Vickie Rose Blaser

BLASER, Victoria "Vickie" Rose, age 57, of East Bethel, previously of Andover, passed away unexpectedly at home, after a short and courageous battle with cancer, on October 22, 2019. Vickie was born July 5, 1962, in Andover, Mn. and was an employee of Federal Cartridge for 21-years. She was a member of the 1980 graduating class of Blaine High School. A loving life partner, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and great-aunt, Vickie enjoyed spending time with extended family and dear friends. She was very social and made time for everyone, always willing to lend a hand. She took pride in making her potato salad, tator tot hotdish and loved gardening. Vickie was a true "Gem" who was loved and will be missed by many. She was preceded in death by brother, Michael Blaser; father in-law, Veryl Bakken; sister in-law, Debbie Rush (Bakken); brother in-laws, Brian Rush and Randy Bakken. She will be deeply missed by her life partner of 35 years, Blake Bakken; sons, Ryan Bakken, Tyler Bakken (Meghan); parents, Blanche Maruska (Don Taylor), Leonard Blaser (Sandy); mother in-law, Inez Bakken; siblings, Marcy Dalen (Todd), Richard Blaser (Angela), Andrea Aukes (Jeff), Leonard Blaser, Jr.; Terri May (Bryan), Roberta Gulickson (Todd); step-siblings, Andy (Rachel) Franklin, Chari Cox, Vanessa Franklin; many nieces, nephews, relatives and good friends. Celebration of Life 11am Saturday, November 2nd, 2019 at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 19001 Jackson St. NE, East Bethel with visitation 1 hour before service.