Vicky Mindrup, 67, of Independence, MO passed away, March 3, 2022.

She was born on September 24, 1954 to Daniel Grover and Bobby Jean (Fry) Gallaher in Independence, MO. Vicky grew up in Independence and graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1972. She then attended Northwest Missouri State University.

On July 20, 1974 she was united in marriage to Keith Mindrup. After their marriage they lived in Independence where they made their home.

Vicky stayed at home when her children were young. She later worked for Bestemps and Allied Staffing in the payroll department. She retired in 2011 to take care of her grandchildren.

She was a member of the Fairmount United Methodist Church in Independence. Vicky was a caregiver all of her life. She enjoyed reading, afternoons by the pool with her friends, traveling with her family and loved a good McDonald’s Diet Coke.

Vicky was preceded in death by her parents; step-father, Kenneth Mayer; and brother Dan Gallaher.

She is survived by her husband, Keith; children, Nicolle Hays and husband Jason, and Shawn Mindrup and wife Angelina; grandchildren, Tucker and Tanner Hays and Arianna Mindrup; sister-in-law, Cindy Hunter and husband Tony; other relatives and many friends.

Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 8th Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 9555 North Oak Trafficway,  Kansas City, MO 64155 with visitation one hour prior to the service.

Inurnment: Ridgely Cemetery, Ridgely, MO.

Arrangements, Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville, MO.

Donations may be made to St. John Sanctuary.  Checks may be payable to Dana Bartlett or Venmo DonkeyDana.