Obituary of Melvin Arthur Helm

Melvin Arthur Helm passed away in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at the age of 79 years. Melvin is survived by his wife, Bertha; two daughters Bonnie Adams (Gene); Donna Helm (Dean); one son Danny Helm; (Delee Flaterud-Helm); eight grandchildren: Erica (Bill) Green and their children Raine and Rori; David Adams (Morgan) and his daughter Quinn; Daniel Adams, Calee Adams (Cody); Lynnita Adams (Cameron); Jordan (Lacey) Helm and Prince; Colby Helm (Taylor) and Madison Helm (Dusty Heeks) and their children Ashlyn and Alaiya. Predeceased by his first wife, Mavis. The Funeral Service will be conducted from St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, Lloydminster, Alberta on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. Donations in memory of Melvin may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or charity of the donor's choice. EULOGY FOR MELVIN HELM It is impossible to deal with important events about someone's life in just a few short paragraphs or comments, but I will try in the short time allotted me. Melvin was my second cousin; he was born about 80 years ago when I was about 6 years old. So I have many vivid recollections about his upbringing, his school years, his farming career and his business. He spent his first few years living in a modest little farm house like all the other neighbors did. That little house still stands on its original site. Being next door neighbors gave us many opportunities to provide our own entertainment. Remember, 80 years ago there was no electricity, no TV, no facebook and Google was probably something mentioned in the comic books. Halloween was our main entertainment, some of the pranks we pulled should have been recorded. Melvin had a bit of a vision problem at night and on a number of occasions we ended up on our hands and knees looking for his glasses in the tall grass. Sometimes we even found them!! As a teenager Melvin loved the competition that farming provided. If my tractor would start up at 6 am, his would start the next morning at 5:30. Melvin, under the guidance of Art and Elsie, his mom and dad, developed good characteristics and principles that stuck with him throughout his life. He attended church services when possible with his parents. He learned how to work - long hours didn't bother him. Everyone in the community will tell you, they never saw anyone get as much work out of a machine as Melvin did. If something broke down and he could find a piece of haywire that machine would be going again. If some of the neighbors needed some custom work done Melvin would accommodate them. Melvin was born to be a farmer. He comes from a long line of meticulous, hardworking parents, Mel's grandparents Fred and Lydia, his parents Art and Elsie. Melvin, (his late wife Mavis), present spouse, and now his son Danny, his sisters Bonnie and Donna and the grandchildren probably all following in their footsteps - 4 generations. What a proud heritage for the Helm Family. Melvin - old buddy - Rest in Peace. Farewell. By Rudy Jurke DAD FORGET ME NOT You left us all so suddenly, There was nothing we could do. The tears we cried in anguish, Fell silently in the dark. Memories flooded through our mind, Each one a treasure held. We can no longer touch your loving face Or hold your big strong hands. The steps we shared are forever still, Our world has broken in two. We wonder now, how we'll go on, Without our solid rock. You're in our hearts forever Dad, Held tight and safe with Love. No one can take you from us there, You are a part of us. So many things were left unsaid, So much was never done. We'll never know the reason why, God called you home so soon. We know you are not weary now, You're in the loving arms Of those who've gone before. The words you wrote seem long ago That tiny river Rock Forever and ever I will Forget You Not!! Love you Dad Bonnie, Donna, and Danny