Vic and Carolynn's wedding day in Lawrence, Kansas. April 1987. A sweet and memorable day.
Vic and Carolynn's wedding day in Lawrence, Kansas. April 1987. A sweet and memorable day.
The day after Vic and Carolynn's wedding. In Topeka, KS.
The day after Vic and Carolynn's wedding. In Topeka, KS.
Vic's high school graduation picture
Vic's high school graduation picture
Vic was in the Army band from 1961 - 1963. He played the euphonium.
Vic was in the Army band from 1961 - 1963. He played the euphonium.
With first wife Gloria (Glo) and children Jay (center), Rene (left) and Robin (right)
With first wife Gloria (Glo) and children Jay (center), Rene (left) and Robin (right)
1989 in Petaluma after grandson Jared Smith ’s birth
1989 in Petaluma after grandson Jared Smith ’s birth
Vic and Robin in his classroom at Montgomery High School in Santa Rosa.
Vic and Robin in his classroom at Montgomery High School in Santa Rosa.
Todd and Shanna McGregor with Ian, Vic and Kara
Todd and Shanna McGregor with Ian, Vic and Kara
Dad and his "mini Me"
Dad and his "mini Me"
Donna Rose and Vic at a Renewal of Vows for Donna and Bill
Donna Rose and Vic at a Renewal of Vows for Donna and Bill
On the train to Cinque Terre in Italy
On the train to Cinque Terre in Italy
Family gathering on the patio in May, 2021 Left to right: Jared Smith, Lauren Smith, Travis Hance, Jay Smith with Lily, Vic, and Annie O'Kelley
Family gathering on the patio in May, 2021 Left to right: Jared Smith, Lauren Smith, Travis Hance, Jay Smith with Lily, Vic, and Annie O'Kelley
Vic’s main project in recent years: Solano Alliance for Justice and Empowerment
Vic’s main project in recent years: Solano Alliance for Justice and Empowerment
Rene', Karen & Dad
Rene', Karen & Dad
Dad & Janay
Dad & Janay
After the ball game
After the ball game
Rene', Janay & Dad
Rene', Janay & Dad
Vic with sisters Ginger, Sue, and his brother Jerry in back with his mother, Thelma Jenkins, in front.
Vic with sisters Ginger, Sue, and his brother Jerry in back with his mother, Thelma Jenkins, in front.
Close friends for many years, Sonya and Hal Milton
Close friends for many years, Sonya and Hal Milton
Our Circle met for decades. BACK: Marlin Boisen, Mark Horrigan, Vic, and Barry Orvell FRONT: Susan Christy, Kris Klarer, Carolynn, and Lolly Huddart-Wolfe
Our Circle met for decades. BACK: Marlin Boisen, Mark Horrigan, Vic, and Barry Orvell FRONT: Susan Christy, Kris Klarer, Carolynn, and Lolly Huddart-Wolfe
At Lake Berryessa, right before COVID hit. Scott and Vic had just realized they'd held out as long as they could, but couldn't keep their pledge to not talk politics.
At Lake Berryessa, right before COVID hit. Scott and Vic had just realized they'd held out as long as they could, but couldn't keep their pledge to not talk politics.
The Whiz w/ Witch Robin
The Whiz w/ Witch Robin
Father's Day ceremony
Father's Day ceremony
Think he caught on...
Think he caught on...
Jay, Dad, Rene'
Jay, Dad, Rene'
Vic and Karen James in the tiny town of Luckenbach, TX.
Vic and Karen James in the tiny town of Luckenbach, TX.
Jay with the pirate of Vacaville
Jay with the pirate of Vacaville
We had a huge box of funny hats, and Vic wore them all.
We had a huge box of funny hats, and Vic wore them all.
As many have said,"being near Vic was like a warm cozy reminder of love . . . " My brother-in-law.
As many have said,"being near Vic was like a warm cozy reminder of love . . . " My brother-in-law.
Vic at Highland Elementary's "Pirates of the Caribbean" festival.
Vic at Highland Elementary's "Pirates of the Caribbean" festival.
