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Eunice Isaac Keljo ’47

Eunice Isaac Keljo, 89, of Columbus, Ohio, died on Jan. 11, 2015 at Westminster Thurber Community. Born on Feb. 27, 1925 to the late Edward and Tyyne Isaac, Eunice was a graduate of Hancock High School, Mich., Suomi College, St. Olaf College with a B.A., and the State University of New York at Cortland with an M.Ed. She taught and worked as a reading specialist in elementary, high school, and sheltered workshop settings. Eunice also played the organ and piano, and enjoyed working as a translator after she retired. Having moved to Columbus 16 years ago, she was a member of Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church, where she valued the fellowship of the Ruth Circle, helping at the food pantry, and singing in the choir. She was a devoted partner and great support to her husband throughout their 63 years of marriage and took joy in being a mother and grandmother, particularly delighting in her great-grandchildren. Eunice is survived by her children, Karen Tracy and husband Gary Darke, David Keljo and wife Judy, and Kurt Keljo and wife Susan; grandchildren, Ken Tracy and wife Alison, Jonathan Keljo and wife Amy, Jesse Keljo and wife Sara, Christina Tracy, Michael Keljo and wife Lindsey, and Kirsten Olson and husband Scott; great-grandchildren, Ian, Evelyn, Helen, Charlie, Freddy, and a great-granddaughter on the way; brother, Paul Isaac ’62 and wife Susan; brother-in-law, Ken Seaton; and nieces and nephews, including Davin Isaac ’99. Eunice was preceded in death by her husband, Karlo Keljo, and siblings, Lois Seaton and Edward Isaac. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church or Finlandia University.