Katherin (“Kay”) Heikkila, 73, born March 29, 1948, passed away at home in Myrtle Point on Nov. 3, 2021. Born and raised in Aberdeen, Washington to Warren Edwards and Pearl King Edwards, she moved to Coquille with her husband Paul in 1969.

She worked as a hair stylist before getting her bachelor’s degree at the age of 42 from the University of Oregon in Planning, Public Policy and Management. She then worked for the Coos Bay-North Bend Chamber of Commerce, Southwestern Oregon Community College and Heritage Place Assisted Living before retiring in her early 60s.

In her free time, Kay was a Master Gardener and member of the Coquille Valley Garden Club, active in her church, a volunteer for the League of Women Voters, member of several area Rotary Clubs and the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, and part of the cast and crew at the Sawdust Theater for many summers.

She also loved walking on the beach with her dogs, baking, card games, and laughing with her friends and family.

She is survived by her sister Noel; husband Paul; daughters Danelle and Tanya; sons-in-law Cliff and Todd; and grandchildren: Alaric, Annika, Claire and Isaac.

A memorial service will be held at Pioneer Faith Church in Coquille on Saturday, Nov. 13 at 1 p.m. Donations can be made in Kay’s honor to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Online remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.westrumfuneralservice.com

Arrangements are under the direction of Amling/Schroeder Funeral Service – Myrtle Point Chapel, 541-572-2524