Jacqueline "Jackie" Lee Dickey

Jacqueline (Jackie) Lee Dickey, age 91, of Auburn, CA, passed away on June 26 peacefully in her sleep. Jackie was born on November 12, 1932, to Anna and Steve Armstrong in Sheridan, WY. The family relocated to Billings, MT, in 1943 where she met the love of her life, Kermitt Dickey, in 1947. They remained devoted to each other until her passing. Jackie worked as an executive secretary for the Federal Bureau of Indian Affairs in Billings, MT; the Veterans Administration in Chicago, IL; Lockheed and Memorex in the budding Silicon Valley of CA; and for the Placer County Assessor's office in Auburn, CA, before transitioning to the family business of Combie Country Store, where she charmed people with her quick wit, infectious laugh, tender heart, and kindness. Devoted to her love for Jesus and her Lutheran faith, she remained an active member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Auburn. Over the years, she sang in the church choir, participated in the prayer chain and chiming group, and helped out wherever she could. She was a charter member of the Higgins Fire Auxiliary and Bear River Lioness Club before joining her husband and son, Steve, to serve with the Higgins Diggin's Lions Club. She was a tireless worker and a great source of "fun" in these service organizations. Over the years, she hosted countless international exchange students, enriching their lives and maintaining relationships with many of them until her death. Jackie had a zest for life and making friends. She visited 34 foreign countries, which included visiting many of her exchange students. Jackie loved jokes and used them to connect with people and make friends wherever she went. Playing cards with family and friends brought her much joy. She was always the life of any party, but above all else, she loved being with family, extended family, and friends. She is survived by her husband, Kermitt Dickey; son, Steve Dickey; daughter, Barbara Lawrence; son-in-law, Bob Lawrence; grandsons, Maxwell and Scott Lawrence; and great-granddaughter, Theia Lawrence, as well as nieces Michelle Dickey and Cheryl Struthers, many cousins, and countless friends. She has enriched our lives, lightened our hearts, and is deeply missed. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 27th, at 11:00 AM PST at: Higgins Lions Community Center 22490 East Hacienda Drive Grass Valley, CA 95949 Or via Zoom: Zoom Link In lieu of flowers, donations to the Higgins Lions Community Association (HLCA), 10556 Combie Rd. PMB6417, Auburn, CA 95602 would be greatly appreciated.

Jacqueline "Jackie" Lee Dickey

November 12, 1932 - June 26, 2024