Vickie Mae Taylor

On Friday, June 14, 2019, Vickie Mae Taylor, loving daughter, mother, sister and friend passed away at the age of 57 in her home.

She was surrounded by those she loved, her mother, Maureen Mae White, her son, the light of her life, Bryce Alan Glore and her loving cousin, Terry Stephens.

Vickie was born on July 25th, 1962 in Renton, WA to Maureen Mae Taylor and Jay D. Taylor.

Vickie graduated from high school in Renton, WA.

On September 25, 1991, Vickie married Alan Glore in Seattle, WA. 

Vickie and Alan had a son, Bryce Alan Glore born January 17th, 1994.

In 1996 Vickie and her son Bryce moved to Manson, WA to be close to her mother.

Vickie was the fourth child of Maureen and Jay.  Three sons were born before Vickie, and when Maureen was pregnant with her fourth child, believing it was another son, had a name picked out: “Joe,” as in “Little Joe” from the TV show, “Bonanza.”  To Maureen’s great surprise and delight, it was a girl and she was named Vickie Mae Taylor.

Vickie grew up alongside her three brothers and was most interested in Tonka Trucks, camping and fishing.  She shared her father’s passion for old cars.  She happily worked alongside her three brothers at their father’s wrecking yard.

Vickie had a life-long love for all animals.  She frequently brought home dogs she found and it was not an infrequent occurrence for litters of kittens to be born in the family home.

While living in Manson, Vickie at one time worked under the head chef at Campbell’s Resort.  In 2002, Vickie started work at Lake Chelan Community Hospital.  Vickie began her hospital career in the Nutritional Services Department.  In 2003, Vickie joined the Behavioral Health Care team in the hospital as a Psychiatric Technician, and in 2013, Vickie became a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Vickie loved her time working in the Center for Emotional Trauma Recovery and later the Sanctuary at the Lake.  Vickie preferred working night shifts.  She would always introduce herself by saying, “Hello, my name is Vickie.  I’m your night protector.”  Vickie enjoyed working with all patients, but her favorites were the most challenging patients.  Her enormous heart went out to those with the most need.

Vickie was preceded in death by her father, Jay Taylor, and brothers Steven and Dave Taylor.

Vickie is survived by her mother, Maureen Mae White, her brother Jeff Taylor, her son, Bryce Glore, her uncle, Glen White, aunt, Viola Oberholtzer, cousins Terry Stephens, Judy Dorsey, Russ Taylor, Debbie Tomlinson, Cindy Taylor, Rex Taylor, nephews Shawn Derek, Travis and Mitch Taylor and nieces Niki Quist, Brittney Taylor and Tanya Flynn.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at the North Shore Bible Church, 123 Wapato Point Parkway, Manson, WA at 11:00 a.m.  After the service a gathering will be held outside the church.  Food and beverages will be provided and memories of Vickie may be shared.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to either: Wenatchee Valley Humane Society, 1474 South Wenatchee Avenue, Wenatchee, WA 98801

Please note on your check the donation is in honor of Vickie Taylor, or Sanctuary at the Lake, by sending the donation to: Sanctuary, Lake Chelan Hospital Wellness Foundation, PO Box 1911, Chelan, WA 98816.