Victoria Lynn Kujala (Van Fleet), 67, of El Dorado, Kansas, passed away on January 10, 2024. She was born on September 14, 1956, in Frankfurt, Germany. Victoria's passion for life was evident through her various interests and hobbies.

Victoria met Bryan in 2007 and two years later asked for her hand in marriage at Monterey Bay in California. One year later, they got married at a beautiful service in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was an avid Oklahoma Sooners fan attending many home football games and softball games. Victoria enjoyed supporting the Green Bay Packers during every game day with her husband Bryan. She also had a deep love for her dogs and found joy in camping with her friends. Victoria had a particular fascination with firearms and was knowledgeable about all things related to them. She battled with diabetes and was the second person in the world to receive Human Insulin as a trial. She did not let this stop her from doing what she loved to do.

Victoria is survived by her brother, Doug (Jan) Van Fleet; sister, Karen (Ronnie) Farthing; brother, Jerry (Terri) Van Fleet; sister, Sandra (Gerald) Pratt-Younker; sister-in-love Tracey Van Fleet; 4 nieces; 7 nephews; many great nieces, nephews, other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Bryan Kujala; her mother, Lucy Delphine Van Fleet (Jarvis); father, Melvin Dean Van Fleet; brother, Alan Van Fleet; sister, Marsha Willie; brother, Terry Van Fleet, and nephew, Bill Farthing.

Victoria graduated from Eldorado High School in 1974 and went on to graduate from Butler Community College. She then went to Oklahoma University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry in 1989 and a Masters in Environmental Science. Her career began in 1999 as a firearms examiner at the Georgia Bureau of Investigations until 2004. Later that year, she relocated to Texas and joined the Fort Worth Police Department as a Senior Forensic Scientist, specializing in the Firearm Ballistics Program. She later retired in 2016 but continued to still have a passion for what she did. Throughout her career, Victoria traveled extensively, attending briefings, seminars, lab tours, and manufacturing plants across the country.

The arrangements for Victoria's passing are being handled by Baker Funeral Home in Valley Center, Kansas. Celebration of life service date to come.

Victoria Lynn Kujala will always be remembered for her vibrant personality, her love for her family, and her dedication to her career. She will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.bakerfhvc.com