Carolynn, Vic and Fred in Italy
Carolynn, Vic and Fred in Italy
I'm so grateful that Vic was available to officiate our wedding in January 2018.
I'm so grateful that Vic was available to officiate our wedding in January 2018.
Spring training in Arizona with Zander Martinez Harris, grandson and baseball aficionado!
Spring training in Arizona with Zander Martinez Harris, grandson and baseball aficionado!
Vic, Lisa, Carolynn and Fred in Italy
Vic, Lisa, Carolynn and Fred in Italy
Vic and Carolynn on our visit to Italy
Vic and Carolynn on our visit to Italy
Carolynn and Vic in Lithia Park, Ashland, OR
Carolynn and Vic in Lithia Park, Ashland, OR
Carolynn and Vic in Ashland, OR
Carolynn and Vic in Ashland, OR
Vic and Fred in Vacaville, June 2021
Vic and Fred in Vacaville, June 2021
Carolynn, Vic, Nick, Gravity and Fred in Vacaville, June 2021
Carolynn, Vic, Nick, Gravity and Fred in Vacaville, June 2021
Vic and Carolynn at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland
Vic and Carolynn at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland
Vic and Carolynn co-officiating at Gravity (Fred's daughter aka Lisa) and Nick's wedding, June 2015
Vic and Carolynn co-officiating at Gravity (Fred's daughter aka Lisa) and Nick's wedding, June 2015
Vic contemplating the canals in Venice, June 2008
Vic contemplating the canals in Venice, June 2008
The lovely couple in Sienna, Italy, June 2008
The lovely couple in Sienna, Italy, June 2008
Dinner and wine with Lisa and Fred Goldberg in Venice, June 2008
Dinner and wine with Lisa and Fred Goldberg in Venice, June 2008
Vic and Fred in Florence, Italy, June 2008
Vic and Fred in Florence, Italy, June 2008
Officiating at Ilana (Fred's daughter) and Greg Brongiel's wedding
Officiating at Ilana (Fred's daughter) and Greg Brongiel's wedding
Preparing for our elder years, with Fred, Aug 2004
Preparing for our elder years, with Fred, Aug 2004
I Ashland, OR, 2004, with Fred
I Ashland, OR, 2004, with Fred
On a July 1998 Alaska cruise. From left to right: Carolynn, Vic, Marilou, Fred, Dianne, Alfred
On a July 1998 Alaska cruise. From left to right: Carolynn, Vic, Marilou, Fred, Dianne, Alfred
Some birthday silliness with Vic, Patty Hale, Carolynn, and Teresa Stafford. Congenial hosts, lifelong friends, and a most lovely setting.
Some birthday silliness with Vic, Patty Hale, Carolynn, and Teresa Stafford. Congenial hosts, lifelong friends, and a most lovely setting.
Both weddings held in their backyard under the “love tree”
Both weddings held in their backyard under the “love tree”
And Grandson Oliver Rogers and Anna’s wedding in 2009
And Grandson Oliver Rogers and Anna’s wedding in 2009
Grandad and Carolynn officiated granddaughter Lauren Smith and Travis’s wedding in 2007
Grandad and Carolynn officiated granddaughter Lauren Smith and Travis’s wedding in 2007
Family fiesta shenanigans
Family fiesta shenanigans
2010 or earlier in that wonderful backyard in Vacaville
2010 or earlier in that wonderful backyard in Vacaville
Hanging out with the family in Grass Valley for 4th of July (grandson Jared Smith on left) 2011?
Hanging out with the family in Grass Valley for 4th of July (grandson Jared Smith on left) 2011?
