OBIT: Vicki Lynn (McVicker) THURBER, 2008, of interest in Somerset County, PA

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THURBER, Vicki Lynn (McVicker)

Vicki Lynn (McVicker) Thurber, 59, Port Charlotte, Fla., a loving wife, mother, 
sister and friend, passed away at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, Fla. on 
Jan. 27, 2008, after succumbing to a long hard battle of health problems. Vicki 
was brave and strong throughout the many major and minor setbacks and was an 
inspiration to her family and friends for her ongoing courage. Vicki was born 
May 26, 1948, the daughter of Jack B. and Jean S. McVicker. Preceded in death by 
parents; and brother, Jack B. McVicker Jr. Vicki is survived by her loving and 
caring husband, Stanley Kyle Thurber, Port Charlotte; her loving and devoted 
son, Dean Jay Yoder and wife, Sheila, Meridian, Idaho. Vicki was loved so much 
by her sister, Vohnie K. Lemon and husband, K. Robert (Bob) Lemon, Somerset; and 
her brother, John E. McVicker and partner, Andrew Wojciechowski, Falls Church, 
Va. Vicki is also survived by stepsons, Scott Thurber and wife, Kristi, And 
Travis Thurber, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Vicki was the proud and doting 
grandmother of Chad, Genienne, Marisa and Haley Yoder, and Baily and Kylie 
Thurber. She had many loving family members and friends who prayed for her 
throughout her illness with very special friends, Janice Williams and Sharon 
Haugn-Rowe, both of Reno, Nevada; Lana Phillippi, Rockwood; and Debbie Spangler, 
Denver, Colorado. Vicki was an administrative assistant for many brokerage firms 
and later became a certified travel agent, which she enjoyed prior to her health 
problems. Vicki and Stan traveled extensively throughout the United States, 
Europe, Iceland and the Caribbean. Vicki fulfilled her dream of settling in 
Florida with Stan in their beautiful new house. She loved traveling, boating, 
watching the beautiful Florida sunsets, watching nature, and fishing from their 
private dock and yes, shopping. Vicki was a beautiful lady on the outside as 
well as the inside and while she will be missed here on earth she will be 
welcomed with open arms by family members and friends in heaven. A celebration 
of Vicki's life will be held at 1 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Christ United Methodist 
Church, Broadway, Rockwood. The Rev. Mark Ongley officiating. Memorial 
contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd 
Street, New York, NY 10016 or online at www.kidney.org.
Daily American,   January 31, 2008