Debra Ann (Edstrom) Hokkanen Obituary
The passing of Debra Ann (Edstrom) Hokkanen of Holden, Massachusetts, born in Worcester, Massachusetts leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on August 24, 2024 at the age of 83. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Debra Ann (Edstrom) Hokkanen to show support.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Debra Ann's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
She was predeceased by: her parents, C. George Edstrom and Althea Mary Edstrom (Richardson); and her husband Sam H. Hokkanen. She is survived by: her brother David Edstrom (Deborah Edstrom) of Tampa, FL; her niece Kimberly Bivins (Harold Bivins); and her great-niece Hannah Bivins of Tampa, FL..
Visitation was held on Thursday, August 29th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Miles Funeral Home (1158 Main St, Holden, MA 01520). A funeral service was held on Friday, August 30th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the All Saints Episcopal Church (10 Irving St, Worcester, MA 01609). A burial was held on Friday, August 30th 2024 at the All Faiths Cemetery (9 Island Rd, Worcester, MA 01603).
She was president of the American German Shepherd Charitable Dog Foundation, Inc., president of the GSDC of Central Massachusetts, Inc., and Chairman of the GSDCA National Specialty for many years, in charge of securing show sites for over 20 years.
