BYSOUTH, Helen Ilene (Nee Hobbs)
JUNE 6,1924 鈥� MAY 9, 2015
Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother passed away peacefully on May 9.
Born in Lloydminster SK on June 6, 1924 she was the second of four children born to Grace and George Hobbs of Blackfoot AB. In May 1946 she married Eric John Bysouth and they had three children, Randal(Diana),Kerry(Marilyn), Brenda. Five grandchildren Niki,
Miranda(Tim), Adam, Robin(Tanya), Theo. Two step-grand children,
Janet(Bob) and Valerie(Craig). Great grandchildren Brenna, Avery,
Daphne, Noelle, Max and Chase and step-great grand daughters Terri,
Susan, Breanne, Chelan.
Predeceased by brother Thomas, Helen leaves to mourn, sister Phyllis,
brother Allen (Joyce), sisters-in-law Doris, Audrey, brothers-in-law
Chris, Bob (Kaye), plus many more nephews and nieces.
Her marriage of 67 years to Eric, her loving husband, who passed away
in 2012, was a happy one. They celebrated 40th, 50th, 60th and 65th
anniversaries with family and friends,
Helen grew up on her parents farm in Blackfoot AB and attended Blackfoot School.
Eric鈥檚 career in the RCAF moved them many times between 1946 to 1970. She made everyplace her home and made many lifetime friends across the country.
A move to 91原创 in 1970 allowed her to focus on her community and
creating Eren Place with it鈥檚 gardens.
She will always be remembered for her unquestioning love of family and her commitment to her community. She served for many years on the board of the 91原创 Arts Council, as well as a volunteer fund raiser for Cancer and many other charities. Helen loved hosting the annual Probus Garden party, weddings and many family celebrations in her beautiful garden. She was honoured twice as a 鈥楶aul Harris Fellow鈥� by Rotary in recognition of her exemplary contributions. In 1996 she was
named 91原创 Female Senior Citizen of the Year.
Her last home was Zion Park Manor, Cloverdale, where she received
loving care. Always active, she shared her final journey with grace,
humour & laughter, and with that wonderful inviting smile waiting just
for you.
On Friday June 12 @ 2 pm. all are welcome to come celebrate and
remember her life at Sharon United Church
United Churches of 91原创, 21562 Old Yale Road, 91原创, BC V3A 4M8
For those who wish donations in honour of Helen can be made to
the Alzheimer Society of BC, Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC or BC
Cancer Foundation.