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Joyce Kitkowski Obituary
Joyce Marie (Rashford) Kitkowski passed away on May 14, 2024, at Sunnyside, Washington after a short illness. Joyce was born on December 9, 1950, in Yakima, Washington to Loreta M. and Robert E. Rashford. She moved with her family to Moses Lake, Washington and attended school in Moses Lake, Washington, graduating from Moses Lake High School in 1969. After high school, Joyce moved to Seattle, Washington and graduated from ITT Peterson School of Business as a data specialist. Joyce was employed by SRO Theaters, US West, Air Touch, and Verizon. In August of 1983, Joyce married Edward Kitkowski and relocated to Pasco, Washington. She enjoyed cooking, bowling, reading novels, caring for her beloved cat named "T" and going for drives in her Cadillac.
Joyce was preceded in death by her husband Edward, her mother Loreta, and her stepson Troy Kitkowski. Joyce is survived by her father Robert E Rashford of Moses Lake, her brother Robert M. (JoAnn) Rashford of Moses Lake, her sister Vicki (Tom) Geiger of Cheney, and brother David (Marlene) Rashford of Moses Lake, 11 nieces and nephews and Aunts, Uncles and several cousins.
Services will be held at a later date.
In honor of Joyce's wish to help others, the Family suggests a donation in Joyce's name to either the Virginia Mason Hospital Foundation or the American Brain Tumor Association.
Arrangements are under the care of Nicoles Funeral Home, Ephrata WA. Please visit www.nicolesfuneralhome.com to leave your thoughts and memories for the family.
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