On January 17th, 2019 Vicki (Doering) Hayes passed away unexpectedly in her sleep. Vicki was born September 26, 1959 to Dale and Alice (Wagner) Doering in Madison, WI. She graduated from Madison West High School in 1977. Vicki worked for many years as an executive secretary at Cuna Mutual in Madison before beginning a career as a travel agent.

Vicki had two children, Joe and Angela DiSalvo. She met the love of her life, Tim Hayes, 26 years ago and they just celebrated 21 years of marriage. She valued most the time she spent with her family.

When Vicki walked into a room, she lit up the place with her smile and warmth. She was a beautiful person but her inward beauty was what captivated the people around her. Her kindness, compassion, dedication and desire to change the world was what guided her in life.

Vicki’s passion and life’s work was really about saving animals’ lives. Vicki’s mission to rescue all animals focused on fostering and finding loving homes for cats and kittens. She began to work with Angel’s Wish and tirelessly worked adoption fairs to give her fosters a chance at a forever home. Vicki believed that all animals deserved a chance to live and often fostered the sickest cats without much hope of survival. She had a gift for rehabilitating animals because she never gave up on them. She was self-taught in caring for cats and was an expert resource for a whole community of cat lovers. Vicki prided herself on finding forever homes for more than 95 cats.

Vicki is survived by her husband of 21 years, Tim, her children Joe (Kari) DiSalvo, Angela DiSalvo, and her grandchildren, Royce and Bree. She is also mourned by her parents, Dale and Alice Doering, brother, Mark Doering, sisters Shari (Bill) Dreher, Traci (John) Danaher, Cindi (John) Murphey, brothers-in-law Jim Hayes, Joe Hayes, Thom (Tanya) Hayes, and sister-in-law Kyle (Pete) Filber. Vicki will also be lovingly remembered by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Vicki is preceded in death by both her maternal and paternal grandparents who welcomed her to heaven.

A service honoring Vicki’s life will be held at MIDVALE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 4329 Tokay Blvd, at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 23rd. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of service and a luncheon will follow the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in honor of Vicki to Angel’s Wish of Verona. 161 Horizon Dr. #106 Verona, WI 53593. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

In our hearts forever, you’ll always be with us until we’re together again.

Vicki Hayes

September 26, 1959 - January 17, 2019

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