1927
2017
COLUMBIA - Revera “Vee” Tolochko Wayburn, 90, passed away at home while sleeping on Monday, August 7, 2017. She was a daughter of the late Rabbi Jerome and Mamie Tolochko.
Vee was well known in the ‘dog’ community locally and nationwide. She spent many years working with therapy dogs and in 1991, was honored as Number 1 Volunteer with Palmetto Health Richland Hospital for work with her therapy dog, Mirko.
Mrs. Wayburn was preceded in death by her loving husband, Richard Wayburn, M.D. and a prior husband, Bernard Kahn, her children, G. David Kahn, Paula L. Kahn and Richard Wayburn, II as well as her sister, Marilyn T. Shapiro. She is survived by her children, Meryl D. Kahn of Alberquerque, NM, Ann Wayburn of Knoxville, TN, Becky Wayburn of West Columbia, SC, Lynn W. Blakely and her husband, Col. Frank Blakely (Ret.) of Seguin, TX, Caren M. Wayburn of Nashville, TN, Lewis S. Wayburn and his wife, Debe Wayburn of Irmo, SC and Catherine L. Wayburn of Garland TX.
Vee was known to her 9 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and many others as ‘Bubbe’.
A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Hebrew Benevolent Society Cemetery, 720 Blanding St, Columbia, SC. A shiva minyan service will be held at 5 p.m. following the funeral at Vee’s home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Good Dog Foundation, 817 Broadway, New York, NY 10003, Tree of Life Temple, 6719 North Trenholm Rd, Columbia, SC 29206, or a charity of one’s choice.
Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is assisting the family. Please sign the online guestbook at www.dunbarfunerals.com.
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November 25, 2017
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Cissie Jordan Thaxton
Becky,
I'm sorry to learn of your loss. I happened across your mother's obituary while perusing the Internet/Rottweilers. Thanks to your mothers love and dedication to Rotts, she made it possible for me to purchase one of Mirkos puppies. She taught me a great deal about this fabulous breed and the respect they deserve. I had never seen such love & devotion between a woman and a dog until she brought Mirko to Satchel Ford.
I hope you are doing well; Id love to hear from you and catch up on news of Mack. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Respectfully,
Jessie (Cissie Jordan) Thaxton
September 3, 2017
Meryll I adored your mom! I will tell you how I knew her later! I've had her on my mind so much this past week and haven't seen her in 10 years which is even more interesting! She was a doll! I hope you will be at our reunion and we can catch up! All my love and prayers for all of your family,
Marcia Brand
September 3, 2017
Carole Cremer Kantor
Dear Meryl,
I am deeply sorry. Loved your Mom.My prayers are with you.
love
Carole
September 2, 2017
Mark Rivkin
Ann & Becky, please know that your old friends are thinking of you and your family during this very difficult time.
August 28, 2017
David Jordan
I was sorry to hear about Mrs. Wayburn's passing. She and Dr. Wayburn were good friends with my parents, Barney and Edyth Jordan.
August 10, 2017
Steven and Sally Langer
We always enjoyed seeing Vee of at Tree of Life services and will never forget her introducing us to her wonder K-9 companions at her home. We will most definitely miss her smile and warmth. Our sincere condolences to the entire family. May her memory be for a blessing.
August 9, 2017
Glenn Pollock
I knew Vee through the Rottweiler breed. She was always pleasant and she always had a smile as a greeting. My sympathy to her family. She was a true credit to her breed's reputation.
Glenn Elizabeth Pollock, Keysville, VA
August 9, 2017
Nancy Gessner
My sympathy to Vee's family. She was a wonderful woman who always had a smile for everyone. She will be missed.
August 9, 2017
Nancy Gessner
My sympathy to Vee's family. I knew her through her Rottweilers. She was an amazing woman who always had a smile for everyone and could make us laugh with stories about her dogs.
August 9, 2017
Pat Dunphy
Heartfelt condolences to the family on Vee's passing. She was a wonderful woman! We were friends long ago when she brought Mirko to Children's Hospital and helped me raise our Rottweiler, Heidi. You are all in my prayers. May the soul of Vee rest in peace and may perpetual light shine upon her.
August 9, 2017
Todd Weiss
So many great memories of this incredible woman. Please accept my family's condolences at this time. We will all miss her in so many ways.
Sincerely,
Todd, Heather, Kate, and Sam Weiss
August 9, 2017
Karen A Billings
My sympathy to Vee's family. Vee was a lovely person, always had a smile of welcome to all, whether she knew you or not.
August 8, 2017
Sherika Roberts
Condolences to you and your family. May God continue to bless you and your family during your time of Bereavement.
August 8, 2017
Mark McGill
So sorry to hear of Vee,s passing.Condolences to the family.
August 7, 2017
Tamika Griffin
My deepest condolences to the family.. I've only known her a little over a year but it was a great year.. We bonded and shared great moments that I will cherish for the rest of my day. I would like to thank Lewis and Debe for selecting me to take care of her with love and passion and for that I will forever be grateful.. Rest on my Angel.. you will be greatly missed.. I love you guys..
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