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HELENE JENNY HEAPS
Born: Oct 19, 1935
Date of Passing: Aug 28, 2017
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryHELENE JENNY HEAPS (TESAR) On Monday, August 28, 2017 cuddled up to John, Helene took her final breathe and died surrounded by her family. Helene was the happiest when she was with John or when the whole family was together. Seeing the grandkids and great-grandkids was especially important. Helene will be lovingly remembered by her husband John (almost 62 years of marriage), daughter Vera Appleyard (George), son John Heaps (Mary Jane), grandson Matthew Appleyard (Jennifer; Lucas, Athan, Izabella), granddaughter Amber Lawrence (Travis), grandson Mackenzie Appleyard (Corrine), brother Joe Tesar, sisters-in-law Isabell Martini, Charlotte Heaps and brother-in-law Jim Heaps. Sadly her first baby Lori Lynn died of SIDS at the age of six weeks. Helene was born in Winnipeg to Winnie and Frank Tesar, on October 19, 1935. She lived most of her young life on a farm in Balmoral and later Stonewall. In her late teens her family moved to Winnipeg. During her school days at Victoria School she met her good friend Annie (Tomyk). During one of her visits Annie's mom introduced Helene to the neighbours big handsome young farm boy. He only lived one and half miles away and was driving for the Rockwood Victoria CO-OP milk truck. Helene and John married on October 6, 1956. Helene worked for MTS on Corydon Avenue and then transferred out to Stonewall. Later Helene started working for Link Hardware which is now Home Hardware. Helene loved fishing with John even though she was scared to death of water. She also loved to dance. Her claim to fame were her dill pickles. She would always make over 50 quarts each year and gladly give them away. She had a meticulous work ethic whether it was cleaning the house, canning, or doing the books for the farm. A visit in the summer meant you were guaranteed a trunkful of garden vegetables each time you left their farm. She loved it all. No matter how hard the day, Helene always had a smile on her face and said everything was fine. Service will be held Friday, September 1 at Stonewall Legion at 11:00 a.m. Ken Loehmer Funeral Services 204-886-0404
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 30, 2017
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Our deepest condolences on the passing of Helene. One more of the good ones gone. - Posted by: Jack and Carol Schaefer (Friends) on: Aug 31, 2017
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To John & family, So sorry to hear of your loss and again we didn't get to see you & Helen. You know we always say "we should go and see Helen & John and we didn't get there.You & Helen were such a perfect couple. Helen was always outgoing and a very precious friend. I remember when Helen came out to our place for holidays, and you were picking up milk at our place, your window was opened and Helen was teasing you, grabbing your cap, you grabbed her and pulled her into the truck thru your window, funny way of flirting, but it worked. As kids we spent a lot of time going back & forth to each other's homes. I thought I was the most important person when Helen asked me to be her bridesmaid. I just wish we would have spent more time together in later years. I have such good memories with the Tesar and Tomyk families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Will see you on Friday. Love Annie Prior(Tomyk) & Brian - Posted by: Anne Prior (Friend) on: Aug 30, 2017
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Dear John & Vera & family, We are very saddened by your loss. Herman & I were fortunate to work with John at HCI many years ago. We had the pleasure of meeting Helene on a few occasions. Vera, I always enjoyed our opportunities to connect while I worked at HPCM. May you always treasure the memories you have made with Helene. - Posted by: CLAUDETTE MOQUIN & HERMAN BOUWMAN (former co-workers) on: Aug 30, 2017
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So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom, Vera. Sincere condolences to you and your family. - Posted by: Kathy Turner (Friend) on: Aug 30, 2017