Pirjo Birgitta Jala Obituary
The passing of Pirjo Birgitta Jala of Westfield, Indiana leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on April 2, 2026 at the age of 89. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Pirjo Birgitta Jala to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Veikko Taipale and Elsa Taipale (Satama); her husband Jorma Jala; her children, Pete Jala, Birgitta and Elisabeth; and her siblings, Marjatta Lahtinen, Jussi Taipale and Heikki Taipale.
She is survived by: her children, Pia Jala (Willie Christiansen) and Jaana Jala (Tammy Carr); her grandson Nicholas Martell (Kimberly Martell); her great grandchild Maibel Martell; her brothers, Eero Taipale, Reino Taipale and Markku Taipale; and her friends, Ritva Liukko and Tuula Taipale.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Pirjo's honor to Amyloidosis Foundation https://amyloidosis.org and/or Alzheimer's Association https://www.alz.org.