Grandson-in-law Travis’s (Lauren Smith’s husband) 40th birthday celebration in Portland, OR
Grandson-in-law Travis’s (Lauren Smith’s husband) 40th birthday celebration in Portland, OR
Robins memorial service 2009
Robins memorial service 2009
Ready to kick some ass walk 2017, granddaughter Arijana (left) and wife Carolynn (right)
Ready to kick some ass walk 2017, granddaughter Arijana (left) and wife Carolynn (right)
Vic at the spot near Bodega Bay where he scattered some of Robin's ashes
Vic at the spot near Bodega Bay where he scattered some of Robin's ashes
Vic holding a picture of Robin with her guitar a few months after her death
Vic holding a picture of Robin with her guitar a few months after her death
Out to hear music (and making their own!) in San Antonio with family and friends
Out to hear music (and making their own!) in San Antonio with family and friends
Vic with Drew Puthuff, his great niece (Jared and Rachel Puthuff)
Vic with Drew Puthuff, his great niece (Jared and Rachel Puthuff)
Vic with Lily, his great-granddaughter, born on his birthday - January 13
Vic with Lily, his great-granddaughter, born on his birthday - January 13
Vic with Skeeter and Marty as they begin the day with Sudoku, which he always did in pen.
Vic with Skeeter and Marty as they begin the day with Sudoku, which he always did in pen.
Carolynn and Vic at our annual Unity Tea
Carolynn and Vic at our annual Unity Tea
Vic celebrating grandson Zander's graduation with grandson Jared Smith
Vic celebrating grandson Zander's graduation with grandson Jared Smith
Kris Klarer and Vic at Bodega Bay
Kris Klarer and Vic at Bodega Bay
Baseball Hall of Fame
Baseball Hall of Fame
Officiating at Mom and Alfred's wedding with Carolynn; what a team!
Officiating at Mom and Alfred's wedding with Carolynn; what a team!
Mom's 80th birthday celebration in New Braunfels, TX
Mom's 80th birthday celebration in New Braunfels, TX
Vic and Carolynn, the role-models for love!
Vic and Carolynn, the role-models for love!
Siblings, Sue and Vic
Siblings, Sue and Vic
Gaduation party for the student teacher cohort of 2021. Vic is here with Rebecca, who leads our program.
Gaduation party for the student teacher cohort of 2021. Vic is here with Rebecca, who leads our program.
Vic and his brother, Jerry, at our Family Reunion in Cambria - August, 2021
Vic and his brother, Jerry, at our Family Reunion in Cambria - August, 2021
Carolynn and Vic in Cambria, August, 2021
Carolynn and Vic in Cambria, August, 2021
Todd and Vic at Family Reunion with Shanna and Nate in background - Cambria, August, 2021
Todd and Vic at Family Reunion with Shanna and Nate in background - Cambria, August, 2021
Vic The Wizard for Hallowe'en, loaned for last 10 years to our brother David to enthrall school kids
Vic The Wizard for Hallowe'en, loaned for last 10 years to our brother David to enthrall school kids
Definitely a success...
Definitely a success...
Vic, Patti and Gene
Vic, Patti and Gene
Vic and Ryan
Vic and Ryan
This shirt was a gift from Rene' to his very cool Daddy-O.
This shirt was a gift from Rene' to his very cool Daddy-O.
Winchester House, Ashland, with Fred and Lisa Goldberg
Winchester House, Ashland, with Fred and Lisa Goldberg
Father's Day 2020
Father's Day 2020
Italy
Italy
Garlic fries at Oracle Stadium. Go, Giants!
Garlic fries at Oracle Stadium. Go, Giants!
Vic loved everything about gardening, but especially the harvest! His tomatoes were widely shared among friends and family each summer.
Vic loved everything about gardening, but especially the harvest! His tomatoes were widely shared among friends and family each summer.
Butterfly Exhibit in NYC. This butterfly flew straight to Vic and stayed on his forehead the entire time. He was the only person walking around with a butterfly on his head!
Butterfly Exhibit in NYC. This butterfly flew straight to Vic and stayed on his forehead the entire time. He was the only person walking around with a butterfly on his head!
Vic was just as much at home at the Lincoln Center listening to the opera as he was eating garlic fries at Oracle Stadium.
Vic was just as much at home at the Lincoln Center listening to the opera as he was eating garlic fries at Oracle Stadium.
Vic joked that the book he wrote, "Breaking the Wineglass," contained everything he knew. "That's why it's so small!" he'd grin.
Vic joked that the book he wrote, "Breaking the Wineglass," contained everything he knew. "That's why it's so small!" he'd grin.