Helena Derksen (nee Dyck)

1921 - 2006

After a lengthy illness, Helena Derksen (nee Dyck) aged 84 years passed away peacefully on June 4, 2006, at Tabor Home in Morden.

She leaves to mourn her passing 2 daughters, Gloria Collins of Morden, Bev and Jack Dale of Carberry; 1 son Ron and Muriel Derksen of Morden; 10 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 6 brothers and 6 sisters.

She was predeceased by her husband Aron F. Derksen (2001).

Helena was happiest when spending time with her children and grandchildren, preparing her delicious baked goods and home-cooked meals and singing.

Mom and dad spent their last years together at Tabor Home. The family would like to extend a big thank-you to the staff for the care and compassion that they received.

Funeral service was held Friday, June 9^th 2006 at 2:00pm at Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden with Rev. Morris Vincent officiating. Interment followed at Chapel Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Tabor Home Memorial Fund Inc. 230 9^th St. South Morden, MB R6M 1Y3.

Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden in care of arrangements.