I think it has been no secret at the Forum that I knew Miss Vicki (Nishioka; prior married name) and Mr. Art face to face. We had some great times together in Chicago.
I knew Miss Vicki had been afflicted with leukemia that, of course, I kept to myself having learned of it from another member here.
I was composing a message to her that I would have sent had the NBA been favored with a "cross town conference finals" - albeit transplanted to Florida! Only one problem; the Clippers, who they both worshipped, kind of shall we say, "folded" in the stretch.
Rest in peace, you wonderful gal.
Ocala Mike Member # 4657
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Sad to hear. 2020 is a year like no other, for sure.
TBlack Member # 181
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We had Vicki and Art out to the house for dinner on an evening when they were passing through Boston. Delightful fun; they are most knowledgeable and entertaining. Big loss!
Tootle Member # 4591
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I'm Sue Brewer, a close friend of Vicki's since high school. Yes, Vicki passed away on September 1st. I'm sorry it didn't occur to me sooner to check this website -- which I've posted to only rarely but visited much more often. Something just now made me realize I should contact both Frank in Santa Barbara and Henry Kisor (sp?) as well as others on this forum and that brought me here. Here's a link to her obituary that ran in the local South Bay Daily Breeze. A very good friend to many of us.
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Ms. Brewer, here is the posting at which Miss Vickie shared with the Forum noting Mr. Art's passing.
I cannot locate an obit noting such.
TwinStarRocket Member # 2142
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I had the pleasure of meeting Vicki and Art when they were waiting for the Empire Builder in St. Paul. We had arranged to meet for the first time through this forum. I held a sign with an arrow to me that said "Twin Star Rocket". Though our meeting was brief, I have to say they were delightful folks and I am saddened to learn of their passing.
I guess I never knew Vicki was from Pipestone MN. It is a town with a scenic National Monument that I have visited often. When I bought my house 40 years ago, the Title Search revealed that my house and the historic Calumet Hotel in Pipestone were once sold in the same transaction.
Sue Brewer mentioned Henry Kisor. He is on facebook and I still follow his blog there. Always a good read, as one would expect from a talented writer.
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