Helen Vickroy

Helen Vickroy

October 30, 1929 - June 22, 2011

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MADISON - Helen Bachner Vickroy, beloved mother and loving friend, passed away peacefully at HospiceCare, Inc. on June 22, 2011. She was born on October 30, 1929, to John and Mary Bachner in Watertown, N.Y. Helen was married to James W. Vickroy in 1954. They lived in NY and OH for most of their lives together, settling in WI in 1978. During this time Helen took care of the family (which she loved and adored) and worked part time as a secretary. She retired as a legal secretary for Nowlan and Mouat (Janesville, WI) in 1991. Helen enjoyed traveling to Hawaii, the Caribbean and abroad and wintered in Florida for many years. More recently, Helen lived in Albany, NY with her long-time partner and best friend, Michael (Mike\') Gregory, who died in 2009. For many years she was Mike\'s beloved \"right hand\" as he served as the Secretary/Treasurer of the NENYS Chapter of the Chosin Few. She returned to WI in 2010 and lived at Oakwood Village West, where she met many new, dear friends and did lots of volunteering. Helen is survived by her daughter Cheryl Vickroy (Mitchell Hagens) of Middleton, grandkids Ross and Anna and special loved one Jamarra; sister, Rose Whittier (NY); special aunt Elizabeth Schatz (NV); Mike\'s children, their spouses and grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and their children and many special friends. She was preceded in death by her husband James, daughter Nancy (Larry Smith), her parents, and three siblings. A memorial service will be held at OAKWOOD VILLAGE WEST, RESURRECTION CHAPEL, 6201 Mineral Point Road, Madison at 11:00 AM on Thursday, June 30, 2011. Visitation will be from 5:30 PM until 7:30 PM on Wednesday, June 29, 2011at the GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Ave, Middleton and also on Thursday at OAKWOOD VILLAGE WEST from 10:30 AM until the time of the service. Those wishing to express their sympathy may consider a donation to the family for a memorial scholarship to be established. Memorials: Those wishing to express their sympathy may consider a donation to the family for a memorial scholarship to be established. Visitation: Visitation will be from 5:30 PM until 7:30 PM on Wednesday, June 29, 2011at the GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Ave, Middleton and also on Thursday at OAKWOOD VILLAGE WEST from 10:30 AM until the time of the service. Service: A memorial service will be held at OAKWOOD VILLAGE WEST, RESURRECTION CHAPEL, 6201 Mineral Point Road, Madison at 11:00 AM on Thursday, June 30, 2011.

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Linda Halverson
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Dear Cheryl and Family! My deepest and sicere sympathy at the loss of your beloved Helen! She was a sweet, generous and loving person who touched the lives of all those she met! I will be forever grateful for the many kindnesses she shared with me and my children throughout the years! To my children, she was "Gram Helen" because they understood how much she loved them and felt compelled to call her such! My thoughts, prayers and sympathy are with you all! May you know God's love and peace! My love to you as well! Linda
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Jaimie Berrier
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Dear Cheryl and family, I extend my most heartfelt sympathies for the passing of Helen. I referred to her as "Gram Helen" as my Mom mentioned because she was always so loving and thoughtful of me. Even though she hadn't seen me in person for roughly 20 years she always remembered me with cards and loving e-mails that made me feel so loved. I'll miss her sweet words and I will be thinking of you in these difficult days. Sincerely, Jaimie L Berrier
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MSgt. R. F.Shaul USMC Ret & wife Kaori
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We met Helen thru the Chosin Few. I did on many Chosin Few computer projects for Mike.I thus had many communications with Helen and we developed a great friendship. She was a good friend and a great lady.
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Ed Lenihan
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Cheryl and Family: Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your Mother. Helen sent me a message of her illness and the timing of the predictions were right on target. I only met your Mother in the last few years they wintered in Florida and we all enjoyed her company
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Sandy Couch
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Dear Cheryl and Family, My heartfelt sumpathy is with you and your family at this time. Helen was a very dear and loyal friend. We met Helen & Mike through the Chosin Few and became immediate friends. I am so grateful to have been a part of her life. I will miss her so very much.
KW
kathy wallace
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Sorry to hear the passing of a wonderly kind, gentle woman. Although I did not know her long, the dedication and respect she showed for all the men at the Chosen Few get togethers was obvious. I was lucky to know her if only for a short time. Kathy Wallace (Sandy Couch's friend)

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