Helen Hamm
February 9, 2017Helen Ann Hamm, nee Borne, passed away peacefully on Feb 9th 2017 in her home with her loving husband of 52 years by her side and into the arms of her Lord and Saviour. Helen was born on May 24th 1944 in Portage La Prairie, Mb to Theodore and Mary Borne of the Fork River, MB area. There she lived with her parents and 7 brothers and 2 sisters. She completed her education at Mossey River School and then went on to get her Nurses aid certificate at the Dauphin General Hospital. Helen was blessed to carry and nurture 3 sons and 1 daughter. Her love for God was evident and she desired to show his love in many ways to everyone she encountered. Helen loved spending time with her husband Eldred, children, grandsons, friends, going for coffee, homemaking, travelling (especially to Cuba), playing piano in church, and loving others.
Helen is survived by her loving husband, Eldred. Children Bruce(Tracy), Bryan(Cheryl), Brent(Sophia), Twyla(Dan)Johnson. Grandsons Levi Hamm ,Hanan, Micah, Kobe and Jacob Johnson. Sister: Ellie(Don) Wall, Laura(Ed) Hamm, Brothers: John(Sue), Art(Susan), Herman(Hilda), Vern(Marge) and numerous nieces, nephews, brother and sister in laws and close friends.
Predeceased by her parents Theodore and Mary Borne(nee Sawatsky), brothers Jake, George and Henry.
A celebration of her life was held February 18, 2017 from the Norquay Covenant Church, with Pastor Arden Gustafson officiating. Interment was held at the Arabella Community Cemetery, which preceded the celebration of life service. Those who so desire may make memorial contributions to The Gideons International In Canada, 501 Imperial Road North, Guelph, Ont. N1H 6T9. To view a memorial tribute of Helen, Please visit Wolkowski.ca