Allie (Salo) Knuttila
January 21, 1918 - October 23, 2015
As published in the November 2, 2015 World-Spectator
Peace, perfect peace
Allie Knuttila passed away peacefully on October 17 at the Moosomin Integrated Care Centre, Long Term Care.
Allie Aune Maria Knuttila (Salo) was born January 21, 1918 in the New Finland District. She was the second of 12 children born to Aaron and Jenny Salo. Allie received her education at Convent Creek School.
On December 3, 1938 Allie married the neighbor’s son, Charles Knuttila. Born to this marriage were three children: Lorne, Audrey and Murray. They made their home and life on the farm, welcoming family and friends often, and from all over Canada. Everyone loved to spend time with Allie and Charlie enjoying homemade meals, fresh baking, and coffee. After retiring from farming Allie cooked for elevator building crews across Saskatchewan. She served three meals and two lunches every day to 30 men for several years. During this time they made friends with many of the workers who continued to visit them through the years. Allie and Charlie moved to Rocanville in 1986.
After Charlie’s passing, Allie married Arthur Knuttila. Allie and Art spent 13 enjoyable years in Rocanville. In 2000 they moved to Rocanville Lodge. In 2003 Art passed away. In 2007 Allie moved to long term care.
Outside her family, Allie centred her life around St. Johns Lutheran Church, friends, and Finnish culture. She was active in all church and community activities and gatherings. Allie’s biggest concern was always that there was enough food to feed everyone at her home, and at the church. Even dementia would not move Allie from worrying about food for Audrey, the freezer and the church.
Allie will be remembered for her love of family, openmindedness and willingness to accept all people as they were. Her great sense of humor, warm smile and generosity will never be forgotten.
Family was always first for Allie; she will be greatly missed by her children Lorne (Hazel), Dean, Darren, Diane and their families; by Audrey (Gordon), Elan, Melody and their families; and by Murray (Wendee), Erin, Lee and their families, three children, seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, all of whom she was immensely proud of, and loved to talk about.
Also fondly remembering Allie are her sisters Dora and Darlene, brother Ronald, numerous nieces and nephews, and friends.
A celebration of Allie’s life was held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, New Finland on October 23 with the venerable Wilma Woods and Pastor Darlene presiding.
Memorial tributes in memory of Allie may be made to the Moosomin and District Health Care Foundation, Long Term Care, or St. John’s Lutheran Church, New Finland.
The family wishes to thank everyone who shared and enjoyed Allie’s life and gave us support during this time.
A life well lived.
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