Mika Karin Bartroff

Mika was a storyteller, a dreamer of worlds, a creator of souls to inhabit them and leaves behind a treasure trove of stories. She especially loved fairy tales and folklore, which she studied as part of her English degree at the University of Washington.

Mika was also a gifted genealogist, combining her love of family, stories, and meticulous research. A devoted cat mom, she adored her beloved adopted cats, Leia and Gomez. She cared deeply about Indigenous and LGBT+ rights.

Mika leaves behind her father, Ellis Hillinger; her sister, Shannon Hillinger (Walker Aumann); her nephews, Elihu and Davis Hillinger; and many beloved relatives, friends and creative collaborators. We will see her in every purple sparkle we meet.

Memorial service Sun Nov 1, 2026 11am-6pm at Solara 12725 33rd Ave NE, Seattle 98125. (Park in old Fred Meyer parking lot.)

Please share memories & sign the guestbook, located below. 

Arrangements Entrusted to Emmick Family Funeral Home of West Seattle