SIMPSON
Helen May Simpson (née: Mintenko), aged 93 years of Moose Jaw, SK passed away on Wednesday, December 25th, 2019, surrounded by her family. Helen was born at Stelcam, SK and attended Cobourg School. She married Jim Simpson on October 28th, 1950 and together they raised 4 children. Helen was a member of the Cobourg Ladies and Petrolia Tea Timers. Family was everything to Helen and she especially loved family gatherings. The family would like to thank the staffs at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital, West Park Crossing and Pioneers Lodge, as well as Dr. A.J. Van Heerden and Dr. Miller for all the kind and compassionate care. She was predeceased by her husband, Jim; parents, John and Elizabeth; and brothers, Steve and George. Helen will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Sandra (Vern) Gunnlaugson; sons: Tom (Cheryl), Greg (Maureen), and John (Brenda); grandchildren: Carl, Stefan, Aaron, Ingrid (Jeff), Tyler (Marcie), Nolan (Pamela), Trevor, Megan (Justin), Alex, Elyce (Hugh), Jamie (Nikki), Tara, Nicole (Justin), Jana (Jeff), and Laura (Adam); numerous great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Evelyn Whitmore. The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, January 6th, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in Moose Jaw Funeral Home. A private family interment will take place at Rosedale Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Helen’s name may be made to the Moose Jaw Health Foundation, 55 Diefenbaker Drive, Moose Jaw, SK S6J 0C2. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Todd Sjoberg, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com.
