In Loving Memory of
Victoria Ann (Brown) Hance
November 11, 1952 – December 11, 2021
Celebration of Life
Sunday, April 10, 2022 2:00 PM CDT
Watch Video Recording of Celebration of Life
Victoria (Vicky) was born on November 11, 1952 in Los Angeles, California, and passed away peacefully on December 11, 2021 in Overland Park, Kansas.
She is survived by her husband of 44 years, David Alan Hance; son, Justin David Hance; daughter-in-law, Shannon Halloway and two grandsons, Theo and Colby. She was the youngest of five siblings, David Jennings Brown (spouse Carol), who she now joins in Heaven, Candace Brown Doud (spouse Jim, also in Heaven); Steven Kent Brown (spouse Candy); and Robbin Brown Gardiner (spouse Jim). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
At the age of seven, Victoria underwent pioneering open-heart surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. We are forever thankful for the miraculous success of this surgery which gave us the time and memories we have: her spunk, tenacity, sense of humor and love for life will always be part of us.
Victoria graduated from the University of Arizona where she belonged to Delta Zeta sorority and later became their Field Representative.
Victoria loved her family, had many friends and was an avid golfer. She loved her work at Tomahawk Hills Golf Course that allowed her extra time to work on her game. Her favorite places to vacation were Electra Lake in Durango, Colorado and the beach in Coronado, California.
We are all grateful, because of her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, that she is rejoicing with Him now and those she loves who have gone before her.
In lieu of flowers, Victoria would appreciate donations to the KC Pet Project or the charity of your choice.
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Thank you to the family of Victoria sharing their Celebration of her Life with friends who have been blessed knowing Victoria. I knew her as Vicky and as a sorority sister in Delta Zeta at the U of A. She was our Pledge Trainer and President, we all loved and respected her. She was kind and encouraged everyone especially the freshmen girls who were just beginning their time in college. She had an infectious laugh and smile which made her such a joy to spend time with. Thank you especially for sharing Vicky coming to faith in Jesus Christ as her Savior. I know I will see her again and she will be greeting many of her sorority sisters as we enter eternity to be with the Lord. Victoria was certainly blessed to have sisters and brothers sharing their faith with her and praying for her. We were blessed hearing you share your memories of this amazing, wonderful lady. God Bless you.
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I knew Vicky from the Delta Zeta Sorority and my fondest memory of Vicky was driving doing Spring break to San Clemente because she wanted to go home. I always thought of her as a very special person. I know she will be terribly missed.
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Vicky and I pledged DZ the same year 1970. I remember that little yellow car, spring break trip to CA including Disneyland, runs to Jack in the Box, conversations, both of us golfers, just hanging out on no-date weekend nites, laughing, sorority parties, initiation, two good years. I emailed her last year and the response was “ give me your cell number, I just might call sometime” . . . . Rest In Peace
Ellen
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I was blessed to know Vicky for 33+ years. Justin and my children all went to school together and we were neighbors. Through being PTO President and Vice President we became fast friends and Bunco friends for many years. As the years moved on I needed help at out dental office and Vicky came to work for me for about 15 years. I could always count on her to be exactling with her work. Never a day went by that I wasn’t happy to have Vicky working with me. We laughed so hard and with Tammy there, there was always something up.
So many memories like I spent my 50th and 60th birthday celebrating with her. Even at the end we could laugh. When I took her to one of her doctor’s appointments she pointed out the medical building so I pulled up went into get a wheelchair. I walked in and looked around and thought what a lovely lobby and looked up. It was a Marriott that we had come in on the back side. We laughed so hard. After her appointment she was hunger so we went to McDonald’s and had a cheese burger and real coke. We both loved it..We sat in the car talked, laughed, teased each other and I may have got the flying bird.
So many memories and life we shared. Her service was lovely. Her love and laughter will be missed by all.
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It’s hard to think of the world without Vicky. . Her great warm smile and the devilish twinkle in her eyes…, Always such fun to be with her. Didn’t matter if we were working at the club, on the golf course or drinking a pitcher of Margueritas and telling tales:: we always had a good time . I’ll forever remember a day on hole #15__when the tee box was down & into the hill– I hit a lucky drive and when we got to it , all she could say was ,, ” “bodacious “…… What a special Lady~~catch you on the back nine,~~rest well my friend
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I only knew Vicky as a little girl. I got to know the Brown family through Steven and the Boy Scouts. One long-lasting memory of young Vicky was when she dressed up as a football player for Halloween . The helmet covered her whole head. Vicky was so cute and often very funny. I loved that little imp.
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Vicky was one of a kind. She was an old soul. She was funny, down to earth, wise, and real. She was the first one to really make me feel like family. I loved her and miss her and can’t wait to see her for all eternity.
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My cousin Vicky, was one of the funnest, truest and most important friends I had as a child and teenager. She came to Durango every summer to visit her somewhat eccentric, but delightful, grandmother, Ella Burkheimer, and stay with her mom and siblings at Ella’s cabin at Electra Lake. They always seemed to arrive just before the 4th of July, which was intentional I think because there was always a big party/dance at the clubhouse on the 4th and people of all ages joined danced and partied until late into the night. We spent a lot of carefree summers scooting around the lake in our little motor boat, swimming, hiking, fishing and laughing…. Vicky was always laughing about something. We often arrived back at one of our cabins soaked by afternoon showers; and we played Kick the Can, down by the dam, until way after dark.
