September 9, 1948 – October 24, 2015
Vicki Van Bemmel, of Kirkland, Washington passed away on October 24th following complications from an illness.
Vicki was born in Santa Barbara, California in 1948 but was raised in Kailua, Hawaii from the age of 2. She was one of two daughters of Theodore and Margaret Scott. Vicki attended the local Kailua schools, graduating from Kailua high school in 1966. Vicki was a local girl who embodied all things Hawaiian.
After high school Vicki worked for the Reservations department of Hawaiian Airlines in Honolulu until her marriage to her husband Chris in 1984. She loved music and theatre and was active in the Kailua High School Select Chorus and in the local Windward Theatre Guild. Vicki could sing Hawaiian and other music in perfect harmony, always with a smile.
Vicki met her future husband in 1981 on a flight from Portland to Honolulu, when she asked about, with her usual outgoing personality, his photos of Mt. St. Helens erupting. She married in 1984 after Chris completed his graduate studies and moved to Beaverton, Oregon, where her son, Rhys, was born. Vicki then moved to Kirkland, Washington when Chris took a job at Boeing. She continued to work in travel while their son was growing up. She remained active in the local chapter of her Sorority. Vicki loved to travel, visiting Samoa, Australia, Europe, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Turkey, and New Zealand.
Vicki will be remembered for her thoughtfulness and true spirit of Aloha, her dignity and honesty. She was always kind and considerate of others with a warm heart. She was a true and loyal friend to many. Vicki was faithful wife to Christopher van Bemmel for 31 years. She leaves her husband Chris, son Rhys, and sister Sherry. She will be sorely missed by all.