May 13, 1929-September 17, 2016
Born in New Westminster Helen lived a wonderful life in Musqueam. Surrounded by the love of her family she left gracefully in the sunshine of a beautiful autumn day on September 17, 2016 at the age of 87. She was pre-deceased by her beloved husband Chief Willard Sparrow, her son Brent, her parents Andrew and Karen Malcolm, siblings Maryanne, Shirley and Phil. Her brother Bob Malcolm, sister Karen Cowling and many nieces and nephews survive her. Also survived by her children Wendy John (Ed), Brian (Shirley),Gail, Ricky (Judy), Debbie, Cindy, Robyn, Johnna Crawford (Bruce) and Chief Wayne Sparrow (Ronda) she leaves behind a legacy of leadership in Musqueam. Her greatest legacy however were 24 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren. Her 10 children were raised with the courage to live in the best of both worlds. With her soul sister, elder Mary Charles, she shared a 70 year friendship. No words can describe how her guidance and support will be missed by her family.
Arrangements under the direction of First Memorial Funeral Services, North Vancouver, BC.