Vicky Heeley

Happy Birthday Grandma
Love and miss you

Love you Mum.

Happy birthday in heaven, Mumsy. Miss you so very much. Thinking of you today on what would have been your 78th birthday... and wishing you were still here with us. Always thinking of you. Love, your Maddie

There is no question that I learned all my best character traits and how to support others from my Mom. Now that I am learning how to navigate a family and fatherhood, I appreciate the lessons and principles she passed on more than ever.

Even though Vicky was gone before my daughter was born, I often see her looking down on us and can feel her steadfast Love.

I will always aspire to Love the way she did, which was not only for family but all others and the world at large.

Thinking of you my sweet and kind hearted friend.

For years this bush would not grow. This year I like to think Vicky sent this memorial

This card from Vicky's bedside table is just as relevant today 30 years later.

I first met Vicky in August 1979 at her second job as a cocktail waitress. I was immediately enamored. Vicky, thrice bitten by marriage was a little more cautious thinking how could I be serious with her having five children. We married the next spring and never looked back. She made such a wonderful partner and love.
It says something about my darling Vicky that she stayed upbeat throughout her long illness and in her final days her eyes sparkled and she kept her sense of humor always.
Her loving family really came through in her final years. She and I will be eternally grateful for the commitment and sacrifices they made.
Her son David who she loved so much and together went through enough experiences to fill a book.
Her son Daniel who sadly passed too soon.
Her adored daughters Katie and Maddie who have really come through for her even though they live so far away. Katie with a family of her own and Maddie, with the wonderful Mico, still staying on to look after her Dad.
Her baby boy John who has grown to really make something to be proud of in his life.
I only need do the simplest of things. I fill her cup with water and in the sweetest voice she says "thank you". It breaks my heart!
Vicky is and will remain the heart and soul of this family, loved by all who had the joy of meeting her. She had so much love for everyone and her family most of all.
We can only celebrate her life as an example to us all.
She will be sorely missed and forever in our hearts.
She is everything to me and I love her.
Derek

I am sad to hear of Aunt Vicki's passing. She brought so much laughter into our home when she visited, that is what I will always remember her for. Also, the resemblance she has to my sister Debbie is uncanny.

Rhonda Dietrich, Ronald's daughter

Dear Derek & Vicky

I am not sure where to start. My heart is heavy, and I am deeply saddened to hear about Vicky´s passing. I have known Vicky for a long time, and she was truly a wonderful person, full of love. The way she cared for Derek was reciprocated by his care for her. The love between these two individuals always amazed and touched me. Now, I am certain that it was a genuine and profound love.

Although I knew Vicky well, I never had the opportunity to meet her in person. I regret not making more of an effort to do so. Nevertheless, Vicky had a fulfilling life with her beloved husband and their children. She had everything she desired, including the luxurious bed she wanted. She was also fortunate to have a loving husband who took care of her until the end.

Let us celebrate her successful life and cherish her priceless moments. I will miss her deeply, as will many others.

Vicky, we miss you!

Regards,

Saravana Perumal

I first met Vicky when Maddie and I were late getting home one afternoon from high school. I guess Maddie was meant to be home a lot earlier, and the minute we walked in the door, Vicky was sitting in a chair, with a pair of blue gradient-shaded glasses on and a stern look on her face. My first impression was, 'wow, she is strikingly BEAUTIFUL, and, those glasses are really cool!' She had words with Maddie while I waited outside, then she invited me back in, and from that moment I felt I was part of the family. Vicky was always very inclusive, kind, friendly, very caring and genuinely interested in her friends' lives. I have fond memories of her throughout the years, most recently of when I worked for her for a few months when I first moved back to the States from Ireland. I liked that she had also been an expat, and had a lot of worldly knowledge and so our chats felt meaningful and empathetic. I will always remember her distinctive, kind voice, her laugh, and all the interesting stories of her different life experiences. She was devoted to her husband, her family and to her friends and will be greatly missed! Vicky, I pray that you have peace, and are resting comfortably with God. Love, Susan