Vickie Gale (Fredericks) Claussen, age 69 passed October 2, 2025, at her home in Darby
Montana. She was born July 26, 1956, in St. Maries Idaho to Marjean and Melvin Fredericks.
She grew up in Idaho and Montana with her three sisters.
Vickie was a devoted daughter, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother and a cherished member of the
community.

Vickie lived her life with gusto, taking in the beauty of her surroundings and somehow making
every moment matter. She was a Sears service technician for 30 years, sharing her expertise with
friends and family after retirement. Beyond serving her family and community, Vickie had
passion for motorcycles and the great outdoors. She traveled thousands of miles on her Harley
Davidson, making memories and meeting friends. Vickie was an avid hunter and outdoors-
woman and kept a well-stocked freezer her entire life.

Vickie's legacy lives on as testimony to her unconditional love and generous ability to change
lives and provide safe haven to people in need. Her gentle spirit and endearing grace remain in
the hearts of many.

Vickie is survived by her son, Jason L. Claussen, sister Keri (Fredericks) Brackett (Joe Brackett),
Nephews; Jon Fredericks, Shane Rollins, and RJ Renn, granddaughter Millie Claussen, grandson
Bodie Claussen, daughter-in-law Holly Claussen and numerous grand nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by mother (Marjean), Father (Melvin), Sisters (Pam and Christie) and
nephew (Aaron).

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the C. Ben White
Memorial Campground, 4925 West Fork Road, Darby, MT 59829, followed by a potluck at the
same location where friends and family are invited to gather and celebrate Vickie's life and
legacy.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to one of the following:
 Brilliant Beginnings (donate at: https://darbybrilliantbeginnings.org/banking-
information/)
 Trapper Creek Job Corps, (Student Government Association, (remove hard space if
possible) 5139 West Fork Road, Darby, MT 59829)
 Darby Volunteer Fire Department, 500 N. Main Street, Darby, MT 59829)