Victoria Koster

VICTORIA KOSTER BOISE, ID -- Victoria Lurus Koster, 85, of Boise, passed away February 4, 2006, at her home of throat cancer. She was born August 10, 1920, in Manchester, New Hampshire, to Lambrou Dagovanis and Vasilike Rodanas Dagovanis. Her father passed away when she was a child and she was raised by her mother and adopted father, Vasilike and Constantinos "Gus" Lurus. Victoria moved to Idaho Falls, Idaho, in January, 1929, with her brother, mother, and new father. She worked at her parents’ grocery store when she was young. She married Robert Koster June 23, 1946, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Victoria began work at The Bank of Eastern Idaho in November, 1952. On August 3, 1959, she went to work for The Bank of Commerce, where she worked until she retired more than 33 years later. She and her husband moved to Boise, in 1999, to be closer to family. Victoria was a member of the Greek Orthodox Church. Her granddaughter, Melissa Koster, was a great joy in her life. Victoria is survived by her husband, Robert Koster, a son, Greg (Cindy) Koster of Boise, a sister, Marina Covert of Idaho Falls, two brothers, Archie Lurus of Iona, and Angelo Lurus of Spokane, WA. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, John. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 9, 2006, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge, Idaho Falls. The family will visit with friends for one hour prior to the services at Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ------------------------------------------------ Condolences sent: Chris Swatsenbarg (swatchri@yahoo.com) Dear Bob and Greg, You are in our prayers. I have fond memories of bible classes taught by Vicky, and my Mom, Peggy Taylor, when we were children. It was a great show of love they made for us. They have a special place in my heart. Bob, I also remember your lovely yard around the corner from us. Take care. Sincerely, Chris Taylor Swatsenbarg