/4/2009
From: Marcie Cutrer   Baton Rouge Louisiana
Relationship:  friend

Steve, Steve Jr., and the Robb families, I am so sorry for your loss. Vicki was very special to us at Ladies of Lallybroch and I will personally miss her every day. One year I was her Secret Santa and she mentioned that she never had an Easy Bake oven, so I found her a lovely turquoise model on eBay to surprise her. We had a good laugh over that. I hope that knowing so many people were touched by Vicki's life will be of some comfort to all of you. With my sincere condolences, Marcie Cutrer
Sent:  4/5/2009
From: Rebecca Barrett ('becca)   Howard PA
Relationship:  Lallypal

Vicki was sweetness, kindness and cheer. I will miss her greatly.
Sent:  4/5/2009
From: Colleen LeBlanc   Punta Gorda FL
Relationship:  Lallyfriend

Vicki touched so many and she will be - in fact already is - missed terribly by her "online" friends. Peace and strength to everyone Vicki loved during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.
Sent:  4/5/2009
From: Lisa M   Chicago Illinois
Relationship:  online friend

I wanted to extend my heartfelt condolences on the passing of Vicki. I enjoyed chatting with her online at one of her favorite websites, Ladies of Lallybroch. She was a sweet lady and she will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sent:  4/5/2009
From: Carla Murphy   Toronto Ontario
Relationship:  Friend

Dear Steve & family, I knew Vicki through Ladies of Lallybroch and Shamrocks & Stones. I did not have the privilege of meeting Vicki in person, but I came to know and love her bright spirit and love of life (and baseball!) through her posts and on-line chats. She will be dearly missed and always remembered.
Sent:  4/5/2009
From: Kate Flinner/Yarbrough   Elkview WV
Relationship:  Friend

I am so very sad for the lost of your sweet Vicki. Though I never met her personally I have 'chatted' with her numerous times on the Website Ladies of Lallybroch on the Social Board of Voy. My online name is Bandruidh. Vicki was my Secret Santa one year and I had so much fun trying to guess who she was. You could feel her loving attitude show itself many times online. She will be greatly missed by us. If I may leave a favorite quote: Though my soul may set in darkness, it will rise in perfect light; I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. ~Sarah Williams
Sent:  4/5/2009
From: Diana Gabaldon   Scottsdale Arizona
Relationship:  I don't quite know how you'd describe it, but I met her and liked her.

I'm so sorry to hear about Vicki. I met her once--or possibly twice--but have often heard about her from other Ladies, and knew her for a person of great heart and sweetness. My sympathies to all of you, and may God bless you and hold you in the palm of His hand, with Vicki.
Sent:  4/5/2009
From: AngieLass   Newnan Georgia
Relationship:  LOL friend

Sending condolences to Vicki's family at this very sad time. She will truly be missed.
Sent:  4/5/2009
From: Karin Phelan   Hurley NY
Relationship:  Friend

I'm so very sorry. Plese accept my deepest sympathy. I will miss Vic.
Sent:  4/5/2009
From: Jeanie Rooney   St. Augustine Florida
Relationship:  lucky to be her friend

I will always consider her to be my sister...and that's my blessing. Steve, my prayers are with you.
Sent:  4/5/2009
From: Elaine Pontious   St. Louis MO
Relationship:  Online Book Club Friend

My deepest sympathy to you Steve and to all of Vicki's family. I wish I had gotten to know Vicki better. From my brief acquaintance with her I learned that she was truly a generous, kind and deeply loyal friend. She will be greatly missed.
Sent:  4/6/2009
From: Tracy Goode   Richmond Hill Ontario, Canada
Relationship:  Online Friend

Steve and Family, my condolences. I so enjoyed Vicki when she joined Shamrocks and Stones. Her love of family, pets, books and sports always brought a smile to her face and to mine. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sent:  4/6/2009
From: Janice Millford   Bloomington MN
Relationship:  Ladies of Lallybroch

Vicki was all sweetness and fun. Her personality was LARGE sized for all her slight stature. Those of us who knew her from her online connections benefited from her inate goodness and kind nature. She will be missed by many of us, but I have faith she is with her Lord and is waiting patiently for us to join her. I hope the memories of her will afford the family comfort and peace.
Sent:  4/6/2009
From: Karen Evered (Aislinn)   Guelph Ontario, Canada
Relationship:  Online Friend

Heartfelt condolences to Steve & family. I never had the pleasure of actually meeting Vicki in person but even through cyberspace you could feel her friendship and warmth. Vicki will always hold a special place in my heart and I will miss her forever. My prayers are with you all.
Sent:  4/6/2009
From: Peggy & Morgan Busby   Bothell WA
Relationship:  Friend through S&S and LOL

We miss you Vicki, and wish you peace and your family comfort. We are inspired by your strength.
Sent:  4/6/2009
From: Leigh Cutler   Gold Coast Australia
Relationship:  Online Friend

Steve and family, my deepest sympathy on the immense loss of 'Vic'. She was and always will be just 'Vic' to me, as that is what many of us fondly called her. Whilst Vic and I never met in person, we did have many a chat online over the years and I came to know Vic as a warm, funny, caring and sincere person with a heart of gold. Her deep love for her family and her 'furbabies' was always evident whenever we spoke online. I will miss our chats greatly and I wish you all peace and comfort through your fond and loving memories of her.
Sent:  4/6/2009
From: Tanya Blase   Savannah Georgia
Relationship:  Online Friend

Vicki was one of the first of my online friends I ever met in person. It was October 2005 in Jacksonville. There's no need for me to tell you what wonderful person she was and how many lives she touched. I know how much those of us who only talked to her via computer will miss her and send you strength to stand through this terrible time. It is wonderful to think that now she can breathe deep and run far. I consider myself blessed to have been able to call her friend.
Sent:  4/6/2009
From: LisaW   Concord California
Relationship:  Lallyfriend

I am so sorry for your loss. I can see from all those who have talked about her that Vicki was a very special person. God bless you all.
Sent:  4/6/2009
From: Lois Gruberger   St. Louis MO
Relationship:  Friend

Steve and Vicki's family; our wonderful Vicki will be deeply missed. Vicki was so dear to me. A wise woman who was thoughful and kind. And fun! Vicki always knew how to make me laugh with a witty or joking comment. I loved her cheerful outlook on life and her good attitude. She supported me through some trying times and never let me down. Her kindness and love towards so many was real and true. I only hope that I gave back to her a fraction of what she gave to me. I miss her so much and she will live in my heart always. I wish you all peace and love.
Sent:  4/6/2009
From: Margy Collingwood   Gillingham Kent, UK
Relationship:  Lallyfriend

Words can't express how sorry I am for this sad loss. She was such a warm and friendly person, and will be sadly missed.
Sent:  4/7/2009
From: ladyphantom  
Relationship:  Lallybroch friend

May God bless you and your family as you mourn the loss of your dear Vicki. May God give you strength and may memories of her bring you comfort.
Sent:  4/7/2009
From: Amanda Whitehouse   Auckland
Relationship:  Lallyfriend

An angel has been called home. Deepest sympathies to Steve and family.
Sent:  4/7/2009
From: Maria Gordon   Concord Michigan
Relationship:  Lallybroch friend

I'm so sorry for your loss. I knew Vic only online, and she was such a sweet friend. We spent a lot of time the last few years exchanging messages on the Lallybroch boards and countless hours in chat, laughing and talking about anything and everything. I was her "secret santa" a few years back and I still remember her excitement and fun loving spirit. She will be sadly missed by us all.
Sent:  4/8/2009

 

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