Edwina Jane Vik

Edwina Jane Vik
March 2, 1938-July 19, 2019
Edwina Jane Vik, age 81, of Lakewood, Colorado passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019. Eddy
was born on March 2, 1938 in Denver, Colorado. She was tragically orphaned at 6 months of
age but was lovingly adopted by Howard and Hilder McCoy at the age of 3. She was a member
of the first graduating class of Jefferson High School in 1956 and was still actively involved in
the Jefferson High School Alumni Association. She was married to Lennard E. Vik (1958-
1977) and was blessed with four children; Kelly (Diane); Lisa (Keith); Andrew (Joanie); Holly
(Jamie). Her children were her pride and joy and she raised them with a kind and loving heart.
Eddy lived in Clear Creek County for 33 years and was an active member of the community.
She worked and volunteered in Idaho Springs in many different capacities. Her hobbies
throughout her life included Mother's Club, bowling, Angel collecting, reading, writing, painting,
and spending time with her family and friends.
She was an amazing Angel for many people. She never met a stranger and her home was
always open to family and friends. Many referred to her home as their safe haven.
In addition to being survived by her four children, she is also survived by her eight
grandchildren; Jason (Stefanie), Erica (Matt), Shelby, Brian,Cory (Abbie), Sara (Ryan), Tayler,
Grace, her four great-grandchildren; Aidan, Abigail, Hayley and Brooke, numerous nieces and
nephews as well as innumerable friends.
Please join us for a Memorial Service at Rockland Community Church, 17 South Mt. Vernon
Country Club Road, Golden, CO 80401 on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 10:00 am. Celebration
to follow onsite.
Donations in Eddy's name can be made to Hope House, PO Box 740568, Arvada, CO 80006 or online at hopehouseofcolorado.org.

Memorial Service: August 3, 2019 10:00 am

Rockland Community Church
17 South Mount Vernon Country Club Road
Golden, CO 80401
303-526-0668
https://www.rockland.church/