Weldon Jurva, age 94, passed away on August 31, 2016 at UP Health System Portage.
He was born to August and Hildur (Moilanen) Jurva on February 2, 1922 in Hancock.
In his youth he lived in Pontiac and went to work in the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression. Following that he went to work for Pontiac Motors briefly before joining the United States Army. During his service in World War II he went on 5 separate combat campaigns and left the Army as a Staff Sargent.
After his service he went to and graduated from Suomi College with an associate’s degree. After school he moved Detroit and started working for General Motors. He was united in marriage to Eva Palo in Detroit. After retiring from General Motors he moved to Princess Point.
He enjoyed spending time with children and grandchildren, making many trips to visit them in Oregon, Chicago, Milwaukee, and Florida. Weldon was well known for his charm and dry sense of humor.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, William, Melvin, Jack, Gerald, Elvar, and Roy; sisters, Ruth and Lorna.
Surviving are: His wife Eva
Sons: Franz (Heidi) Jurva of Corvallis, OR
Jon (Leanne) Jurva of Chicago, IL
Jason Jurva of Steamboat Springs, CO
Daughter: Sheryl (Robert) Wall of Kenilworth, IL
Grandchildren: Olivia, Chloe, Ingrid, Greta, Anders, Annikki, Wesley, Augie, and Axel
Brother: Paul Jurva
Sisters: Betty Jurva, Annabelle (Oliver) Kyllonen
And numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A funeral service will be held at the First Apostolic Lutheran Church of Calumet on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at 1:00 PM with Pastor David Taivalkoski to officiate. Visitation will take place one hour prior to service at the church.
Burial will follow with a veteran service at the Lake View Cemetery.
Online condolences may be left for the family at ericksoncrowleypeterson.com
The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home in Calumet is assisting the family with arrangements.
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