"MY DEAREST AUNT BABES, AUNT ALICE, MOM. OH HOW I'M GOING TO MISS THOSE LATE NIGHT PHONE CALLS & TALKS, MEMORIES OF THE OLD DAYS UP TIL THE PRESENT, HOME BINGO, & ESPECIALLY COOKING FOR THE HOLIDAYS & OTHER TIMES YOU JUST NEEDED SOMETHING DIFFERENT TO EAT. YOU ALWAYS LOVED YOUR LATE NIGHT CRAVINGS & SNACKS FOR COOKIES, DONUTS, & CAKE. GONNA MISS VISITING & SPENDING TIME WITH YOU ON THE HOLIDAYS, YOUR BIRTHDAYS & JUST DOING A DRIVE-BY, AND ALSO YOU ASKING CRYSTAL TO TAKE A RIDE OVER THE HOUSE TO SEE & PET THE DOGS & TO SHARE A SMOKE, & SENDING YOU HOME WITH BAGS OF GOODIES. YOU ALSO HAD SUCH LOVE FOR ALL DOGS, CATS, SQUIRRELS, & YOUR SPECIAL BIRDS. I'M SO FORTUNATE, HONORED & BLESSED THAT YOU WERE MY AUNTIE. I FIND SOLACE IN MY HEART THAT YOU HAD THE MOST PEACEFUL & ENJOYABLE TRANSITION INTO HEAVEN & WAS GREETED BY THE FAMILY, GOD, & THE ANGELS WITH OPEN ARMS. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.......I MISS YOU LIKE CRAZY. LOVE, YOUR SPECIAL NIECE. OXOX KATHLEEN OXOX?????"
In loving memory of
Alice Pirkola
June 2, 1928 - January 8, 2022
Alice Pirkola, age 93 of Eastpointe. Passed away January 8, 2022. Beloved Mother of Karen (Roger) Cowie, Ronald Pirkola, Sharolyn Pirkola, Crystal (Robert) Brown and the late Thomas Pirkola. Loving Grandmother of 2 and Great Grandmother of 3. She was preceded in death by her Loving Husband of 69 years, Ralph . Alice is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. She was loved by all and will be missed by all who knew her. Visitation Friday, January 14th 3-8pm at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home, 21705 Gratiot, Eastpointe 48021. Funeral will be Saturday, January 15th, 10:30am Instate until time of Funeral Mass at 11:00am at Sweetest Heart of Mary Church, 4440 Russell Street, Detroit, 48207. Mask and Social Distancing respectfully requested. PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED IN LIEU OF FLOWERS.
Tributes
"Dear Mom, how can I ever thank you for your never-ending love, the knowledge, strength and courage you shared with me? I always said you and Dad are my favorite people! I sometimes wonder how I will ever go on, but I know in my heart you will always be with me. I know when I get really scared, I will still feel your arms fiercely pulling me to your heart and holding me so tight. I will miss your laugh and our private jokes (remember how we'd poke each other and whisper "kwacki" and laugh so uncontrollably!) I will never forget the complete trust you and Dad placed in me, always ignoring or forgetting the times I really messed up, making me laugh at myself when I feared disappointing you both. I will miss everything about you. This is now your time to be in heavenly peace with God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and all of our faithfully departed loved ones. I love you always and forever, Crystal"
"Babes was a sweet funny loving woman. Will miss her laugh and smiles."
"Sending deepest condolences to the family from Father Murray Nursing Rehab Center, may GOD continue to strengthen and comfort you during your time of need."
"With thoughts of dear, beautiful Aunt Babes and prayers for her family?missing you here, but knowing you are in Heaven having a wonderful reunion with loved ones there and seeing the glory of Jesus!"