Vickie Sue (Pohlman) Tucker
November 25, 1957 ~ March 29, 2023
Vickie Sue (Pohlman) Tucker, age 65, was born on November 25, 1957, to Iris L. (Buckbee) Pohlman and Alfred L Pohlman in Ellinwood, Kansas. She was the first of five children. She passed to the next life on March 29, 2023, in Overland Park, Kansas after a 10-month courageous battle with leukemia. Vickie grew up in Ellinwood, graduating from Ellinwood High where she was a drum majorette and in the jazz band among other activities. She was a member of the UCC Church, often playing the organ and piano. She attended Barton Community College on a tennis scholarship, then the University of Northern Colorado in Greely with a B.A. degree in nursing. She later graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a M.A. degree as a Nurse Practitioner. Vickie worked as a nurse in many areas, including Cardiology, Critical Care, ICU and the ER. She also was a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner. Vickie married Dr. David Tucker in 2002 and they were both in the medical field. She was an ER Nurse and he was an ER Doctor. They worked in Wichita for years before moving to Overland Park. Vickie excelled as a runner and tri athlete, participating in many races including the Pikes Peak Marathon and the IRONMAN Word Championship Triathlon in Hawaii. When not competing, Vickie and her husband enjoyed traveling, hiking and playing golf. She always found time to attend her nieces and nephews sporting events. Four of her nieces recently followed her footsteps into the nursing profession. Her motto, as her license plate read “LUV2SWT” (Love to Sweat) symbolized her passion in life. Vickie is survived by David Tucker, husband of 20 years, two stepsons, Jon and Clark Tucker of Tucson and Wichita, respectively. Siblings, Janie (Pohlman) Davis of Overland Park, Alan and Casey Pohlman of Ellinwood, Mark and Shannon Pohlman of Ellinwood and Sonya (Pohlman) and Greg Lamatsch of Claflin; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials can be made to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, P. O. Box 22324, New York, NY 10087 and ICT Street Team, 402 N. Topeka Ave., Wichita, KS 67202. There will be a “Celebration of Life” at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 8th at the Downing & Lahey Mortuary, 6555 East Central, Wichita, KS 67206. Reception to follow service at Marriott East, 9100 Corporate Hills Drive, Wichita, KS.
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I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Vickie. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Vickie and I were neighbors in Wichita in the early 90’s and shared study time at WSU. We later worked together at St Joe. She was such a bright spirit. She cared for others deeply. Although we did not see each other after she moved to OP our time together was fun and special. As I read her obituary I realize we may share many friends and acquaintances in Ellinwood and Clafin. Just know that Vickie left a wonderful impression on my life. My interest in running began with her as well. Prayers. Glenda Broadbent RN; Wichita KS