Predeceased by mother Matilda Borden, father Charles; wife, Verna Stromquist (gill); and daughter Gwendy McIntyre.
Survived by sons; Pat (Julie) and ron (Karen); grandchildren, Dale, Corrie, Kirsten (Bill), Dustin (Dane), Catherine, Shawnda, and Elizabeth; great-grandchildren; Sara, Riley, Lucas, Kaileb, Neveah, Nolan, Hannah, Megan, David and Adrianna.
Born in Laidlaw, BC., Helge started working as a Whistle punk in 1944 at Harrison Lake and worked in various aspects until retirement in 1995.