Helen Harder

April 18, 1916 – March 20, 2011

Peacefully, with her son at her side, Helen Harder passed away on March 20th at Bethania Personal Care Home.

She was predeceased by her parents Gerhard & Maria Friesen; husband Peter; sisters Ann Meadwell (London, Ont.); Mary Friesen (Peterborough, Ont.) and Freda Stewart (Winnipeg). Also brothers and sisters-in-law: Abe and Helen Harder, Jake and Helen Harder, George and Mary Harder, Herb (Marie) Harder and Bill (Freda) Stewart.

She is survived by: son Robert; sister-in-law Marie Harder (London, Ont.); brother and sister-in-law John and Lucy Harder (Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ont.) and brother-in-law Don Meadwell (London, Ont.) and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mom worked for Eaton’s Food Services (Valley Room) for 28 years, retiring in 1981. She loved meeting and chatting with her many customers and acquaintances. She enjoyed the outdoors and always maintained a large vegetable garden, as well as flowers around the yard, until she was no longer able to do so.

Special thanks go to the staff at Bethania Personal Care Home (Center Station) for the kind and compassionate care mom received throughout her stay and especially during her final days.

As per Helen's wishes, cremation and a private family memorial service has taken place.

KLASSEN FUNERAL HOME

1897 Henderson Hwy. – 338-0331

Condolences may be sent to www.klassenfuneralhome.com