Vicki Aline Christensen

To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.

Obituary

Vicki Aline (Woodrow) Christensen, 81, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026, in Tampa, Florida, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly.

Born on October 20, 1944, in Roanoke, Virginia, to the late Ernest and Dorothy (Sanderson) Woodrow, Vicki’s early life was spent in Virginia. She spent her high school years in Costa Rica, graduating from Colegio Lincoln in 1963. Upon returning to the United States, she attended Albion College before transferring to the University of Maryland, where she earned her teaching degree in 1968.

In 1969, Vicki married the love of her life, the late James “Jim” Christensen, Jr. The early years of their marriage were spent in Japan during Jim’s Air Force commission—an experience she cherished. The couple eventually settled in Vienna, Virginia, where Vicki dedicated herself to raising her children before returning to school to earn a graduate degree in Accounting from the University of Virginia. She spent most of her professional life as a Certified Public Accountant, a career of which she was immensely proud. In 2013, she retired and relocated to Tampa, FL.

Vicki was known for her kind, compassionate nature and her sharp mind. In recent years, she found joy in the challenge of a 1000-piece puzzle, reading a good book, and the cherished tradition of attending theater productions with her daughter and granddaughter. Above all, Vicki’s greatest happiness was found in the company of her family. Her favorite role was that of a proud and dedicated “Nonni” to her six grandchildren. She was their most devoted advocate and her immense pride in their many activities and accomplishments was evident to everyone she met.

Vicki is survived by her son and daughter in law, Buddy and Jody Christensen and grandsons Cole, Blake, and Tyler of Vienna, VA, and daughter and son in law, Aline and Eric Major and grandchildren Ryan, Bryce, and Lauren of Lutz, FL; brother and sister in law, Bob and Jackie Woodrow; numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews; and a community of close friends and extended family.

Vicki’s memory will be cherished by all who knew her. May the love she shared continue to bring comfort to those she held dear. A private service to celebrate Vicki’s life will be held at the United States Naval Academy, where she will be laid to rest alongside her beloved husband, Jim.

The family invites those who knew her to share a memory or tribute. In lieu of flowers, the family requests expressions of sympathy be made in the form of cards to the family with a favorite memory or that you consider a memorial donation to World Central Kitchen (www.wck.org), an organization Vicki passionately supported.

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