HELEN (VERONICA) OWEN (HUSTIUK)

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HELEN (VERONICA) OWEN (nee HUSTIUK) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at Central Park Lodge Parkview Place in Winnipeg, MB. Helen was born in Austria in 1911 and she came to Canada with her mother in 1913, settling in Alberta. During the Second World War she and her children moved to Winnipeg, joining her husband who was stationed there serving in the Army. Before retiring, she operated a rooming house and worked as a beauty counselor representative. Whenever possible, she volunteered for community service. She helped at the Salvation Army Canteen during the war, canvassed for the United Way and served when called upon at church. She was a member of the Canadian Legion Ladies' Auxiliary No. 1 Branch and the International War Veterans Association. Later in life she rededicated herself and became a Born Again Christian. Helen was the daughter of Nicholi Hustiuk and Doris Hustiuk (Keeper) and stepdaughter to Elia Keeper, all now deceased. Her husband Earl, a son of Ernest and four stepbrothers, Nick, George, William and Floyd Keeper preceded her in death. Left to celebrate her life is her daughter Gladys and son-in-law, Robert; a stepbrother John Keeper; stepsisters, Anne Jantz and Sarah Berry; daughter-in-law Joan; grandchildren, Russ, Roy, Jim and Terri; great-grandchildren, Russ, Scott, Jennifer, Jim, Taylor, Trace, Riley and Autumn. The family extends a big thank you to the 2nd Floor staff of Central Park Lodge for all the heartfelt kindness and loving care given to Mom while she lived there. A celebration of life will take place at the discretion of the family. Helen will be laid to rest in Valley View Memorial Gardens in Surrey, BC. The Broken Chain We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone, For part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; but God calls us one by one, the Chain will link again. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND RECEPTION CENTRE 885-9715 Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.chapellawn.mb.ca.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 31, 2005