Vicki was born on March 17, 1947 to Virginia Waugh (Phillips) and Dwight Waugh in La Grande, Oregon. Vicki was raised with her brother, Michael Waugh, in Kansas City, Kansas and graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1965. She went on to obtain her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Emporia State University, and her Master’s degree in Education from Kansas State University. Vicki was a dedicated educator to children within the KCK and DeSoto public school districts, teaching kindergarten and first grade until her retirement in 2003.
Vicki married her husband, David, on August 16th, 1969 and remained devoted in marriage for over 50 years. She was a loving mother to her two daughters, Erika and Megan. She was active in their many activities and eagerly attended every musical performance and sporting event. She became a grandparent in 2013 and adored spending time with her two grandsons, Maxwell and Elliott.
Vicki had a heart for serving and hosting gatherings. Alongside her husband David, she helped lead her church’s volunteer team at the Argentine Cross-Lines Community Kitchen during her early retirement years. She loved to read and cheer on her beloved Kansas Jayhawks college basketball team. With her husband, she traveled to many scenic areas of the United States. She loved to cook and bake for her loved ones and always kept her home decorated for seasons and holidays. Vicki was kind, warm and nurturing to everyone she encountered. In her later years, she resided at Town Village of Leawood - Independent Living Community, where she developed many close friendships with residents and staff. She approached life with a kind and gentle spirit and is already deeply missed by many.
Vicki is survived by her daughters, Erika Welch and Megan Berry (Welch), her grandsons Maxwell and Elliott Berry, her brother, Michael, and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 21st from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at the McGilley & Hoge Chapel, 8024 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, KS, followed by a memorial service at 4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Crosslines Community Outreach or Harvesters.
