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James William Vickers
Indian Wells - James W. Vickers "Jimmy", 91, of Indian Wells, California, passed away, January 6, 2020 surrounded by his immediate family. Born in Wichita, Kansas on December 10, 1928, Jimmy was the son of Jack A. and Nell Vickers and enjoyed wonderful relationships with his four brothers and three sisters. Jimmy is survived by his wife Jodee of 44 years, five children: Jimmy Jr., Debbie (Greg) Grisamore, Michael (Colleen) Vickers, Peter (Gordana) Vickers, Kenny (Becki) Vickers and nine loving grandchildren. A special thank you and condolences to Elizabeth Dolinski and Paula Aquilera, who have been in Jimmy and Jodee's lives for over thirty-five years. Jimmy graduated from the University of Oklahoma where he won the NCAA Golf Championship in 1952. He remained passionate about golf throughout his life competing in state and national competitions. Jimmy won the Kansas Amateur, Colorado State Amateur, Trans-Mississippi Golf Tournament, US Seniors (Co-Champion), World Seniors (2 times) and played in forty-one (41) AT&T Bing Crosby Pro-Amateur's winning with Leonard Thompson in 1977. He played in the US Amateur, US Open (2 times) and The Masters. He also participated in golf internationally playing in two British and Canadian teams several times. He enjoyed a wonderful reputation as a golf competitor, a great humorist and storyteller. Jimmy touched many with his wit, charm, and charisma. He strived to protect the integrity of the game, played by the rules, and instilled honesty and good will in those around him. Jimmy served on boards for the Trans-Mississippi Golf Association, Western Golf Association, and Evans Scholarship Board. He continued to be supportive of the OU Golf team through his life. Jimmy was a faithful member of the Catholic Church and true friend of Monsignor Dan Dillabough (University of San Diego) and Monsignor Howard Lincoln (Sacred Heart Church) in Palm Desert, California. Services will be held at Sacred Heart Church in Palm Desert, California on January 14, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. A celebration of his life will be held immediately thereafter at the Eldorado Country Club in Indian Wells, California. Burial services will be in Wichita, Kansas. The family wants to thank Todd Beach his physical therapist, Tito, Steven, Daisy, Eva, and Dennis of Reliance Hospice.
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Viewing 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Rosary at 4:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. on January 13, 2020.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Trans-Mississippi Golf Scholarship Fund and OU Golf Team:
http://www.trans-miss.org/contributions.html
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I knew Jimmy through my friend Bill Ogden. Oh my we had many laughs together. God bless you all. Mary Warrick
Ary Warrick
January 19, 2020
Jodee,
I am sorry for your loss. Mr. Vickers and yourself were among my favorites, and longest known customers.
It was a pleasure to have known Mr. Vickers! Always a gentleman!
Debbie Stabile
January 14, 2020
Mike Jimmy Debbie Peter Kenny I am sorry for our loss RIP
Kevin McKenzie
January 13, 2020
Kenny I'm so sorry to about your dad. Thoughts and prayers my old friend.
January 13, 2020
Rest in Peace Jimmy!
Michael Maag
January 12, 2020
So,sorry to lose jimmy he was the best Nancy Arnold
Nancy Arnold
January 10, 2020
To the VICKERS family, my feelings and thoughts are with you. your father was very good to my father and me at ELDORADO C.C. for many years. THANK YOU..... Scott Pennie
Scott Pennie
January 10, 2020
To all the Vickers family..sorry to hear about your Dads passing what a good,good man.I have many fond memories of growing up with your family. There never was a dull moment,and way more laughter than tears..Im glad that you were able to be with him and give him a good send off..there is never a good time to to lose a loved one but thank the guy upstairs for the years you had with him...I think about each of you fondly..and am thankful for the time spent with your group...much love to each of you and yours ..Joel P.Hesse
Joel Hesse
January 9, 2020
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