Local businesswoman, Kim Ricketts, passed away on Monday, April 25th, at the age of 53. Born July 16, 1957 in Fresno, California, Ricketts moved to Seattle with her family in the 1960s. She was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder in fall of 2010, to which she finally succumbed, and is survived by her husband, Mike Ricketts, and three grown children.
She became known in Fremont, and throughout the Seattle-area, through her creative business endeavors. Tired by the standard, traditional book signings, Ricketts organized outrageous book events bringing together readers and authors in unconventional settings.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, May 4th at 3p at St. Mark’s Cathedral (1245 – 10th Ave E). Donations in her honor can be made to 826 Seattle and The Seattle Public Library. Find out more details at the website for Kim Ricketts’ Book Events (which will continue her legacy) and an in-depth article in The Seattle Times.