Age 96 passed away May 16, 2018. She was born May 7, 1922 in Gatsina, Russia to Estonian parents, Aleksander and Marie Karelson. She, her husband Konstantin and her parents immigrated to the U.S. in 1950, followed by her brother Valentin. She lived in her own house and passed away suddenly after a fall. She spoke 4 languages fluently, was fiercely independent, fashionable, and frugal.
She is fondly remembered by her son, Toivo Kallas, his wife Beatrice Holton, their daughter and son, Karina and Marti Kallas, son-in-law Gavin Templeton, great granddaughter Eliana Kallas Templeton, sister-in-law Evi Karelson wife of Valentin, nieces Tina and Tia Karelson and their families, and by the Estonian community.
Graveside service will be held Saturday, May 26, 2 PM, at Sunset Memorial Cemetery, 2250 St Anthony Boulevard NE, 55418.