Mildred Alajoki
Former Hood River resident Mildred Alajoki died Sept. 12, 2004, at her home in Forest Grove, Ore. She was 89 years of age.
A funeral service was held Sept. 16 at Anderson?s Tribute Center. Interment was at Pine Grove Cemetery.
Mildred was born May 11, 1915, in Menegha, Minn., to Gustav and Mary (Lalli) Hendrickson. She was raised and educated in Minnesota. In March of 1940 she married Oscar Alajoki in San Francisco, Calif. They lived in areas of California such as Woodside, San Francisco and San Rafael, until moving to Hood River in 1947.
Once in Hood River, the Alajoki family owned and operated an orchard for about 40 years. In 1968 Oscar passed away. In 1970 Mildred remarried, to Esaja Alajoki in Forest Grove. Together they shared 25 years in Hood River, until Esaja?s passing in 1995. It was shortly after this that Mrs. Alajoki moved to Down Manor, where she earned the friendship and respect of many fellow residents.
Mildred was known for her love for people and ability to make everyone feel special. She had a warm heart and shared it with many. Children were a big part of her life. She was always involved with children?s activities, whether they were her own or not. She was Grandma to many in the Hood River valley.
Mildred was twice the Queen and once Princess of the St. Urho?s Day Celebration in Hood River. She was also active with the Diamond Fruit Growers Association.
Mildred is survived by her son, Frans Alajoki and his wife, Marcia, of Forest Grove; daughter Maryann and her husband, Peter Isaacs, of Springfield, Va.; grandchildren Megan and her husband, Tim Saucier, of Annapolis, Md.; Trent Isaacs and his wife, Heather, of Jamison, Pa.; Maija and her husband, Dale Christianson, of Cary, N.C.; Annalisa and her husband, David Barton of Vancouver, Wash.; and Frans Alajoki, Jr. of Changwan, Korea; brother Eddie Hendrickson, sister Hannah Garrow and 8.5 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions in Mildred?s name may be made to Hospice of the Gorge, Hospice of Washington County or the Hood River Adult Center, c/o Anderson?s Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont, Hood River, OR 97031.
Former Hood River resident Mildred Alajoki died Sept. 12, 2004, at her home in Forest Grove, Ore. She was 89 years of age.
A funeral service was held Sept. 16 at Anderson?s Tribute Center. Interment was at Pine Grove Cemetery.
Mildred was born May 11, 1915, in Menegha, Minn., to Gustav and Mary (Lalli) Hendrickson. She was raised and educated in Minnesota. In March of 1940 she married Oscar Alajoki in San Francisco, Calif. They lived in areas of California such as Woodside, San Francisco and San Rafael, until moving to Hood River in 1947.
Once in Hood River, the Alajoki family owned and operated an orchard for about 40 years. In 1968 Oscar passed away. In 1970 Mildred remarried, to Esaja Alajoki in Forest Grove. Together they shared 25 years in Hood River, until Esaja?s passing in 1995. It was shortly after this that Mrs. Alajoki moved to Down Manor, where she earned the friendship and respect of many fellow residents.
Mildred was known for her love for people and ability to make everyone feel special. She had a warm heart and shared it with many. Children were a big part of her life. She was always involved with children?s activities, whether they were her own or not. She was Grandma to many in the Hood River valley.
Mildred was twice the Queen and once Princess of the St. Urho?s Day Celebration in Hood River. She was also active with the Diamond Fruit Growers Association.
Mildred is survived by her son, Frans Alajoki and his wife, Marcia, of Forest Grove; daughter Maryann and her husband, Peter Isaacs, of Springfield, Va.; grandchildren Megan and her husband, Tim Saucier, of Annapolis, Md.; Trent Isaacs and his wife, Heather, of Jamison, Pa.; Maija and her husband, Dale Christianson, of Cary, N.C.; Annalisa and her husband, David Barton of Vancouver, Wash.; and Frans Alajoki, Jr. of Changwan, Korea; brother Eddie Hendrickson, sister Hannah Garrow and 8.5 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions in Mildred?s name may be made to Hospice of the Gorge, Hospice of Washington County or the Hood River Adult Center, c/o Anderson?s Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont, Hood River, OR 97031.
