Remembering Vicki Kleist

Aug. 1, 1976 - Jan. 16, 2011

Vicki was a member of our part-time staff in the Ticket Office at Northrop. During her time with us, she worked closely with patrons and subscribers to assist them with their seating needs at performances. Her outgoing, upbeat, optimistic personality, tremendous compassion, and organizational skills were huge assets that she shared with all of us. Vicki was genuinely nice. She believed that niceness was underrated and worked diligently to be nice and do whatever she could to help you.

During her ticketing career, she worked at several local organizations including the Minnesota Orchestra, Children's Theatre Company, Stages Theatre, and Northrop. She was studying to be a teacher, with a focus on history.

Vicki recently had some significant health issues that required an extended period of time in the hospital. After bravely fighting to get better, she took a turn for the worse and passed away on January 16, 2011.

A former co-worker at Children's Theatre Company, Kristin Jansson, wrote this tribute to Vicki:

"Vicki should be the poster girl for living life to the fullest. A sparkling presence, an inspiration, Vicki reminded those who met her that life is to be enjoyed and cherished, adversity is to be met with confidence and energy, and every person encountered should be treated with respect, kindness, and a sense of humor. Vicki made the world a better place. My heart goes out to her family and friends."

Vicki did make the world a better place and we shall strive to follow in her example.

Rest in peace, shining star.