Vicky Agee Groser (1941 - December 12, 2022)

Victoria Prentis Agee Moffatt Groser, 81, passed away on December 12, 2022 in Portland, OR. she was preceded in death by her parents, Donald Van Agee and Lucille Beasley Agee. she leaves behind her husband, Luke Groser; their children, Jennifer Moffatt (Mark Miller), Michael Moffatt (Jolene), Susan Moffatt (Ashleigh Flynn), Beth Groser Lewis (Matt), Jed Groser (Kathy); beloved brother, Philip Agee (Stephen Penkowsky); and her 11 grandchildren.

Vicki had a smile that was always remembered and a heart of gold. She was close to her family and grew up in St. Louis, MO, where she established lifelong friends, while attending Webster Groves elementary and High School. She was in choir and on several sports teams, and graduated with honors. She graduated from Lawrence University, WI and was president of Pi Beta Phi, Mortar Board, and voted "most loved" on campus. Once again, she established lifelong friendships and continued her connections to the University as an active alumnus.

After completing her Bachelor of Science degree, she married the Rev. W. David Moffatt (deceased). She was an active and devoted parent to Jennifer, Michael and Susan, as well as to three foster sons, and she prioritized her family even when she went back to school to get her masters degree in Psychology from Purdue University, where she graduated in 1978. She was active in the Indianapolis Public Schools PTA and engaged with other parents in supporting their children and the community.

Her career began as an intern at Crossroads Rehabilitation Center in Indianapolis, and she quickly moved up to the role of Vice President, where she served for 20 years. During that time she was President of the National Rehabilitation Association and helped the State of Indiana implement the Americans with Disabilities Act.

In 1996, Vicki reconnected with her college sweetheart, Luke Groser. She married Luke and relocated to Milwaukee, WI where she held the position of Director of Student Accessibilities Center at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee until 2007. She and Luke created a new life full of love and happiness, and after they retired, they moved to Portland, OR. During her retirement, she prioritized supporting and traveling to see her grandchildren, and she also regularly connected on annual friend trips and reunions.

In 2015, Vicki was diagnosed with Parkinson's and Lewy Body Dementia. Her husband and family were devoted to her care as she gradually declined. She gracefully battled these diseases and still smiled her memorable smile to her caregivers.

A memorial service was held on May 28, 2023 in Louisiana, MO where Vicki was buried alongside her parents in Riverview Cemetery. In her honor, the family encourages donations to Easterseals Crossroads Rehabilitation Center or the Phoenix Theatre in Indianapolis, IN.