Veikko Paavali Erkki (Erik) Toivonen went to be with his Lord on April 17, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Ila, son Jeff and his treasured daughter in law, Daren. He is survived by his grandchildren, Anders (Holly), Kristian (Katie), Stefan, Katja (Nick). He is also survived by brother Mikko (Salli) and grandchildren, Ryan (Lindsay), Anthony, Robert (Juanita), Illie and Jennifer and nine great grandchildren.
He is predeceased by his son Tyrone, father Paavo, Mother Ida, brother Antti, and sister Marja-Leena.
Erik was born in Toijala, Finland on October 29, 1929 and came to Canada in 1951 and to the Barrhead area in 1953. He was a co-owner of Barrhead Machine & Welding Ltd. for many years and was very active in the skiing and golfing communities in Barrhead. He served as the president of the Barrhead Golf Club and president of Misty Ridge Ski Club as well as many other board positions with both organizations.
He will be greatly missed by his loving family as he remained the family patriarch until the end and was greatly admired for his courage and determination. He had struggled with a number of health issues over the last number of years and we will always treasure the care and friendship of Dr. Jeff Hankinson. We also thank Dr. Len Krantz for his compassionate care and his other physicians, Dr. Shanks and Dr. Todd.
A funeral service will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church on Saturday, April 27th at 1:00 PM with Pastor Kevin Ree officiating. Internment and lunch to follow.
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