Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 12:00 a.m.
Skippen, Helen
HELEN SKIPPEN, beloved wife of Keith Skippen, of Milk River, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at the age of 90 years.
HELEN SKIPPEN, beloved wife of Keith Skippen, of Milk River, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at the age of 90 years.
Besides her loving husband Keith, Helen is survived by her daughters Linda Selk of Milk River, Connie (Larry) Ainscough of Milk River and Donna Brower of Medicine Hat as well as five grandchildren: Rhonda (Matt) Wolske, Gordon (Stacey) Ainscough, Amber (Cory) Gretzinger, Jennifer (Travis) Kobly and Cole Brower, granddaughter-in-law Tanya Selk and nine great-grandchildren: Hailey and Carter Wolske, Lucas Selk, Claire and Elliott Ainscough, Brinley and Easton Gretzinger and Gannon and Levi Kobly.
She was predeceased by her parents Ed and Mary Dittman, brother Bill Dittman, sons-in-law Loren Brower and Clark Selk and grandson Brad Selk.
Helen was very active in her church and community. She was proud to be a life-member of the C.W.L. Her accomplishments were too numerous to mention. Helen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be sadly missed.
A Private Family Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Peter's Catholic Church with Father Salvador Ahumada celebrating. Interment will follow in Milk River Cemetery.
In memory of Helen, donations may be made to the Milk River Health Centre (Box 90, Milk River, AB, T0K 1M0), HALO Air Ambulance (12-49 Viscount Avenue S.W., Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 5G4) or to a charity of one's choice.
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I just heard this morning about Helen. Please know all of you are in the hearts of the Horgus family!
So sorry to hear of Helen's passing. We have been thinking of you at this time. Our condolences,
We are sorry to hear of Aunt Helen's passing. Please know that our thoughts are with everyone. Chuck & I are sending all of you positive thoughts and blessings during this time of great sadness.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless
We are so sorry for your loss. Want you all to know that we are thinking of you at this very difficult time. BILLIE AND BEN ROTH
Connie, I'm thinking of you and your sisters. It is so hard to lose a mom. Even though we are grandmothers ourselves, it doesn't make it any easier. I know that you were close to your mom and that you share many precious memories. Celebrate those memories every chance you get! God Bless!
So very sorry to hear of Helen's passing...she will certainly be missed...sending condolences & love to the family.
Happy memories. Your whole family has been so welcoming to me. Love from Australia
Rest In Peace Helen, you will be sadly missed xx
Worked with Helen for many years on the Lifeline Association and truly enjoyed our meetings and her hospitality!! Always served the best cake and coffee! She was the best ambassador for the lifeline over the years!! Miss her always!!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God continue to give you strength. Deepest sympathy.
Dear Keith, Linda, Connie, Rhonda & Families, Thinking of you all at this time. May yours memories of Helen comfort you in this time of sorrow and the following days to come.
Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
So sorry for your loss. We remember Helen with fondness. She and Keith were good friends to Mom. Our condolences to the whole family