Posted on 04/04/2019
Yvonne Marjorie Vogeler (MARCH 29, 1948 – APRIL 2, 2019)
Yvonne Knight Vogeler died April 2, 2019, in Tampa, losing a valiant fight with kidney cancer, following brain surgery. She was born in Ft. Worth, Texas and grew up with her sister Cheryl in Houston. Yvonne was a cheerleader, good student (except math), proud mother of two children and two grandchildren. As a teenager and beyond, Yvonne was a jock; first Junior Olympics track, softball, powder-puff football quarterback and later an outstanding tennis player.
She met husband Karl on a Dallas softball field, marrying him in 1979. She excelled as a management recruiter for a national firm (#1 performer in the U.S. two years in a row) but, after one cruise, she just had to be a cruise-travel agent and started her own company. She lived in Texas until moving to Tampa Bay in 1998. She and Karl traveled the world; her favorite trip was to Moorea -- in an over-the-water bungalow, of course. She loved Hawaii, visiting at least 16 times; the Italian lakes and Las Vegas.
Yvonne was funny, smart, spirited, competitive and sweet. A friend beyond compare, she kept many friends for over 50 years. And organized; she arranged annual high school reunion cruises for many years, as well as Naval Academy class cruises. Her outstanding work ethic and cheery outlook were lauded by all.
Yvonne is survived by her husband Karl, son Ronald Thompson, daughter Brandy Ludlam (Michael), grandchildren Ian and Emery, sister Cheryl, stepsons Clark and Steven, Aussie cousins Sue and Norm Walsh, in-laws Carol and Joe Bonanno, Niece Rhonda Purvis (Walter), nephew Jerry Owens (Joy), nieces Megan Purvis and Janna Owens, and nephew Mason Purvis. She was predeceased by her Father, naval officer William Knight, and Australian war-bride mother Mavis Knight.
A Hawaiian-themed celebration of Yvonne’s life will be held at Westtown Church, 13521 Race Track Rd. Tampa, FL 33626 3:00 pm Sunday, April 7th (9 a.m. in Maui). All dress is welcome; Hawaiian wear is encouraged, flip flops allowed. A reception will be held at Catch 23 in Westchase following the service. Please donate to Moffitt Cancer Center in lieu of flowers.
Blount & Curry FH-Carrollwood
Tampa, FL
813-968-2231
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/tampa-fl/yvonne-vogeler-8238016