Auburn, Washington - Age 56, of Auburn, Washington, Candace Challen passed away peacefully at her home on July 5, 2021 after a prolonged illness.

Candace ("Candi") was born on February 7, 1965 to the union of Rose Anne and Alexander C. Jacobs in Jersey City, New Jersey. Candace grew up in Queens, New York until the age of 15, and then in 1980 moved to Seattle, Washington with her mother, Rose Anne and her brother, Corey. Candace attended Rainier Beach High School in Seattle.

Candace then worked with several companies in the Seattle area, where she also became a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Due to the passing of her grandmother and great grandmother, in March of 1988 she returned to New York. During her stay there she worked at Madison Square Garden, exposing her to the many different cultures and tastes of people from around the world.

She returned to Seattle in 1993, and with great determination she attended Renton Technical College for two years graduating with her Associate Degree in Culinary Arts. Her degree enabled her to obtain a position as a manager at Salty's on Alki Beach in West Seattle, which opened many doors for her culinary skills.

Candace loved to travel, and she traveled extensively. Her trips, whether in or out of the United States, were always an enjoyable adventure for her.

Candace was an avid Seattle Seahawks fan. She regularly attended tailgate parties at home games and away games. People were definitely aware of her presence at all the events she attended... she was always known as the life of the party. Her captivating smile and persuasive, larger than life personality kept everyone laughing and having a good time.

In 2014 Candace was diagnosed with breast cancer, but, determined and strong willed, she never stopped, even in the midst of all she had to endure. In that same year she begin caring for a precious little girl, whom she later named "Raj". In 2016 when Raj was two years old, Candace finalized her legal custody of "Raj Challen" and they became inseparable.

In addition to the breast cancer, Candace bravely battled several other illnesses, as well as facing many different surgeries. In the last seven years of her life Candace faced many challenges in her physical body but she continue to care for Raj. Candace always said, "The most important position I have ever held is to be a good mother to Raj".

The challenges Candace faced also did not stop Candace from continuing to work to try to help those less fortunate than she. Candace made it her mission to improve the lives of others.

In addition to her daughter Raj, mother Rose Anne, and brother Corey, Candace is survived by her four nieces, Anjane Jacobs, Chante Jacobs, Iesha Lantigua Jacobs, Candace Lantigua Jacobs, her dedicated partner, Roger Challen, and a host of other family members and friends.

The family asks that donations be made to the National Breast Cancer Organization in memory of Candace at: https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/get-involved/give/

A Memorial Service and Life Celebration will be held for Candace at 11:00AM on Saturday, July 31st at Foster Golf Links, 13500 Interurban Ave S, Tukwila, WA, followed immediately by a gathering there for the family and friends for brunch.