Juanita (Tolentino) Niskala Obituary (2014)

Juanita R. Niskala Our loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away at the age of 80 on December 18th 2014. Juanita was born on July 18, 1934 in Auburn, California. She spend her childhood in Roseville, California. She graduated from C. K. McClatchy High School in Sacramento, CA. Juanita went on to study at Sacramento Junior College and earned a degree in nursing and passed her California Boards and was certified as a Licenced Practical Nurse. She married the love of her life George Niskala in September 1957. Together they shared 57 years of love and happiness. Juanita and George had three children: Mary Ann (Kevin) Moore, Robin (Richard) Milne and John (Elizabeth) Niskala and seven grandchildren which she was very close to. Juanita kept up her nursing practice in Oregon, West Virginia, Ohio, Illinois and Pennsylvania following her husbandâ€™s career in forestry. Juanita chariest home life and enjoyed her family and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She is proceeded in death by her parents Mary and Valario Tolentino. Juanita possessed a generous heart and gained numerous sincere friendships. She loved her home and took great care in being a housewife. Juanita never complained and met every challenge with a smile. She enjoyed walking with her walkman. She was a volunteer with Senior Circle, enjoyed her club activities with Home Extension and Red Hats Society. Juanita was an active member of the Lutheran Church. Private funeral service was held on Monday December 22, at the Tate Morturary, Tooele, Utah. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Juanita Rodriguez (Tolentino) Niskala please visit our Sympathy Store.