VICKI JO WELDON

VICKI JO WELDON
Vicki Jo Weldon, 63, of Black River Falls, WI, died at home peacefully surrounded by her family Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023. She was born in Minneapolis, MN, to Loren and Joy (Pierce) Hannan Nov. 16, 1959, the fourth of six children.
Due to her father's job, She grew up moving to several different states ranging from Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota and Wisconsin. She graduated High School in 1979 in Clear Lake, IA. When Vicki was just 10 years old and living in Cedar Falls, she met her best friend… and her best friend’s older brother, Duane Weldon, whom she had quite a crush on. Vicki had moved away, but when she was 22 the two were reunited. On Aug. 18, 1984, she married, the love of her life, Duane in Cedar Falls, IA. This year, they would have been celebrating 39 years of marriage. She joined the life of a sailor, doing more travel. In this marriage, two children were born, Tifanie Jo and Cory Duane, who both arrived in Corpus Christi, TX. The last five years of Navy life took them to live in Japan. Upon her husband’s retirement, they returned to Wisconsin to be near her family.
She was actively involved with the Girl Scout organization, seeing Tifanie all the way through. Vicki was a troop leader, as well as a district leader. She was also involved with her son and husband in the Falls Players as a secretary. When she was younger, she helped take care of her mother’s dog kennel, trimming dogs, clipping toenails, doing shots and giving meds. Needless to say, she loved all animals. Vicki was blessed with three grandchildren, Eliso, Farah and Mateo.
Vicki is survived by her husband, Duane; daughter Tifanie (Antonio) Miles; son Cory (Abby) Weldon; and grandkids, Eliso, Farah and Mateo Miles.
She was preceded in death by her mom and dad, Loren and Joy Hannan; brother Loren and sister Patty.
Funeral services for Vicki was held Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, at the First United Methodist Church in Black River Falls at 2 p.m. Pastor Inwha Shon officiated. Friends and family were invited to visitation Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023, at the Torgerson’s Funeral Home from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m., and one hour prior to the service Monday. Burial was at the Pierce Family Cemetery in Oak Grove, MN.
The Torgerson’s Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements, 715-284-4321.