Viki Royer Peterson, born March 4, 1952, died February 16, 2024 in Bonner Springs, Kansas.
Her parents were Jack & Jenny Royer of Abilene, Kansas. She grew up in Abilene and graduated from Abilene High School. She moved to Lawrence in 1971 and attended the University of Kansas.
She worked in the legal field for most of her life, as well as volunteering in the oncology department at Lawrence Memorial Hospital for several years.
She was previously married before going on to marry Dale (Peto) Peterson in 1999, who preceded her in death.
Viki is survived by her partner John P. Biggs, Lawrence, daughter Vanessa Royer Warren (Levi), Overland Park, brother Lance Royer (Bo), Topeka, and granddaughters Nathalie Royer Chow Yuen, Lea Marie Royer, and Emme Lee Royer Denham, all of Overland Park.
Private family graveside services to be held later at Abilene City Cemetery.
Family suggests memorial contributions be given to Lawrence Humane Society and may be sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home (601 Indiana St Lawrence, Kansas 66044).
