Saima Hyppa Obituary (1917 - 2019)

Saima Hyppa, age 102 of Buckley, WA passed away peacefully on Dec. 14, 2019. Saima was born on Oct. 20, 1917 to Erik and Mary Kuitunen in Superior, WY. In 1946 Saima married her husband Elmer A. Hyppa. Together they raised three sons on their dairy farm in Buckley, WA. Saima loved to cook and bake and she especially enjoyed Sunday dinners with her family and playing cards. She worked on the farm and also at the Buckley Liquor store for 25 years until she retired. Saima was proud to have served as the past madam president at the Buckley Eagles. She was also a member of the Eastern Star. Saima enjoyed many activities including bowling in the Enumclaw, Sumner leagues, Bingo at the Eagles, playing Pinochle, going to the casinos but most of all spending time with her family and friends. Saima is survived by her sons Bob (Lisa), John (Sandy) and Randy (Kerry), 12 grand children and 21 great grandchildren. The family wants to thank everyone at Heritage House in Buckley for the wonderful care for Saima the past two years. A family graveside/inurnment and reception will take place Jan. 18, 2020 at 1 at Weeks Funeral Home, in Buckley, WA.