Beatrice Helen Kokko

TRAVERSE CITY - Beatrice Helen Kokko, 87, of Traverse City, passed away at Munson Medical Center and met Jesus on February 13, 2015. She was born January 13, 1928, in Northern Ontario, Canada, to the late Leonard and Alice (Richardson) Cantrill.

She married the love of her life, Arthur Kokko, on June 21, 1947. Together, they enjoyed nearly 68 years of marriage. Beatrice and Arthur moved to Denver, CO in the 1950's and eventually retired to Traverse City in 1983.

Beatrice was an amazing homemaker who delighted in always making things special for her family. She was a talented artist who enjoyed painting - especially with watercolors. Beatrice was also gifted with a beautiful voice which she shared with her family and at Long Lake Friends Church where she often led congregational singing. She was an avid reader who was fond of the classics and a good mystery. Above all, she was a student of the scriptures who loved the Lord and trusted Him in all things and for all things. This is her legacy.

Beatrice is survived by her loving husband, Arthur; sons, Warren Kokko of Denver, CO; Bruce (Sara) Kokko of Neenah, WI; her grandchildren, Matthew (Carey), Larisa (Adam) and step-granddaughter Carly.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2015, 11:00 a.m. at the Friends Church of Long Lake, with visitation held one hour prior. Burial will be at Linwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Beatrice's name may be directed to Long Lake Friends Church.

Please share your thoughts and memories with Beatrice's family by way of her online guest book at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com .

Arrangements for the family have been entrusted to Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.