Alice Jane Wampole

MADISON- Alice J. (Vickerman) Wampole, age 64, passed away on Friday December 28th, 2018. She was born on May 16th, 1954 in Madison, the daughter of Gerald “Tony” and Betty (Hodgson) Vickerman. Alice graduated from East High School in 1972 and from nursing school in 1977. Alice married her husband Doug Wampole on August 19th, 1978; they were married for 40 years. Alice enjoyed spending time with family, friends and her three grandchildren. Alice took pride in both of her children’s extracurricular activities; she was an enthusiastic Girl Scout Leader and the loudest cheering fan. She attended many La Follette sporting events to support all the student athletes and sling hotdogs for the Booster Club. Alice was a talented quilter and seamstress. She would spread her love and joy by sharing her creations with loved ones. More recently Alice shared her gift of giving at local elementary schools, sewing hats for the young children. Alice looked forward to traveling with friends and family. Her most memorable trip occurred in New Zealand and Australia with Doug. Alice worked as an operating room nurse and nurse educator for 41 years at Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI. Through her work as a nurse, she provided compassionate care and ensured that each patient received the best care. She was described by many as a loyal friend, mentor and wonderful caregiver. One of her proudest achievements was earning her Masters of Science in Nursing in 2016. Alice loved bowling, softball, hiking, biking, camping and attending shows at the Overture Center. She was an active member of the Madison-Monona Lioness Club. An avid Badger, Packer and Brewer fan, she looked forward to Badger Saturdays, Packer Sundays and Wednesday Brewer games. Alice is survived by her husband, Doug; daughter, Sarah (Shawn) Wampole-Maciejeski; son, Tony (Danielle) Wampole; Three grandchildren, Shawna Maciejeski, Emmett and Graham Wampole; half sister, Shirley Spaith; along with many family members and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents and numerous close aunts and uncles. A funeral service will be held at 11am on Friday January 4th, 2019, at MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5202 Cottage Grove Road, Madison with Pastor Jeff Vanden Heuvel officiating. Visitation will be held from 4pm to 7pm on Thursday January, 3rd, 2019 at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison and again from 10am to 11am on Friday at the Church. Please join us for a lunch in at the church following the service, as well as a celebration of life at Tully’s II in Monona on Friday afternoon. The family would like to express our thanks for the wonderful help and care given by UW-Madison Carbone Cancer Center, Dr. Aric Hall and his team, Agrace Hospice Care (Magenta Team). A memorial fund is being established in Alice’s name to support continuing nursing education. Further details will be available at the services. In lieu of flowers, donations to the memorial fund, or to Agrace Hospice care, would be appreciated.