Mildred Alajoki
Former Hood River resident Mildred Alajoki died Sept. 12, 2004, at her home in Forest Grove, Ore. She was 89 years of age.
A funeral service was held Sept. 16 at Anderson?s Tribute Center. Interment was at Pine Grove Cemetery.
Mildred was born May 11, 1915, in Menegha, Minn., to Gustav and Mary (Lalli) Hendrickson. She was raised and educated in Minnesota. In March of 1940 she married Oscar Alajoki in San Francisco, Calif. They lived in areas of California such as Woodside, San Francisco and San Rafael, until moving to Hood River in 1947.
Once in Hood River, the Alajoki family owned and operated an orchard for about 40 years. In 1968 Oscar passed away. In 1970 Mildred remarried, to Esaja Alajoki in Forest Grove. Together they shared 25 years in Hood River, until Esaja?s passing in 1995. It was shortly after this that Mrs. Alajoki moved to Down Manor, where she earned the friendship and respect of many fellow residents.
Mildred was known for her love for people and ability to make everyone feel special. She had a warm heart and shared it with many. Children were a big part of her life. She was always involved with children?s activities, whether they were her own or not. She was Grandma to many in the Hood River valley.
Mildred was twice the Queen and once Princess of the St. Urho?s Day Celebration in Hood River. She was also active with the Diamond Fruit Growers Association.
Mildred is survived by her son, Frans Alajoki and his wife, Marcia, of Forest Grove; daughter Maryann and her husband, Peter Isaacs, of Springfield, Va.; grandchildren Megan and her husband, Tim Saucier, of Annapolis, Md.; Trent Isaacs and his wife, Heather, of Jamison, Pa.; Maija and her husband, Dale Christianson, of Cary, N.C.; Annalisa and her husband, David Barton of Vancouver, Wash.; and Frans Alajoki, Jr. of Changwan, Korea; brother Eddie Hendrickson, sister Hannah Garrow and 8.5 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions in Mildred?s name may be made to Hospice of the Gorge, Hospice of Washington County or the Hood River Adult Center, c/o Anderson?s Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont, Hood River, OR 97031.
Former Hood River resident Mildred Alajoki died Sept. 12, 2004, at her home in Forest Grove, Ore. She was 89 years of age.
A funeral service was held Sept. 16 at Anderson?s Tribute Center. Interment was at Pine Grove Cemetery.
Mildred was born May 11, 1915, in Menegha, Minn., to Gustav and Mary (Lalli) Hendrickson. She was raised and educated in Minnesota. In March of 1940 she married Oscar Alajoki in San Francisco, Calif. They lived in areas of California such as Woodside, San Francisco and San Rafael, until moving to Hood River in 1947.
Once in Hood River, the Alajoki family owned and operated an orchard for about 40 years. In 1968 Oscar passed away. In 1970 Mildred remarried, to Esaja Alajoki in Forest Grove. Together they shared 25 years in Hood River, until Esaja?s passing in 1995. It was shortly after this that Mrs. Alajoki moved to Down Manor, where she earned the friendship and respect of many fellow residents.
Mildred was known for her love for people and ability to make everyone feel special. She had a warm heart and shared it with many. Children were a big part of her life. She was always involved with children?s activities, whether they were her own or not. She was Grandma to many in the Hood River valley.
Mildred was twice the Queen and once Princess of the St. Urho?s Day Celebration in Hood River. She was also active with the Diamond Fruit Growers Association.
Mildred is survived by her son, Frans Alajoki and his wife, Marcia, of Forest Grove; daughter Maryann and her husband, Peter Isaacs, of Springfield, Va.; grandchildren Megan and her husband, Tim Saucier, of Annapolis, Md.; Trent Isaacs and his wife, Heather, of Jamison, Pa.; Maija and her husband, Dale Christianson, of Cary, N.C.; Annalisa and her husband, David Barton of Vancouver, Wash.; and Frans Alajoki, Jr. of Changwan, Korea; brother Eddie Hendrickson, sister Hannah Garrow and 8.5 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions in Mildred?s name may be made to Hospice of the Gorge, Hospice of Washington County or the Hood River Adult Center, c/o Anderson?s Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont, Hood River, OR 97031.
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