Eileen Elizabeth Kykkanen of St. Walburg passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the age of 93 years. Eileen Kykkanen passed away peacefully on April 9, 2016 at the St. Walburg Health Complex at the age of 93. She was born in Turtleford, on October 1, 1922 to Frank and Olive Mills. Eileen married Tom Kykkanen in 1944 and they were blessed with 9 children: Teddy, Betty (Terry) Burton, Robert, Ronald, Wayne (Lisa), Barry, Tommy, Annie, and Cindy (Steven) Nasby. Tom and Eileen started raising their family by Moonlight Bay, Turtle Lake, and then moved into Livelong, in 1959. After Tom had passed away she moved to Mervin, with Paul (Nadon) who was the love of her life and best friend. They lived in Mervin for a few years until they purchased a new house and moved to St. Walburg where they lived until Paul's passing in 2000. The final move made the most sense since she was just down the street from the Bingo Hall. The early years were difficult as they were for most in her generation but money and material things never meant anything to her and she was satisfied with just the basics. She was an excellent cook and would always put together a meal when the kids stopped by for a visit. Her and Paul loved going for drives and their drives usually took them to a Bingo! Paul knew how much she loved the game and he would usually play the Nevada cards to pass the time. We would like to thank all the nurses and staff who cared for Eileen in her final years at the Lakeland Lodge in St. Walburg. The care and compassion she received will always be fondly remembered. Eileen was predeceased by her: parents, Frank & Olive; brothers, Gordon, Ronald (2015); husband, Tom (1970); loving companion, Paul (2000); sons, Ted (2014), Robert (1967), Ron (2004); grandson, Robert (1990). She is survived by her: children, Betty (Terry), Wayne (Lisa), Barry, Tommy, Annie and Cindy (Steven); and their families which include 15 grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren; brother, Frank (Jean), and numerous nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service for Eileen was conducted from the Marshall’s Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor John Sellwood officiating. Terry Jr. Burton, Kelly Kykkanen, Kevin Burton, Keith Kykkanen, Kris Kykkanen and Barry Kykkanen were the pallbearers. All of Eileen’s Friends were the honorary bearers. Claude Lalonde read the eulogy. Interment took place in the St. Walburg Catholic Cemetery. The St. Walburg Seniors Association provided the lunch. Marshall’s Funeral Home Ltd. of St. Walburg, Saskatchewan administered the funeral arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to the Lakeland Lodge Activity Fund. Condolences may be emailed at www.marshallsfuneralhome.ca.
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CARD OF THANKS
We would like to thank the Doctors and Nurses for their care and kindness during our mothers stay at the Lakeland Lodge in St. Walburg, SK and to Marshall's Funeral Home for your care and compassion with the loss of our mother. Thank you to everyone who sent flowers and phone calls and for all the visits and great food that were brought to our homes. Your kindness will always be remembered.Ìý
Terry & Betty Burton & Family
Steven & Cindy Nasby & Family
The Kykkanen Families
