W.D. Dean Vickery

W.D. “Dean” Vickery, 83. Born September 13, 1932 to Ward and Veda Vickery. Passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2016. Graduated with a degree in Geology from Oklahoma University, member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. Served as a pilot in the US Air Force. Retired from Wichita State University as a Professor of Business. Long-time member of the Kiwanis Club. Preceded in death by his Brothers, Rollin and Kent Vickery. Survived by his Wife of 29 years, Anita Meyer Vickery; Sister, Lucretia (Harold “Hal”) Ottaway; children, Derrick (Laurie) Vickery, Leslie (Kip) Boie, Molly (Hal) Marron, Wade (Carol) Vickery, Amy Vickery, Lupita (Ricky) Olsen; 12 Grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to a Celebration of Life at 10:00 am, Monday, August 8, 2016, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary. Private Burial to follow. In lieu of any flowers, a memorial has been established with Kansas Humane Society, 3313 N. Hillside, Wichita, KS 67219.