Vida L. Brickner, 104, of Coos Bay, Ore. passed on May 9, 2021 from COVID-19. She was born on July 22, 1916 in Los Angeles, Calif. to parents Rudolph A. and Margarita (Guirado) Dallugge. Vida attended a trade tech art school and received an associates degree as a professional artist. She became a freelance artist on Broadway, for Frederick’s of Hollywood and many others. Vida was a professional musician who played the guitar and sang for the Lorriette’s in the 1940s. She married Eugene P. Brickner and they were married for 32 years. Vida is survived by her daughter, Rosalie Treffry, Sprague River, Ore.; six grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Brickner, in 1992 and Christian Engholm. A graveside service was held on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Fir Grove Cemetery. Arrangements in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel.
