Vickie Buck, 46

Vickie Michelle (Poston) Buck, 46, was born on Aug. 5, 1979, in Dillon to Linda (McGrew) and Larry Poston. Vickie’s personality was a reflection of the light she received from our Lord, Jesus Christ. She was compassionate, intuitive and purpose-driven; she had a deep desire to help others, full of empathy, focus and love; she had a genuine way of connecting on a personal level with each person she knew. Vickie was a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished her grandchildren. She enjoyed serving Jesus, going on adventures, traveling, kayaking, motorcycling, playing games with her family and friends, and sharing her life with her grandkids. Her sudden and unexpected loss of life on April 16, 2026, leaves us heartbroken, yet grateful for the love she shared and the light she brought into our lives, which will not be forgotten and will continue to guide us. 

Vickie was raised in the Flathead Valley by her mother, Linda with her older sisters, Vivian and Valerie, and younger brother, Micheal Paul. She attended school at Batavia and then Smith Valley. She was young when she had her only daughter, Hope Michaela and then moved to Texas after meeting the love of her life, Hubert Buck. She graduated with an associate degree at Brookhaven Community College and a bachelor's degree in teaching from Texas Women's University, with honors each time. Her first year of teaching was middle school math in Texas before moving home to Montana. She taught for several years at Swan River School where she loved teaching her "Swanies" multiple subjects including Ancient Mesopotamia. She continued her education by earning a Master of Educational Administration from Grand Canyon University, graduating with honors. Russell Elementary was her next teaching adventure, ranging from teaching first-graders to being a phenomenal instructional coach to interim principal. At Kalispell Middle School, Vickie’s quick wit and humor made her an extraordinary middle school math teacher. 

Vickie was preceded in death by her father, Larry Poston; stepfather, John McGrew; uncle, Marty Puryer; stepdaughter, Marie Buck; and both sets of grandparents.

She is survived by husband, Hubert Buck; daughter, Hope (spouse, Billy); grandchildren, VonnMichael, Nora and Baby; mother, Linda; aunt, Sinda; siblings, Vivian, Valerie and Micheal (wife, Joanna); nieces and nephews, Katie (husband, Clayton and their sons, Thomas and Matthew), James (wife, Autumn and daughter, Bloom), Jonathan, Justin, Aspen, Cedar and Sammuel; stepdaughter, Margaret (husband, Christopher); granddaughters, Kimberly (husband, Cameron) and Lindsey (husband, Chase); and great-grandchildren, Isabella, Wyatt and Axel; and so many more relatives and loved ones.

A private funeral service will be held Thursday, April 23 at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home in Kalispell. An open casket viewing will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a closed casket service at 1 p.m. The burial will follow at Conrad Cemetery at 2:15 p.m.

A public celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 25 at the Kalispell Middle School Gymnasium. All are welcome to attend and honor her life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cickie’s GoFundMe or given directly to the family for medical and memorial expenses. Friends are encouraged to visit the website buffalohillfh.com to leave notes of condolences for the family. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.