Helen was very active in her school, and community. She was confirmed at Our Redeemer's church in Badger, where she sang in the choir, served in the Ladies Aid and was financial secretary of the church for many years.
Although never married, her nephews, niece and their families were her children. She enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles, needlework and gardening, and in her younger years she made embroidered pillow cases and dresser scarves, as well as crocheted pot holders for her family.
In 2007, she went to live at the Life Care Manor nursing home in Roseau until her death January 29, 2012.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Mrs. Lloyd (Camilla) Hauger, her brother-in-law, Lloyd Hauger, and twin baby brothers.
Helen Burkee passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at LifeCare Manor in Roseau. She was 90 years old.
Surviving are her nephews, L. Carlton (Skip Hauger, wife Louise) Curt Hauger (wife Diann), David Hauger (wife Kim) and niece Cheryl Reaves (husband Dave). She is also survived by her numerous great nephews and nieces.
Helen was very active in her school, and community. She was confirmed at Our Redeemer's church in Badger, where she sang in the choir, served in the Ladies Aid and was financial secretary of the church for many years.
Although never married, her nephews, niece and their families were her children. She enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles, needlework and gardening, and in her younger years she made embroidered pillow cases and dresser scarves, as well as crocheted pot holders for her family.
In 2007, she went to live at the Life Care Manor nursing home in Roseau until her death January 29, 2012.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Mrs. Lloyd (Camilla) Hauger, her brother-in-law, Lloyd Hauger, and twin baby brothers.
Helen Burkee passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at LifeCare Manor in Roseau. She was 90 years old.
Surviving are her nephews, L. Carlton (Skip Hauger, wife Louise) Curt Hauger (wife Diann), David Hauger (wife Kim) and niece Cheryl Reaves (husband Dave). She is also survived by her numerous great nephews and nieces.
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