K. Kaarina Svardh, 72

K. Kaarina Svardh of Hansville died Dec. 4, 2006 in Bremerton. She was 72.

Svardh was born to Onni and Aino Martikainen in Viinijarvi, Finland on July 27, 1934.

She married Berndt Svardh on March 4, 1961 in Washington, D.C.

She graduated from high school in Viinijarvi, Finland and secondary school in Joensuu, Finland.

Svardh worked as a real estate broker in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Washington state.

She enjoyed working on her Hansville property and visiting with friends.

Svardh is survived by her husband Berndt Svardh of Hansville; son Michael (Joan) Svardh of Port Charlotte, Fla.; daughters Tina (Jim) Bailey of Tucson, Ariz. and Daryl (Scott) Greer of Kirkland; brother Tuevo Martikainen of Viinijarvi, Finland; sister Sirkka (Reino) Kurki of Hankasalmi, Finland; and one grandchild.

Svardh was preceded in death by her brothers Kalevi Martikainen and Tauno Martikainen.

Private graveside services will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to the Salvation Army, 832 6th Street, Bremerton, WA 98337.