Obituaries: Helen Betty (Boris) Graham
1928 ~ 2022 (age 94)
Helen Betty Graham (nee Boris) November 15, 1928 to December 5, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Helen Betty Graham in the Heritage Manor surrounded by familyeri. Helen was born in Penhold, Alberta and was the youngest of six children.
After graduating from Crescent Heights Highschool in Calgary, Helen entered into nursing school at the Calgary General and the Mental Hospital in Ponoka – graduating in 1951 as an RN.
Helen met Arnold Graham while he was working winters, in Calgary, as a plumber. They were wed October 25, 1952 and began married life in Beadle.
Helen was active in the Legion Ladies Auxiliary, The Royal Purple, Embroiders Guild, she enjoyed curling, golfing and loved to watch any sport on TV.
Helen was predeceased by her husband of 47 years Arnold Graham, her grandson Ian Graham, her parents Steve & Sophia Boris, Infant Siblings Maria, Antonina, Siblings Michael, Alex and Kaye Boris, Parents In-Law Charles & Pearl Graham, Nephew Daryl Smith, Brother In-Law Gary Graham, Sister In-Law Irene Graham.
She will be truly missed by:
Sons
Brian (Val) Graham
Randy (Shelly) Graham
Vern (Cheri McInnis) Graham
Grandchildren
Breanne Graham
Ileah (Nathan) Hill
Curtis (Janice) Graham
Kristen (Byron) Ismond
Katie Graham
Great-Grandchildren
Levi and Alex Graham-Townsend
Augustus and Ariadne Hill
Charles and James Graham
Kamryn and Carter Ismond
Sisters
Irene Boris (Calgary)
Mary Smith (Arizona)
Sister In-Law
Marilyn Graham
And many nieces and nephews
The family would like to thank the staff at Caleb Village and The Heritage Manor for their kind and compassionate care for Helen while she was living in these homes. We would also like to thank all for the kind words, visits, flowers and support we have had over the past couple of weeks.
In lieu of flowers please consider supporting – St Paul’s United Church Memorial Fund, PO Box 238 Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0 or Kindersley & District Health & Wellness Foundation,
A Memorial Service will be held for Helen on Saturday, December 17th, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Paul’s United Church, Kindersley SK with The Rev. Piotr Strzelecki presiding.
Services
MEMORIAL SERVICE
Saturday
December 17, 2022
2:00 PM
St. Paul’s United Church
502 Main Street
Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0
Donations
St. Paul’s United Church Memorial Fund
C/O Prairie Rose Floral & Gift, 400 Main St., Kindersley SK S0L 1S0
Kindersley & District Health & Wellness Foundation
Box 195, Kindersley SK S0L 1S0