Jayne Maureen Hickey

Jayne Hickey, age 65, of Scottsdale, AZ passed away on February 5, 2022. Beloved partner to David Merkes. Cherished sister to Roger (Jeanne) Hickey, Robert (Paula) Hickey, Jill (Dan) Zak and Richard J Hickey II. Beloved Aunt and friend to many. Jayne was preceded in death by her mother and father, Patricia and Richard Hickey. Before moving to Arizona in 1978, Jayne lived in Naperville Illinois where she graduated from Naperville Central High School. She was an avid horseback rider and active member of the equestrian community. In 1970 she achieved her A rating at Oak Brook Hounds Pony Club. Upon moving to Arizona, Jayne immersed herself in the equestrian world. She worked at Jimmy's Saddlery from 1981 to 1982. In 1982 she opened Greenway Saddlery to help others enjoy the sport of riding. In 2004 she moved the store to the current location close to West World Arena in Scottsdale, AZ where she could better support local events. Despite her focus to grow the local equestrian community, she would continue to ride and show at events throughout the United States. Jayne was an accomplished in dressage, hunter jumper, eventing, and AQHA competitions. In 2005, Jayne met t...[more]

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love of her live, David Merkes. The two would go on to share many unforgettable adventures motorcycle touring and off-roading as well as attending many live music concerts. Jayne's other passions included snow skiing, and charitable giving--donating hundreds of thousands to the equestrian community and nonprofits that specialized in providing comfort and care to animals in need. Jayne's life was lead from the heart. She was a caring and giving soul that used her passion and talents to build up those around her. She always brought light to any situation and was willing to put in the hard work to make something better than how she found it. Since her first horse Kari in 1969, Jayne understood the importance of building relationships that would last the test of time and we are all grateful that we were given the opportunity to come along for the ride. In lieu of flowers, Jayne loved supporting the following non-profit organizations: Animal Guardian Network A Place for the ones no one else would save (http://animalguardiannetwork.org) Or Healing Hearts Animal Rescue and Refuge (http://healingheartsaz.org)