Victoria J. Vegter, 65, of Valparaiso IN courageously and admirably lost her battle with cancer on August 30, 2010 in her home with her three children by her side.  She was born on March 22, 1945, the first daughter of John and Gladys (Epton) Stratton in Kalamazoo, MI. 
Vicki dedicated her life to her family. Her wisdom, leadership, and guidance will be missed; she will be most remembered for her unwavering commitment and encouragement while also possessing compassion and generosity for those around her.  All her friends gave her great joy.  She embraced challenges and loved to travel.  Her natural talent in interior design and ability to persevere and prevail through difficult projects created beauty in her home.  She grew up in Kalamazoo, MI where she graduated from Loy Norrix High School and Western Michigan University.  On June 12, 1965 she married J. Robert Vegter II who preceded her in death in May 2009.  For the past 18 years she served as the Manager of the Vegter & Vegter law firm in Merrillville, IN.  She worked side by side with her son until July 2010 and contributed in many ways to the operation of that office. Her presence will be greatly missed.
Survivors include her three children:  Elizabeth Ann Vegter of San Diego, CA, J. Robert Vegter III of Valparaiso, IN, Leslie Stratton Vegter of Raleigh, NC, sisters:  Mary Elizabeth Stratton of Huntington Woods MI, Maureen Ann Frey of Plymouth MI, Kathleen S. (John) Bauman of The Woodlands TX, cousins:  Margaret Mills and Alan Stratton of Kalamazoo MI, in-laws:  William and Barbara (Siemers) Vegter of Stevensville MI, and Michael and Barbara (Vegter) Vall of Indianapolis, IN, along with many loving nieces & nephews.
Following cremation at Angelcrest Crematory, a memorial service will be held Friday, September 3, 2010 at 5:00 PM at Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt RD., Valparaiso IN.  Visitation will be from 3-5 PM.