Kay Grace Cikowski, a resident of Hillsboro, died on February 27, 2017 in Hillsboro. She was 73 years of age.
Kay was born on October 13, 1943 in Los Angeles, California to Art and Doris Merritt. She grew up in California and graduated from High School. On February 28, 1970, she married Larry Cikowski in Pasadena, California. They moved to Oregon in September of 1973, settling in the Beaverton/Hillsboro Area. Kay worked as an Administrative Assistant for Intel, Washington Mutual, and Western Bank. She retired in 2007.
Kay enjoyed being an active member in her community, volunteering at the Elsie Stuhr Senior Center three times a week. When she wasn't volunteering, Kay could be found walking endlessly through her neighborhood, at a bowling alley with friends, or taking in a movie with her husband. Her family and friends were her life and she truly enjoyed raising her 2 daughters, being a loving wife to her husband, Larry and caring for her home.
She is survived by her husband, Larry of Hillsboro, daughters, Kristin Cikowski-Boehm of California and Allison Cikowski of France and her sister, Cece Sasturain of California along with 3 grandchildren, Margaux, Samuel and Wyatt. Her sister, Lynda preceded her in death.
A Celebration of Life will be on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 11:00 am at Donelson Funeral Chapel in Hillsboro. Contributions may be made in memory of Kay to St. Jude Children's Hospital, the Salvation Army or the Portland Rescue Mission. Donelson Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.