December 26th, 1925 - January 17th, 2022
Helene was born December 26, 1925 to Adolf and Katherine Schulze. Her mother died when she was three years old and was soon blessed with a wonderful stepmother Marie. She and her siblings were raised on a farm at Southfork, SK. She moved to Medicine Hat to take high school, once graduated she then moved to Moose Jaw to become a teacher. Her first teaching jobs were in Harptree, SK and then Coronach.
When she was in Coronach, she met George Curran, fell in love and married on July 18th, 1947. She fell for the Sailor and he for the teacher, and here she stayed and made her life for 75years! George and Helene had two children, George Arthur and Mary.
Helene's life was a life of service and love to her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and to her community. A large part of Helene's life was her faith; she never wavered in her belief of her heavenly Father. She was a lifelong member of St John's Lutheran Church and the Faith Lutheran Church. She taught Sunday school and VBS for many years.
Helene was a life member of the Legion Auxiliary. She helped organize Remembrance Day services and the Legion Art and Essay contests. Helene hated litter on the streets of her community so she helped organize with the school to have the students have a day to pick up litter.
Helene loved nothing better that putting on card parties, family celebrations, anniversary parties and skits. Her family all have fun memories of the many celebrations. George and Helene travelled lots and Helene was the planner and map-reader - no GPS in those days.
Helene's absolute joy were her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her happiest times spent with them. Our family was privileged to have a generous, kind and faithful Mom and Grandma. We will miss you !
Helene is predeceased by her parents, siblings, her husband George and son George Arthur.
She leaves to celebrate a life of giving and loving by her daughter Mary, husband Clarence Schnell, daughter-in-law Val Curran, grandchildren Tereena (Troy), Cory (Carrie), Trevor (Brandy), George James; step-grandchildren Baron, Robin, Terry, Tyler and their families; great-grandchildren: Cody(Jenna), Christopher (Genelle), Keirstin (Keenan), Carter, Ariana, Jonah, Taylor, Shelby Sierra Spencer; great-great-grandchildren: Kaysen, Lux, Ensley, Ren Dakota, Ellie Jordy.
A private Family Celebration of Life was held January 23, 2022 at the Drop-In-Centre, Coronach, SK. Linda Kirby presided. Interment in the Coronach Cemetery at a later date. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.rossfuneralservice.com for the Curran family. Arrangements entrusted to Ross Funeral Service, Assiniboia, SK
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