January 16, 1922 – October 26, 2016

On Wednesday, October 26, 2016, Mrs. Helen Gunderson passed away peacefully at the age of 94 years in her residence at Tudor Manor, Okotoks, Alberta.

She is survived by her loving family, seven children, Dorene (Jim) Jenkins of Kelowna, David (Judith) Gunderson of Kelowna, Linda Hills (David Skimmings) of Nanaimo, Lorna (Stan) Rose of Black Diamond, Janet (Gary) Graham of Black Diamond, Gary Gunderson of Calgary and Richard (Bonnie) Gunderson of Victoria; sixteen grandchildren; thirty-one great grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren; as well as two dear sisters-in-law, Donna Barr and Eleanor Umpherson.

Helen was predeceased by her husband, John in 2011; two siblings, Evelyn Demers and Glen Robinson; as well as son-in-law, Keith Hills.

A Celebration of Helen’s Life will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 11:00 am at the High River Golf Club, 400-7th Street NW in High River.

If friends so desire, donations may be made the Heart & Stroke Foundation (www.heartandstroke.com) or the Canadian Cancer Society (www.cancer.ca) as expression of sympathy.

To send condolences and view Helen’s Tribute Page, please visit www.lylereeves.com . Caring for the family is Lyle Reeves Funerals of High River (403.652.4242).