Evie Irene Lamppa, age 100 of Virginia died Sunday, October 28, 2018 in Essentia Health Care Center. She was born July 18, 1918 in Siuro, Finland, the daughter of Emil and Hulda (Perttu) Niemi. Evie emigrated from Finland at age 2, settled in Florenton, and was a graduate of Virginia High School. She married Arthur Owen "Art" Lamppa on July 29, 1939 in Embarrass and was a longtime Embarrass resident. Evie was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church and its Ladies' Guild; volunteered for the AEOA; was employed by Cluett-Peabody Arrow Shirt Factory and was the produce manager for Lamppa's Store. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, hardanger and she was known for her delicious bread, biscuit, and tarts. Evie's greatest joy came from time spent with family; she was a caring wife, mother, grandma, and great-grandma.

Evie is survived by her children: Bonnie (Bansi) Shroff of Pasadena, CA and Gary (Rita) Lamppa of St. Paul, MN; grandchildren: Brennan (Jennifer) Shroff, Sean (Norma) Shroff, Zach (Misty) Lamppa, Courtney (Kevin) Thompson, and Rebecca (Andrew) Andestic; great-grandchildren: Waylon, Sadie, Barron, Anthony, Dutch, Judd, Steele, Kai, Hayk, Oscar, and Leola; numerous nieces and nephews; extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter: Donna Lamppa; husband: Art; and her 8 siblings.

Private Family services will be held with Pastor Don Stauty officiating.

Family and Friends are invited to a "Celebration of Life Gathering" to be held at 11:15 am on Friday, November 2, 2018 at the Virginia Elks Club. Interment will be in the Embarrass Cemetery.

Memorials are the preferred way to honor Evie's memory and they may be directed to the Gloria Dei Ladies' Guild.

Family services provided by Bauman-Cron, A Bauman Family Funeral Home in Virginia. To share condolences online, please see: www.baumanfuneralhome.com .