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, 5139 West Fork Road, Darby, MT 59829
Darby Volunteer Fire Department, 500 N. Main Street, Darby, MT 59829.