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HELEN EVA KLETKE
Born: Jul 26, 1933
Date of Passing: Jan 21, 2017
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryHELEN EVA KLETKE (nee HOLMSTROM) Helen passed away January 21, 2017, with Glenn and Maureen by her side, at the Teulon Hunter Memorial Hospital. She is survived by sisters-in-law Marilyn (Jack) Warkentin, Joyce Measor, Shirley Kletke, Gail Kletke and Ruth Holmstrom, and many nieces and nephews. Helen was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Herb, in 2013, son Darrell (1977), parents Henry (1950) and Margaret (1985), sister Florence Larkin (1981), brothers Lennart (1927), Fred (1982) and Helge (2008). Helen was born at the Teulon Hunter Memorial Hospital on July 26, 1933. She attended Success Business College and her first job was with Credit Protectors in Winnipeg. After the 1950 flood in Winnipeg, she was employed at Great West Life for almost 10 years in the Loans and Surrenders Department. In 1956 she married Herb and subsequently moved to the farm in 1959. At first they had cattle, chickens and hogs but eventually expanded into cleaning seed. Helen loved working in the fields, cultivating, swathing and even operating the combine on occasion. Helen felt fortunate that she and Herb had the opportunity to see agricultural practices in New Zealand, Australia, England, Brazil, China, Venezuela, Argentina, Mexico and the United States. For many years they hosted International Agricultural students and had close relationships with many of them for many years. A number of them have returned several times to visit. We wish to thank the nurses at the Teulon Hunter Memorial Hospital for their care and compassion. A special thanks to Dr. Loudon and his family for the exceptional care as both a physician and friend. The Funeral Service will be held at the Teulon-Rockwood Centennial Centre, 14 Main St., on Friday, January 27, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Teulon Hunter Memorial Hospital, Teulon, Manitoba, R0C 3B0. KEN LOEHMER FUNERAL SERVICES TEULON IN CARE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 25, 2017
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Dearest Auntie Helen was always so welcoming to me when we'd come from BC for our annual summer visit. So many of my happiest childhood memories are of visiting the farm and pursuing adventures with my cousins. She never minded how dirty we got, The 'haunted house', rock picking with the tractor (I got to drive!), crabapple wars, water skiing....She will live forever in my happy memories. Condolences to cousin Glenn, Maureen and the rest of the family. Simone Halliwell (nee Gauthier) - Posted by: Simone Halliwell () on: Jan 29, 2017
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Condolences to Glenn and family. Sorry we were unable to attend funeral but will keep you in our thoughts. Your family always had time for coffee and goodies when we were picking up something or just stopping in to say hello. - Posted by: Lee and Cynthia Wirgau (Friends) on: Jan 27, 2017
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Dennis wishes to convey his deepest sympathy to the family. He has been friends with Herb and Helen for many years. - Posted by: Dennis and Doreen Gowler (Long-time friend) on: Jan 25, 2017
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I met Helen in Inwood High School, in grade 9, in 1947. We were the same age. I last visited Helen in November, 2014, when I also met Glenn. Helen and I exchanged emails up to this past fall. Helen was a remarkable woman. My sincere sympathy to Glenn and Maureen and extended families. Harry Kowalik, Stittsville, ON. - Posted by: HARRY KOWALIK (FRIEND) on: Jan 25, 2017