Vicki Lynn Goodsell Boothe

Vicki Lynn Goodsell Boothe of Great Falls passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on June 10, 2024, after a very courageous battle with cancer. Vicki was born on October 30, 1957, to Franklin Goodsell and Bonnie Clark (Lawson) in Great Falls, Montana. She graduated from Great Falls High School in 1976.

Vicki met her devoted husband Charles “Rick” Boothe in 1980, and after two years finally ‘told’ him they would get married in September of 1982. It had to be her idea, of course! Two years later they welcomed their first daughter, Sarah, and in 1988 their second daughter, Desiree. Vicki was made to be a mother and a grandmother, celebrating the birth of her only granddaughter, Stephanie, in 2012. She loved spending time with her daughters and her granddaughter. Stephanie and Vicki were two peas in a pod, and she was so proud of all her achievements.

Vicki was a strong and inspirational woman. She never gave up and had a never-ending work ethic. She loved people and was happiest when she could gather with her family and friends to enjoy music, spread laughter, share her wise advice, and most importantly, feed them! She always strived to be the best and was a natural leader in all aspects of her life. She spent her career as the General Manager at Sweetheart Bakery downtown where she fell in love with many of her customers. When she was not working, her passions included cooking, canning, gardening, and entertaining. Cooking was her love language, and her home was always open to anyone to come over for a good meal and warm conversation. You could always catch her watching The Food Network, or Lifetime and Hallmark. She was a sucker for romance movies. She was never afraid to tell it like it was- even if you did not always want to hear it- but always with love and a comforting smile. She pushed everyone to always do their best. Vicki loved doing her crossword puzzles and word games daily. She would give herself a ‘star’ at the top of her puzzle if she was able to finish it. Even in her last days, she was working on her crosswords. She prided herself on teaching her daughters and granddaughter the importance of proper spelling and grammar- thanks Mom! She had a green thumb and a keen eye for color. Her flower arrangements and gardens were so important to her. She looked forward to shopping for her flowers every year when summer started. She came across as no-nonsense to most but had the best deadpan sense of humor and dry wit that carried us through.

Vicki’s passing leaves very big shoes to fill and a hole in our hearts. She was the epitome of a matriarch, always putting her family first. We all looked to her for protection, leadership, support, and unwavering love. She was a devoted mother, wife, sister, and friend to many. Her tenacity and spirit were contagious! Always the boss, she never hesitated to tell us to “Get Busy!” when we were slacking off. She always used to say, “things will look better in the morning,” and she was always right. Vicki, you will always be our sunshine, flying high overhead with the angels and the birds.

She was proceeded in death by her mother, Bonnie Clark; father, Franklin Goodsell; sister, Dolana Clark; and aunts, uncles, and friends. Her survivors include her husband, Rick Boothe; daughters, Sarah (Anthony) Mosmiller and Desiree (Darrick) Dahl; granddaughter, Stephanie Mosmiller; sisters, Lisa Swanson and Jeannine Wahl; brother, Dennis Johnson; and many friends and relatives.

Cremation has been completed at Schnider Funeral Home in Great Falls. A celebration of her life will take place on September 1, 2024. Time and location to be determined. In lieu of flowers, the family asks to please consider donating to her GoFundMe at  https://gofund.me/c1dcf49e for end-of-life expenses.