HELEN DONNA MELVIN

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HELEN DONNA MELVIN Helen born September 20, 1931 in Winnipeg left us peacefully on December 30 at 1:37 p.m. in the loving hands of her devoted friend and caregiver Concita Galban and nephews, Craig and Scott Jacks. Hum had muscular atrophy at birth which was progressive to the age of 11 and left her quadriplegic, soon after learned to write then paint with her mouth. Predeceased by parents, Carl and Wynonna Melvin and siblings, David, Joan and Marion. Survived by brother-in-law Quentin Jacks and nephews, Terry, Ron, Brad, Craig and Scott Jacks. Helen a great artist mastered the medium of floral watercolour. She overcame her physical disabilities with internal fortitude, positive attitude, accomplishment and faith. She encouraged others with disabilities, and was the president of the indoor sports club. She will be greatly missed by her relatives in the U.S.A. and in eastern Canada. Helen was also a writer very much involved with her family and relatives and wrote much about her inner feelings as well as family history. She taught her nephews the love of reading, music, art and positive thinking. In her latter years she sponsored then adopted a family of six Philippino's which took superb care of her and soon became her own family. Helen remains the example and inspiration to all that knew her. A celebration of her life will take place on Friday, February 1, at 1:30 p.m. at the Canadian Memorial Church, Vancouver, BC (16th and Burrard Street). Donations to the church at her request.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 27, 2008