Memorial for Vicky Hartley will be Saturday, June 7

A memorial service will be held at Highline United Methodist Church on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

All who wish to celebrate the life and legacy of Vicky Hartley are welcome.

Hartley was awarded Burien’s 2023 “Citizen of the Year,” and was known for her selfless service and community leadership.

She passed away on April 13, 2025 at 72.

Her passing came suddenly and unexpectedly; true to her nature, Vicky spent her final days doing what she loved, and enriching the lives of people around her until the very end.

Vicky pulled people together, uniting them in efforts to care for each other, and our community. She was kind and empathetic when someone needed compassion, and firm and direct when a bold truth needed to be heard. She always extended a helping hand, anticipating how to support people even before an ask was made. Vicky had a sharp wit, a warm sense of humor, and was a collector and creator of art, expressing her creativity and inspiring others through unique crafting, DIY projects, upcycling, and the ongoing evolution of her eclectic garden.