Billie Marie (Johnson, Perkins) Vickers
July 22, 1929 — March 2, 2020
Billie Marie (Johnson, Perkins) Vickers
Billie Marie (Johnson, Perkins) Vickers, July 22, 1929 to March 2, 2020. Daughter, Wife (2), Mother (5), Grandmother (7), Great-Grandmother (11). WOW
She was a 2nd generation woman-owned small business entrepreneur. Contrary to her belief, carpeted office walls did not insulate the verbose employee "discussions," but she was still ahead of her time with her creative office design.
She was a lover of song, dance and drama. Accolades include Primary Music Director and MIA music and cultural song leader. She even spent 6 days and 7 nights as unofficial cruise ship entertainment director.
After a brief hiatus from the working world for career and family, she came out of semi-retirement to launch an entertainment empire which brought joy to the Greatest Generation while being cared for during their retirement years. Her themed "Share-A-Song Sing-alongs" were not only highly entertaining, but also informative with the song history and stories about their origins. She created a format that included large print song sheets and provided a live taping for the residents to enjoy until the next eagerly anticipated scheduled program. Side note: Grandson's were known to be good 'roadies' for the traveling shows.
After a long term friendship turned into true love, she officially unplugged her microphone to spend her retirement years with Mr. Vickers, the love of her life. They embarked on a new adventure and relocated to the panhandle of Florida, "Vic's" childhood home turf, and built a new home from the ground up. They resided there and traveled the south until they returned back to Salt Lake City to be closer to their good friends and family.
She spent her golden years back in Salt Lake City enjoying her life with her children, grandchildren and even her great-grandchildren.
In 2010, she moved next door to her daughter, Suzanne, and rented the tenant unit of Suzy's duplex where she resided the remainder of her fruitful life. Suzanne labored tirelessly providing unparalleled care and comfort for her mother sharing all of her meals, movies and social engagements.
"Wild Bill" was feared by some, loved by most, and respected by all.
Now, take a cookie ... and shut up.
She was a 2nd generation woman-owned small business entrepreneur. Contrary to her belief, carpeted office walls did not insulate the verbose employee "discussions," but she was still ahead of her time with her creative office design.
She was a lover of song, dance and drama. Accolades include Primary Music Director and MIA music and cultural song leader. She even spent 6 days and 7 nights as unofficial cruise ship entertainment director.
After a brief hiatus from the working world for career and family, she came out of semi-retirement to launch an entertainment empire which brought joy to the Greatest Generation while being cared for during their retirement years. Her themed "Share-A-Song Sing-alongs" were not only highly entertaining, but also informative with the song history and stories about their origins. She created a format that included large print song sheets and provided a live taping for the residents to enjoy until the next eagerly anticipated scheduled program. Side note: Grandson's were known to be good 'roadies' for the traveling shows.
After a long term friendship turned into true love, she officially unplugged her microphone to spend her retirement years with Mr. Vickers, the love of her life. They embarked on a new adventure and relocated to the panhandle of Florida, "Vic's" childhood home turf, and built a new home from the ground up. They resided there and traveled the south until they returned back to Salt Lake City to be closer to their good friends and family.
She spent her golden years back in Salt Lake City enjoying her life with her children, grandchildren and even her great-grandchildren.
In 2010, she moved next door to her daughter, Suzanne, and rented the tenant unit of Suzy's duplex where she resided the remainder of her fruitful life. Suzanne labored tirelessly providing unparalleled care and comfort for her mother sharing all of her meals, movies and social engagements.
"Wild Bill" was feared by some, loved by most, and respected by all.
Now, take a cookie ... and shut up.
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