From Rosewood Services
After more than a quarter‑century of serving people with developmental disabilities at Rosewood Services, a modest Vickie Booze walked into the Rosewood Administration Conference Room for her final meeting in the early afternoon on Aug. 26. The meeting was a retirement reception planned for her, where Rosewood Services proudly recognized Booze, a longtime Case Manager and Residential Director whose impact touched hundreds of lives within the agency.
Booze began her Rosewood career on May 1, 2000, bringing with her a strong background in the medical field and a lifelong commitment to caring for others. During her 26‑year tenure, she spent 18 years in Case Management, consistently supporting more than 40 individuals at a time and ultimately providing case management services to nearly 600 individuals during her span. She also served eight years as Residential Director with Rosewood.
Her dedication extended far beyond office walls. Living in Larned throughout her career, Vickie logged more than 16,000 miles traveling to and from her job most weekdays, a testament to her unwavering commitment.
As she closes this chapter, Booze said that she feels “ready to start a new chapter,” and looks forward to retirement with a simple, but joyful plan. “I plan to do whatever I want, and enjoy one day at a time,” Booze exclaimed.
When reflecting on her years spent serving people with disabilities, Vickie shared that “it’s the little things that count; knowing you are making a difference in their lives. It’s important to always remember why you are there.”
Summing up her 26 years in one message, Booze chose a sentiment that reflects her heart for service: “Make every day count in someone’s life.”
Rosewood Services Founder and CEO Tammy Hammond provided a heartfelt message to Booze, summarizing her career with the agency.
“This moment causes me to stop and realize how quickly time passes,” expressed Hammond, whose agency was just two years old when Booze came on board. “Twenty-six years seems nearly impossible to comprehend. My true appreciation is hard to put into words — the friendship, and the ability to trust someone for so long.
For 26 years of your life, you chose to show up every day and give your time, energy, and care to the people we serve. That is no small thing. I am deeply grateful — and honestly a little humbled — that you shared so many years of your life here with us, being the steady, reliable presence that all of us could count on.
Thank you for that commitment. It has mattered. You made a difference for all of us.”