Elma Elizabeth SUOKKO

SUOKKO, Elma Elizabeth 2008-03-14 1916 ~ 2008 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elma Elizabeth Suokko. She left us peacefully after a short illness on Monday, March 10th, 2008 at the age of 91. Elma was born October 18,1916 in Isokyro, Finland. Elma married Veikko Suokko and they moved to Canada in 1951 to start their new life together. They worked in the Bush Camps until 1963. Elma enjoyed fishing, camping and blueberry picking. She was a member of Hilldale Lutheran Church where she helped in many Church activities and gave the Church everything she could. Elma loved gatherings with family and friends. She enjoyed playing a special marble game with whoever was up for the challenge. She is survived by her brother-in-law and sister in-law Annikki and Paavo Suokko, her nieces Miraja Makiranta and Pirkko Pajala and their families all of Finland. She was predeceased by her husband Veikko (May 1994), her son Matti and her brother Jaakko. A special thank you to Paavo & Annikki Suokko for the years of care they gave Elma. We would also like to thank the staff of St. Joseph’s Heritage-Bethammi Nursing Home, Pastor Jari Lahtinen and the many people who took the time to visit Elma during her stay there. Funeral Services for the late Mrs. Elma Suokko will be held on Thursday, March 20th, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in Hilldale Lutheran Church with Pastor Jari Lahtinen leading the Service. Reception to follow in the Parish Hall. Interment to be held in Riverside Cemetery following the reception. Visitation for family & friends will be held Wednesday evening in the EVEREST FUNERAL CHAPEL, 299 Waverley Street at Algoma from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. If friends so desire donations may be made to Elma’s beloved Church, Hilldale Lutheran Church.