James Arthur Tulkki 76 of Tempe AZ passed away Tuesday
October 24, 2023 at Friendship Village Tempe
James was born January 16, 1947 in Marquette Michigan.
James served for 4 years in the United States Air Force
James is survived by his wife of 51 years Judith (Kumpula)Tulkki. Two children
Jennifer (Thomas) Morin of Sheboygan Wisconsin, and Jordan (Jennifer) of
Corona California, and 4 Grandchildren
James is also survived by his siblings Irene Luedeman, Sandra Tolkkinen,
Phyllis Falls, Ruth Nevala, Donald (Nancy) Tulkki, Christine (Arthur) Seiter,
David (Marcia) Tulkki, Kathryn (Kari) Pudas, Allan (Kathleen) Tulkki,
Patricia Kantola, Sara (John) Gush-Halav, sister in law, Elizabeth Tulkki,
many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends
James is preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Maria Tulkki,
brothers John and Daniel, sisters Karen Seppanen and Susan Kay Tulkki
brothers in law Carl Nevala, Larry Luedeman and Edwin Tolkinen.
Memorial service
Friday November 3, 2023 at 2pm.
Salem Lutheran Church.
6701 E Osborn Scottsdale Az
Interment
Monday November 13, 2023 at 10:30 am.
National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
23029 Cave Creek Rd Phoenix Az