Vickie was born was on June 6, 1929 in Dunbar, Pennsylvania, the daughter of John & Wanda Walchesky. She graduated from Dunbar Township High School in 1947. A talented and independent young woman, she worked for the FBI in Washington, DC and Anchorage, Alaska, eventually settling in Seattle, Washington.
She had a passion for music and her faith, leading to her roles as a parish organist, bookkeeper and office secretary at various parishes throughout her lifetime.
Vickie married Donald Fry on November 20, 1950 in Anchorage, Alaska. They had four children: Mark, Stephen, Julie and David. She also had ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was a caring mother and grandmother who loved and nurtured her family.
Having an intense interest in traveling, Vickie made many trips around the United States via car and airplane and also traveled to several foreign countries. She also passed on her love for music to her children and numerous students over the years giving piano and clarinet lessons.
Vickie is remembered as a strong willed matron of her family, who enjoyed sewing, knitting, cooking and entertaining. She is survived by her sons Mark (Cynthia) and David (Jamie) and daughter Julie Blue (Willie). She was preceded in death by her husband Donald, son Stephen and grandson Joshua.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made Special K Ranch Inc., P.O. Box 479 Columbus MT 59019.
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