Many summers I rode back to California with Vickie and her mom, Harriett, and stayed with them in their lovely home in LA, but more often, in San Clemente, where we golfed, walked to the beach for the day and played pool in the garage. She was way better at both pool and golf than I was but it didn’t matter. I learned a lot from her and she always encouraged me.
The summer of 1968, when we were both 16, our parents sent us to Bangor, Wales for a month of foreign study where we flirted with the Welsh boys, ate a lot of real fish and chips, learned a little about Shakespeare and laughed a lot.
Vickie was always fun, confident, supportive and easy to be with. Those days will always be some of the best of my life. We kind of kept track of each other through various family members but the last time I saw her was in Durango over 20 years ago. I always thought when life slowed down we would get together again. It breaks my heart that she is gone and that won’t happen in this lifetime. She was a treasure.
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Queenie , you are greatly missed this side of Heaven . Love you and excited to see you again .
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Having grown up with Vicky in our great neighborhood on 5th Ave. in LA, I remember so well the day she & her Mom took off for Mayo Clinic for her surgery. So many great memories that she played such a special part in my life growing up. My love & prayers are with her and all her family.
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Miss you and love you always Queen Victoria!
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Miss having the back and forth arguements we used to have kidding each other and when we played golf. I purposely stood behind her , she always told me to move cause she thought I was looking at her rear end when she was getting to hit her shot. She was branded Miss Tomahawk by AJ Enfield our cart repair man at the time. She actually thought she was running the place and bossed the old men around and that’s how shw will always remembered as Miss Tomahawk, it was a compliment to her.
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I miss you so much Vicky, our fun times at Tomahawk and our lunch dates. Golfing was a blast as well, but never could beat you, you were an awesome teacher!! Love you!
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Vicky was a cherished friend who will always be in my heart and missed greatly. We became friends as we raised our tennis-playing boys, and continued as they had their own delightful sons.
I still find myself still picking up my phone to call or text Vicky, who will be in my precious memories forever.
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I met Vicky at the dental office when I temped as a dental hygienist in 2014. She would always stop and ask how I was on the way to her desk on the mornings she worked.
We hit it off and always had something to laugh about.
I was fortunate to be in her life during her last two months on earth. I was helping her with her daily tasks and we were laughing a lot and I’d like to think it took her mind off her situation. These memories we made will be cherished until we meet again. I love you Vicky and I’m making sure Dave is ok and that he has groceries just like I promised you!
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Vicky was President of the UofA Delta Zeta Chapter when I pledged. She shepherded me thru Rush, and led me thru Preference. I recall her ability to make everyone feel very special. She was disappointed that I did not select her to be my Pledge Mother, until I explained that I knew there were many who would have her on their lists, and I felt I could always come to her. I admired her openness about her surgical scars, and that she wouldn’t let anything limit her ability to succeed at whatever she attempted. Knowing I had family in San Diego (I was from Chicago), she invited me to ride back to Coronado when she would drive, so I could spend holiday breaks with family. We used to talk about what it would take to remodel some of the old ramshackle buildings we would see along the route from Tucson. She had a quiet charisma and authenticity that drew people to her. It sounds as those traits were truly Vicky as she carried them thru to her family, friends, work and volunteer efforts. I have thought of Vicky many times thru the years and the significant positive effect she had on this college freshman. I regret I didn’t stay in better touch.
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All hail the Queen! Every memory filled with smiles and sneaky giggles. Love you always <3
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I miss talking to you late at night, my funny, cute little sister… As mom used to say, “I’ll be loving you always”‘
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What a wonderful Memorial! Beautiful picture of my dear friend!
Working along side was a blessing for me, we had a lot of fun at the dental office. We shared the love we had for our children and grandchildren. I learned so much from Vicky and I could always count on her to help me with my spelling! (That’s a never ending battle for me! Pluss there is not spell check on this sight. So bear with me, this is stressful!) I gues the funniest time with Vicky was when I asked a patient from the dental office if he served in the civil war. I was serious! He was talking about visiting some place that had to do with the Civil War. I thought he must have served in the Civil War to want to go there. I had no Idea is was over 100 years ago and this guy was OLD. Vicky and Debra heard me and about fell off thier chairs laughing! That story came up quite a lot over the years. (Jokes on me. I didn’t mind, It alway came with a good laugh.)
I am so greatful the Lord took my dear friend home to live in her new glorified body and he allowed me to spend precious time reading scripture to her on her last days on earth. I will miss her but I know I will see her again. Love you Vicky!
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Queen Victoria!
One of a kind and loved forever 💙
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I only knew Vicky for only 1 semestre but I realized what a powerhouse she was at Delta Zeta. Fun and smart is how I will remember her.
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Lovin’ my baby sister! 💕
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Vicky has been my friend all my life. You could say that we met before we were born since our mothers met when they were pregnant with us. Vicky was 12 days older than I and we lived 3 blocks from each other and grew up together . When we were older and lived far away from
Each other we would always talk on our birthdays. I feel she is still part of me because of all the memories we shared.