Helen WOOD

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WOOD: On January 1, 2013 Helen J. Wood our beloved mother passed away peacefully at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Helen was born September 11, 1906 in Winnipeg, the eldest daughter of Mary and Joseph Palmer. She attended school in Winnipeg and New Haven Connecticut. Mom's first employment was with the T. Eaton Co at age 14 and worked for many years for local area residents in both Winnipeg and Brandon. Mom married Albert Edwin (Bert) Wood in Winnipeg where they resided until after the birth of their first son. In 1928 Mom and Dad moved to Brandon where they completed their family of nine children. Mom was predeceased by her husband in 1986. After her family had grown Mom became active in many volunteer and community activities. She attended McDiramid Drive Alliance Church for many years, belonged to Barbershop Belles, Toastmistress Club and many others, including Pastime Bowling League and Baptist League and hung up her shoes 42 years later. Mom enjoyed many years with the Boy Scouts working with the Cubs as a leader, trainer, crafts, camping and being a role model for for many young scouters. The Silver Acorn was awarded to her by the Boy Scouts Org for distinguished service and her contribution to scouting, and was and honourary member of the 11th BP Guild. Mom loved to travel and went on many trips with her daughter Barbara to the west coast several times and other Canadian points along with trips to Hawaii. Gardening and the outdoors and her love for walking were always special to her. Mom is surved by her nine children, Donald(Alice) Wetaskiwin Ab, Kenneth of Hope BC, Richard of Langley BC, Ella Mamillan of Brandon, Catherine(Ernie)Wilcox of Brandon, Barbara of Brandon, Emily Sutherland of Maple Ridge BC. Brenda Wood of Brandon, Patricia(Gary) Wheeler of Sherwood Park AB, also 25 Grandchildren, 42 Great Grandchildren and several Great Great Grandchildren also nieces and nephews. Mom lived her 106 years of life to the fullest. She experienced so many changes in her lifetime by was never discouraged or daunted by them - she embraced them. Her positive attitude, kindness and legacy of being loving, courteous, respectful and forgiving will always be cherished. She will be greatly missed and always remembered.A celebration to honour Mom's life took place on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at McDiarmid Drive Church. There's a place I've never seen beyond this world we know,A place I've only heard of but someday hope to go - It's not on any map, there are no roads to take me there, But it's a place of perfect peace where hearts are free from care. And though I understand some may be saddened when I leave,One day we'll meet again - that's what I believe... So now's my time to travel there, I think I'll wear a smile, I'll say goodbye to those I love, but only for a while.Knowing there are others who have traveled there alone, Who cannot wait to greet me and whisper "welcome home.

As published in Brandon Sun on Jan 12, 2013