Obituary: Vera K. Bykonen, a resident of Goldendale (Washington) dies in a local facility in The Dalles, Wasco County, Oregon.

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The Dalles Chronicle   April 8, 2003.

Surnames: Bykonen, Sippo, McBride, Kohler, Lampi

Vera K. Bykonen, 86, a resident of Goldendale (Washington) since November of 
2000, died Monday, April 1, 2003 at a care facility in The Dalles.

She was born on October 2, 1916 to Otto and Olga Sippo in Floodwood, 
Minnesota. A resident of Seattle (Washington) for more than 60 years, she 
moved to Goldendale to be near her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Michael
McBride.

She enjoyed gardening, reading and spending time with her family.

Other survivors include a sister, Leona Kohler, Renton, Washington; a brother,
Robert Sippo, Duluth, Minnesota; a son Dale Lampi, Sultan, Washington; three 
granddaughters and seven great-grandchildren.

Her life will be celebrated at a family graveside service in Kent, Washington.

Local arrangements were by Columbia Cremation & Burial.