HELEN ANDERSON

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HELEN ANDERSON September 1, 1917 December 5, 2007 Peacefully and with Les and her family by her side, Helen slipped away. She was predeceased by her beloved daughter, Joyce, her parents, William and Laura Perry and her sister, Thelma Scambler. She will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by Les, her devoted husband of 68 years. She will also be missed by her sister, Dorothy Murphy and her brother, Clyde Perry. Also cherishing her memory are her children: Barb (Ken), Richard (Eileen), Judi (Steve), Marilyn (Jim) and son-in-law Stuart (Elaine); her grandchildren Rod, Jeff (Susie), Lisa (Anj), Brock (Tricia), Kristi (Mark), Shauna (Blair), Nancy (Scott), Jill (Jason), Blake (Brenda), Lauren (Tyler), Patrick and Carly; and her 18 great-grandchildren. Helen was born in Port Arthur, Ontario, and attended school in Winnipeg, Port Arthur and North Bay (Normal School). At her first teaching position in Geraldton, Ontario she met the love of her life. Les and Helen raised their family in Camp Robertson, Northern Ontario and Winnipeg where Helen taught elementary and junior high school for 20 years. She enjoyed continuing friendships with many of her former students. After a brief time in Montreal, Helen and Les retired back to Winnipeg where they welcomed their expanding family every summer at Les' Loft, West Hawk Lake. Grandma's blueberry pancakes and hermit cookies were legendary! Helen had a special nurturing relationship with everyone of her grand and great-grandchildren. She and Les enjoyed numerous overseas trips making and renewing many friendships at POW and Squadron reunions. Helen had many interests including: volunteering for 20 years at Victoria General Hospital in the Reach for Recovery and Cancermount programs; singing in the St. Vital United Church choir; and contributing in the UCW. She enjoyed her Scibblers Writing Group and expressed her passion for watercolors in the St. Vital Art Group, of which she was one of the original members. The family wish to thank all her devoted friends for their love and support. Mom received wonderful care from Dr. Lecuyer, Dr. Garcia, Dr. Mike Van Vliet, the staff of 3East at Riverview Hospital and the nurses from Palliative Care. A special thank you to Dr. Ian Maxwell at Victoria General Hospital for many years of attentive care and friendship. A celebration of Helen's life will be held at Meadowood United Church, 1111 Dakota St. on Monday, December 10 at 1:00 p.m. A new tree planted in Helen's memory, when practical, would fulfill her wish or a donation to Victoria General Hospital Oncology Fund would be appreciated.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 08, 2007