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HELEN LAGERGREN
Born: Mar 14, 1926
Date of Passing: Aug 04, 2011
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryHELEN LAGERGREN Peacefully on August 4, 2011, Helen passed away at the age of 85, at the St. Boniface Hospital. She had suffered a massive brain bleed stroke on July 24, 2011 and patiently waited 11 days, as loved ones came and said their goodbyes, when Jesus came to take her to heaven. She was predeceased by her husband Donald Lagergren, parents, Michael and Michilena Kowalchuk, sister Nell Ford, brother Steve Kowalchuk, brother-in-law Merle Johnson and brother Nick Kowalchuk. Helen is survived her loving children, Larry Lagergren (Rosemary), Heather Lamb (Kelvin) and Christine Thibeaut (Wayne), and grandchildren Matthew and Jennifer Lamb and Andrew and Daniel Sturby. She is also survived by sister Anne Johnson, Janet (Leonard) Johnson, sister-in-law Mary Kowalchuk, and many nieces and nephews. Helen was born on March 14, 1926 and raised on a farm in Brokenhead, MB. She moved to Winnipeg and later married and devoted her life to her family. She was blessed with a faith that was her constant that defined who she was and what she did. She lived her life helping others and seeking the best in people. She wrote and shared many poems that were most often inspirational and loving. A celebration of Helen's life will be held on Tuesday, August 9 at 2:00 p.m. at Grey Street United Church, NE-Grey and Sandhurst. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Grey Street United Church, 651 Sandhurst Ave., Winnipeg, MB R2L 1B1. Mom recited this poem by heart, with a twinkle in her eye and a smile from her heart: My Passport to Heaven I've got my passport to Heaven, My flight is all set to go. It awaits me with patience, And there are many things I must do. First, I'll say good-bye to all my loved one's, I'll say good-bye to all of my friends. I'm going to see my Father in Heaven, He knows how much I love Him. He knows I have been rejected, He felt the pain in my heart. He knows of all my trials and tribulations that faced me, He knows of my every weakness. He knows me by my first name. So you see, I'm going to Heaven. On a flight that's awaiting me. For online condolences or to light a memorial candle please log onto www.mosaicfunerals.ca 1839 Inkster Blvd. 275-5555
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 06, 2011
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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This is to let her family know how much Helen loved them. I was a neighbor & friend of hers for many years. She shared many stories of her girls and grandchildren with me. We walked our dogs & talked for hours. She especially enjoyed her trips to see Christine & loved that parrot she had.The love of her life we all know was her little friend, Cupid. She very much enjoyed all the time spent with Heather when she moved to her new home. We will all miss her terribly but must remember, she is in a better place. - Posted by: Barbara McTaggart (Friend) on: Aug 06, 2011
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Christine, Daniel & Andrew. My sincere sympathy to you all, in the loss of your Dear Mother and Grandmother. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you know God's peace at this very sad time. Yvonne Miller. - Posted by: Yvonne Miller (Family) on: Aug 06, 2011