Vickie Marie Paulson was born on November 28, 1948 to Earl and Helen (Andersen) Sydnes. She grew up in Albert Lea and graduated from Albert Lea High School. Vickie was united in marriage to Gerald Paulson on March 5, 1976 at First Lutheran Church. The couple made their home in Albert Lea and Vickie worked at the Eagles Club as a bartender. Vickie also did many volunteer activities at the Eagles. She was a life-long member of First Lutheran Church, and a member of the Eagles Auxiliary. Vickie enjoyed spending time at the lake with family and friends, fishing and talking on the phone with her friends. She liked going to the casino and spending time with her dog Casey. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Blessed be her memory.
Survivors include her husband, Gerald; children, Kristie Lau and Doug (Kristal) Paulson; grandchildren, Karissa Lau, Dennis Lau and Brooke Paulson; brother, Richard (Sheryl) Sydnes; brothers and sisters-in-law, Herb (Jeanette) Paulson, Dave (Kay) Paulson, Steve (Carol) Paulson, Mary (Dave) Braaten and Ruth (Jon) Breuer; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews.
Vickie was preceded in death by her son, Justin Paulson; parents, Earl and Helen Sydnes; mother & father-in-law, Luther and Elsie Paulson; and several extended family members.