BORN

1925

DIED

2015

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Vera Sickinger Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 25, 2015.

Vera Horig Sickinger died peacefully at her home in Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, Ca on March 24, 2015 in the presence of her husband Thomas.



Vera was born in Dresden Germany. She is a refuge and survivor who fled Berlin, Germany with the Kindertransport on July 4, 1939. Most of her family was murdered by the Nazis.



Vera was graduated from the College of Arts and Crafts, Birmingham England, the largest art school in Europe, where she won a five year scholarship.



She left London for New York City in the early 1950’s where she became a very successful business woman opening her won advertising studio. She was one of the first female art directors in New York City, and she would turn heads when walking into an almost all male office. She later changed careers in New York, and she became a very successful graphic Illustrator drawing ads for national publications including the New York Times.



She moved to San Diego in 1985 where she became an award winning artist winning over 100 national and local awards.



Among the 100 awards, she has been previously awarded the following honors:



Andy Award of Distinction 1979 Advertising Club of New York



Signature Member Pastel Society of America PSA



Signature Member of the Pastel Society of the West Coast PSWC



Distinguished Pastellist of the West Coast DP-PSWC



Signature Member Pastel Society of New Mexico PSNM



Fellow, American Artists Professional League NYC



Since 1992 Vera has been juried in the San Diego County Fair at least 20 consecutive years winning numerous first, second, honorable mention and donor awards.



Vera was previously a member of the San Diego Portrait Society, La Jolla Art Association, and San Diego Artist’s Guild and numerous out of San Diego area art associations.



Thanks go out to the wonderful staff of Lightbridge Hospice, Ohr Ami, including case manager Jeanette RN, Rabbi Ralph Dalin, Dr. Danilychev, social worker Kristen and others for the wonderful care given to Vera and her husband in her final days. Thank you to the caregivers of Comfort Keepers and to Mike, Manager Abundant Home Care, Poway, Ca for his extraordinary help.



Thanks also to the extraordinary and excellent care given to Vera by Dr. Alicia Benjamin, Scripps Clinic PIMC in her final year.



A thank you to the people of England, the Jewish community of England and Germany and to the Quakers and others that save Vera’s life and the lives of 10,000 mostly Jewish children on the Kindertransport prior to World War 2.



A final thanks to the United States of America for giving Vera THE AMERICAN DREAM.



Donations can be made in Vera’s name to the Jewish Family Service San Diego or the Scripps Health Foundation Scripps Clinic.

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September 12, 2015

Verachen my love:

I completed your web site verasickinger.com and it went on the internet on August 19, 2015 a few days prior to what would have been your 90th birthday.

I followed the format and paintings that you chose in January and February 2015 just before you passed away. The web site looks great and I think you would approve and be impressed. I also got some beautiful business cards printed with some beautiful paintings on them and I am working on some giclee reproductions.

I could not notify Norbert because he passed away 2 weeks after you. I did call Peter and I gave him the information on your web site.

I kept your dying wish as I kept my vow when I married you Verachen ------ till death do us part. I miss you very much. Lets believe that we will meet again some day as we once spoke of.

I love you very much

Rest in peace my love.

Your loving husband
Thomas

verasickinger.com

June 2, 2015

Dear Tom,
At the time I won an Art Spirit Gold Medal for Pastel at AARP's Annual I had the nicest call from Vera and we corresponded for a while about Art and Exhibiting. I was to find out later that she had been a sponsor for that Exhibit. I was sorry we drifted away as she was so interesting to talk to. After reading her history now I know why. You must have had a great life together. My sympathy.

Marian Flahavin - Washington State

April 29, 2015

Margot Schulzke

Tom, thank you so much for sharing the news of Vera's passing with us at the Pastel Society of the West Coast. Our kindest thoughts are with you.
A memorial tribute to Vera will be published in the next PSWC newsletter, which should be online by mid-May. Just go to www.pswc-ps or enter Pastel Society of the West Coast to find the site. God bless you.

April 10, 2015

Dear Tom, My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Vera made a wonderful life with you. You have been blessed.
Love, Fran (NY,FL)
The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.
Pablo Picasso

April 8, 2015

Gene & April Brode

Dear Tom,
We are sad to hear of your loss. Our thoughts & love to you.

April 4, 2015

joanne brode

Dearest Tom, my love and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. You have been blessed with a beautiful life with Vera and I know she will always be in your heart forever. My Love, Jo

April 4, 2015

joanne brode

Dearest Tom, my love and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. You have been blessed with a beautiful life with Vera and I know she will always be in your heart forever. My Love, Jo

April 2, 2015

Tim Fleming

Tom,
Awful sorry to hear of your loss. Vera was a wonderful and talented person.

April 2, 2015

Tom, We are deeply sorry for your loss. We hope you find comfort as you remember the many happy years you and Vera shared. Our Love, Jack and Tricia

April 1, 2015

I am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult times.
May the memories of Mrs. Vera Sickinger help you find peace.

Sincerely,
Okki Whang

April 1, 2015

Nancy Jayson, RN

My greatest sympathies, Mr. Sickinger. Mrs. Sickinger was a lovely woman and am honored to have known her. You are in my thoughts.

March 31, 2015

Joe D

Tom - please accept my deepest sympathy on Vera's passing. Your friend and former colleague. Joe D.

March 31, 2015

Bill Sickinger

Uncle Tom, We are thinking of you and send our deepest sympathy. Bill, Pam and family

March 29, 2015

Richard Sickinger

Uncle Tom - we are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Rich, Karen, and girls.

March 29, 2015

Rich Sickinger

Uncle Tom - we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Rich, Karen, and girls.

March 29, 2015

Jerry Krueger

Tom,Sorry for your loss.Wish to extend my deepest sympathy.I will miss Vera as well. I have many wonderful memories Gardening with Vera in her later years. May The good memories carry you through.

March 29, 2015

Veronica Dykes

Your RedRobin family is thinking of you.

March 28, 2015

Tom, in your memories and in your heart, love will last forever.
My deepest sympathy.

Andrea Clark

March 28, 2015

From a fellow classmate 1975..Wish to extend my deepest sympathy. Tom Krautheim

March 28, 2015

Tom Walmsley

Sorry for your loss Tom. all my sympathy.

March 27, 2015

Mary Mulligan

So sorry to hear about your loss, Tom. I hope your good memories will help you through the tough days ahead.

March 27, 2015

Robert Intriago

Tom: With my deepest sympathy for your loss.

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