Vicki Anne Palo

Vicki Anne Palo was born Ovtober 6th, 1960 in Portland, Oregon to John and Roberta McLean Palo. Vicki spent the first ten years of her life in Portland, before moving to Astoria, Oregon following her parents purchase of Palo's Department Store. Her sisters Lisa and Kristen will fondly remember working at the store with her, playing around while taking inventory and counting Levi's. She graduated from Astoria High School in 1978 and continued working for the family businesses, Butches for Sir in Astoria, Oregon and The Outrigger in Long Beach, Washington. After years of working for the family businesses, she began the most cherished role of her life, becoming a mother.

Most of all, Vicki lived her life for her family. She was an encouraging, doting mother who loved unconditionally. One could feel the sense of fulfillment and pride Vicki had when surrounded by her daughters. And most recently, she was overjoyed with the anticipation of the upcoming February birth of her first grandchild, Neymar Macareno. Together with her partner, Rip Puckett, she enjoyed walking their dog Eli, going to Mariners games, going clam digging at the beach, and spending time at the pool.

Vicki had a way of making everyone feel so loved and appreciated in such a genuine, sincere way. She radiated love and positivity no matter the circumstance. Laughter came easy to Vicki, her smile was contagious, she had a kind heart and a nice word for anyone and everyone. She would never let a birthday go by without a phone call and the full "Happy Birthday" song. She always had something personal and sentimental to give you, because she kept everything. Just give her a couple minutes in the basement archives and she would always reemerge with whatever you needed; heartfelt momentos that made you feel special, even if they were things you wished she never kept!

What we will miss the most about Vicki are her hugs, the way she would drop everthing to make a memory, and her bright blue eyes with her smile that lit up a room. When we think of Vicki, we will know that there is a piece of her heart and spirit with each and every one of us, reminding us to show compassion, smile at a stranger and cherish your loved ones.

Vicki was the daughter of the late John A. Palo, and is survived by her mother Roberta Ryding; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Marissa and Andy Hudkins of Long Beach, WA., Brittany McGinnis of Seattle, WA., Tayla and Jair Macareno of Astoria, OR., two sisters and one brother-in-law, Lisa and Roy Allgeyer and Kristen Sherman, four nieces, Terra Duey, Jenni Pinkstaff, Megan and Brooke Sherman; two great-nieces, Emme and Aila Duey. Vicki also leaves behind her partner, Robert "Rip" Puckett, as well as the late Dale McGinnis's three daughters whom she loved as her own, Brandi Helligso of Astoria, OR., Misty Guest of Bend, OR., Cheri Cheatam of Lawrenceville, GA., and thirteen children who fondly referred to her as Nana Vicki.

A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 18th at the Elks Lodge in Astoria. Memorial contributions can be made to the local "Arm in Arm Fund" to help cancer patients access support and follow-up treatment that would otherwise not be accessible due to financial constraints. Examples of which include: self-image enhancing accessories, e.g. wigs/bras; transportation to/from treatment. www.cmh-foundation.org