Helen Giesbrecht

1916 - 2003

Aunt Helen was born June 15, 1916 in the village of Osterwick, Manitoba. She was the tenth of eleven born to Heinrich and Elizabeth Giesbrecht.

The family moved to Rosengart when Aunt Helen was 6 years old. She received her education there, and remained until after her parents passed away.

Aunt Helen was baptized upon confession of her faith, and became a member of the Sommerfelder Church. She later transferred her membership to the Reinlander Church.

There was much to do, with a large orchard and garden, as well as farm animals to take care of. She looked after her parents needs until they died, first her mother, then her father.

After the farm was sold, Aunt Helen found employment in the laundry department of the Morden Hospital. She also worked as an aide in the Tabor Home, Morden, and Salem Home, Winkler. In 1960, she purchased her own  home in Winkler. She took pride in her home and spent much time, especially after retirement, in her yard and garden.

When the loss of her eyesight and most of her hearing made it difficult, she relied on others to help her stay in her own home. She was always grateful for their help, and said many “thank-you’s”.

Aunt Helen was admitted to Boundary Trails Hospital on April 19, where she was cared for until her passing in the early hours of May 18, 2003.

Aunt Helen was predeceased by her parents and all her brothers and sisters. She leaves to mourn her passing 2 sister-in-law, and many nieces and nephews and their families.

Funeral service was held on Friday, May 23, 2003 at 2:00pm at the E.M.M. Church, Winkler . Interment followed at the Winkler Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Boundary Trails Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit.

Card of Thanks:

We express our sincere appreciation to Dr. Reimer and the staff in the Medical & Palliative Care wards for their care of Aunt Helen.

Thank-you to the staff at Wiebe Funeral Home, Winker, for all your help with the arrangements.

Submitted by the Family

Arrangements in care of Wiebe's Funeral Home, Winkler