Beulah Irene "Vicki" Arnold
- Aug 25
- 2 min read
Beulah Irene “Vicki” Vickers Arnold passed away on August 9, 2026 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, WA. She was 97 years of age.
Vicki was born on May 15, 1929 to Earl and Evelyn Vickers of Hanford, CA. She was born into a very large family, having 14 aunts and uncles and 51 first cousins.
She earned her RN certification in nursing at Madison College in Tennessee, and after graduating, joined the faculty as a nursing instructor. In 1958, she married Floyd Arnold. They had two children, daughter Pamela Renee and son Kristopher Aaron. Vicki and Floyd were married 51 years.
Vicki continued to work in the nursing profession until retirement. She enjoyed traveling, genealogy, vegetable gardening, and crossword puzzles. Vicki was a lifelong member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
Vicki’s life was one of service. First as a nurse and teacher, and then as a pastor’s wife when Floyd became a pastor for the SDA church. She touched many lives.
At the age of 89, she moved into an assisted living facility in Spokane Valley, WA, where her willingness to be involved and friendly attitude created wonderful friendships with the staff and residents.
Vicki is survived by her two children, Renee Tomczek of Hayden, ID and Aaron Arnold of Spokane, WA; her sister, Phyllis Phippen of Fresno, CA; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
One of Vicki’s hobbies was writing poetry. The poem below seemed to capture her feelings near the end of her life.
Lord, I’m getting very tired of
Not being able to function.
I try so very hard it seems
But I need some extra umption.
So, please be with me through the day
And keep my thoughts on you.
For only you can give me strength
To see this battle through.
I know I can depend on you to
Fight each task that gives me pain
And as each is accomplished
The more whole I became.
I want to live my life for you
For you gave yours for me.
So help me visualize my steps
That others now may see
Examples of the living Christ
Who walked this earth so long ago
That from my own imperfect state
His mercy I can show.
- Vicki Arnold
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