Vickie Fay Downey
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Our sweet angel, Vickie Fay Downey, left this world to dance and sing with Jesus November 28, 2021 at HopeWest Care Center in Grand Junction. Vickie was welcomed into the world on December 28, 1951 in Garden City Kansas to Dale and Betty Lou Trahern. She was one of five children. Her family lived in Moscow, Kansas, and moved to Rifle, Colorado in 1963. Vickie enjoyed her time as a cheerleader in high school and graduated from Rifle High School in 1969. She then attended the Academy of Beauty Culture in Grand Junction where she earned her Cosmetology Degree in 1970. On August 21, 1971 she married the love of her life, David Downey. Together in 1972 they opened Vickie's Parlor of Beauty in Rifle, Colorado. In March of 1977, they welcomed their first son, Gabriel into the world. In January 1979, they welcomed their second son, Jedediah; and shortly after his birth they decided it was time to sell Vickie's Parlor of Beauty. Then in August of 1980 they welcomed their daughter, Sara. In 1983, David and Vickie moved their family to Grand Junction, Colorado. Vickie continued to style hair in her home beauty shop as she raised her children. She was the ever present excited cheerleader on the sidelines of her children's sporting events. Vickie was a dedicated Christian as a member of The Patterson Road Church of Christ, where she spent a great deal of time teaching the word of God in the youth ministries. Vickie's love for the Lord and her family was evident in her every word and action. Her sparkling bright light that touched every soul she met will never be forgotten. Vickie was preceded in death by her parents, Dale L. Trahern and Betty Lou Snyder. She is survived by her husband, David A. Downey; her son Gabriel A. Downey (Jodi) Morgan (granddaughter), Rowan (grandson); her son, Jedediah E. Downey (Stephanie), Conner (grandson), Arlo (grandson); her daughter, Sara Lou Downey (Brandon), Kimberley (grandaughter); her sister, Shelia Estes (Jim, Angela, Karen); her brother, Van Trahern (Marsha, Shannon, Renee, Amber); her brother, Alan Trahern (Debbie, Lora Lee); and her brother, Jess Trahern.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 10:00 am at the Patterson Road Church of Christ 2893 Patterson Road, Grand Junction, CO 81506.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations are made to:
The Patterson Road Church of Christ
The Vickie Fay Downey Memorial Scholarship Fund
2893 Patterson Road
Grand Junction, Colorado 81506