Victoria Irene Sidener

Obituary

Victoria Irene (Tunstall) Sidener

October 13, 1931- May 21, 2025

Victoria Irene Tunstall was born to Clay and Dorothy Tunstall on 10/13/1931 in Santa Rosa, California. She graduated from 29 Palms High School as Valedictorian in 1949. She married William "Bill" Downing in 1950. To this marriage were born son, John, and Daughters, Barbara and Vickie. The couple divorced in 1967. Victoria married Gene Sidener in 1968, and they were married 42 years until Gene's death in 2010. The family moved to Jackson, Wyoming in 1969. While in Jackson, Victoria worked alongside her husband in the many businesses they ran. In 1987, they relocated to Ennis, Montana, and in 2006, to Reno, Nevada. In 2023, Victoria moved to Basin, Wyoming, to be closer to her daughter Barb. She immediately got involved in the church and Eastern Star. She enjoyed small town living and found joy in her daily walks around town. Any place she and Gene lived, both served their community in various capacities. Victoria was a crafter, knitting, crocheting, and quilting for family and friends. She was known for never forgetting a birthday. Victoria was proud to be able to complete her associate's degree in history at age 72! Victoria was a 73-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star, served as Worthy Matron twice, Grand Representative of Wyoming in Nevada, and Grand Chaplain in Nevada.

Victoria is survived by her children: John (Pat) of Valley Center, CA; Barb (Gene) Grose of Basin, WY; Vickie (Ted) Stutzman of Reno, NV; stepsons, Phil (Maureen) Sidener of Las Vegas, NV, Bill Sidener of Chico, CA and Jim Sidener of Indianapolis IN. Also grandchildren: Leonard, James, John, T. Eric, and Elizabeth as well as Gene's Granddaughters, Phyllis, Courtney, and Whitney; 7 great-grandchildren and 1 on the way; her sisters Midge and Lisa, and brother Fred (Carole), many nieces and nephews, and dear friends.

Her parents as well as her siblings Leanore, Madeline and Bob predeceased her.

Victoria looked forward to the day she would be with her Lord and her loved ones who had gone before. She entered into that rest on May 21, 2025.

Per her request, donations may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children at shrinershospitalsforchildren.org.

Services will be held July 26, 2025 at 11:30 am at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 401 S. 8th St., Basin Wyoming.

Online condolences may be sent to www.bryantfuneralhomeonline.com.