April 12, 1949 – May 23, 2012


It is a time of profound sadness for those who knew her, and will miss Vickie Lynn Kirby Revoy, age 63, who succumbed to her lifelong health challenges Wednesday, May 23, 2012, after returning to her Whitewater home following months of hospitalization and treatments. Vickie, together with her husband Rick, made the decision to discontinue life sustaining dialysis and other medical treatments and return to her cozy home to peacefully reminisce and share her final days with her soul mate Rick, whom she married April 24, 1993, and their four feline friends, Velvet, Lacey, Silkie and Tigger.

Sometimes you just never know
of life’s ebbs and flows Just when you think all is good You get news that no one should.
Now it’s time to really fight
A battle with no end in sight
I’m determined that I will win
So let the war begin
If by chance I fight and lose
An outcome that none
would choose
Be assured I did my best And know I am at peaceful rest.

Vickie Lynn Kirby was born April 12, 1949, in Edgerton Hospital, the first-born daughter of the late Kenneth and Marion (Shaw) Kirby. Alter graduating from Edgerton High School in 1967, Vickie attended UW-Whitewater, where she studied communications and accounting. Vickie gave her own special and personal attention to the people she served, whether in radio communication, accounting, tax preparation, Camp Randall security for the Wisconsin Badgers or helping others in any way she could. When Vickie wasn’t highly absorbed in a Packers or Brewers game, she loved to read.

Sadly grieving the loss of Vickie, but at the same time grateful that her suffering is over, is her husband, Rick of Whitewater; and her siblings, Donna (Tom) Shau and Kenlon (Sam) Meyers of Busseyville, Kenneth (Cindy) Kirby Jr. of Edgerton and Amy (Don) Grainger of Fond du Lac. Vickie’s nieces and nephews held a special place in her heart: Mark Skau (fiancee Michele Lehmann) of Whitewater, Ellen Skau (Tom Douyette) of Milwaukee, Courtney (Justin) Schultz of Milton, Kenneth (Kari) Kirby and Joseph Kirby of Edgerton, Christy Jo (John) Carter of Muscoda, Kimberly Grainger and Kayla Grainger of Fond du Lac, Kaitlyn Meyers of Busseyville, Jack and Ali Revoy of Chapel Hill, N.C.; and seven great-nieces and - nephews add joy to the family tree.

Vickie is survived by her in-laws, Augie and Lynn Revoy of Waukesha; sisterin-law, Maryadele Revoy of Waukesha; and brother-inlaw Jeff (Brandie) Revoy of Chapel Hill, N.C.
A memorial service sharing hope in the face of sadness for Vickie Lynn Kirby Revoy will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 1, at the Whitcomb-Lynch-Albrecht Funeral Home, 1004 S. Main St., Edgerton. The family will be present from 11 a.m. until the time of services. The Rev. Richard Lewis will officiate.

Vickie has requested no flowers, however would be pleased with green plants. Those wishing to give a memorial in Vickie’s honor can send them to: Rick Revoy, N8712 Cloverleaf Lane, Whitewater, WI 53190.

Casual dress is encouraged. Friends and relatives are invited to join the family for refreshments at the home of Tom and Donna Skau W9225 Highway 106, Busseyville, following the service.

Grief comes to us because we cared and a meaningful relationship as we knew it has come to an end. We have loved and been loved. Consider how much poorer our lives would be had this relationship never existed, in the midst of our grief we can rejoice and give thanks for the life of Vickie Lynn Kirby Revoy.

Whitcomb-Lynch-Albrecht Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 608-884-6010, is serving the family. Visit online at www.whitcomblynch-albrecht.com.