Longtime Lake Oswego Resident Vicki Elizabeth Lackey Dies at 79

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Vicki Elizabeth Lackey, a longtime resident of Lake Oswego, Oregon, passed away on January 28, 2026, at the age of 79. Lackey had a career in retail merchandising, working in various roles in Portland and Chicago. She is survived by her husband of nearly 55 years, her daughter, and her sister.

Why it matters

Lackey's life story reflects the changing landscape of Lake Oswego over the decades, as the community transitioned from a more rural, lake-focused area to a thriving suburban hub. Her retail career also highlights the evolution of the industry during that time period.

The details

Lackey was born in Seattle in 1946 and her family moved to the Lake Oswego area in 1960 when her father was promoted to District Manager of Link Belt Co. Lackey graduated from Oswego High School and later studied home economics at Oregon State University and retail merchandising at the Ray Vogue School in Chicago. She worked in various roles, including as a department manager and assistant buyer, at stores in Portland and Chicago.

• Lackey was born on September 23, 1946 in Seattle, Washington.
• Lackey's family moved to Lake Oswego, Oregon in 1960.
• Lackey graduated from Oswego High School.
• Lackey studied at Oregon State University from 1965-1967 and Portland State University for one year.
• Lackey received specialized training in retail merchandising at the Ray Vogue School in Chicago in 1969.

What’s next

A memorial service celebrating Vicki's life will be held on February 27th at 1:00 p.m. at the Wilsonville Funeral Home in Wilsonville, Oregon.