TOIJONEN, Impi Marjatta: May 26, 1925 - May 23, 2015, 89 years old. Predeceased by her husband William in 2006. William and Impi immigrated to Canada from Finland in 1951 and lived in many different cities in British Columbia. Both were hardworking, resourceful and creative. To achieve a high level of self-sufficiency, they grew their own vegetables and fruit and raised animals. Both left a legacy of their creative efforts. William, a musician and self-taught carpenter left many well-built homes and pieces of furniture. Impi , an excellent homemaker and seamstress left a legacy of beautiful knitted and crocheted clothing, bedspreads and fine needlework. Impi will be sadly missed by her son, Paul Toijonen, daughters, Paivi Goward (Al) ,and Mary Toijonen (Robin Durrant) and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. A private service will be held at a later date.
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