Helen Mary Stoneman

In loving memory of Helen Stoneman who passed away October 21, 2020 in Kelowna, BC. Our beautiful mother/nana was welcomed home into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father. She was the eldest child of seven born to Tom and Mary Allen in Carman, Manitoba.

Helen is predeceased by her siblings Denis, Jim, Grace and John. Nora and Fred are her surviving siblings.

In 1951, Helen married Peter Stoneman and they were blessed with 3 children Nancy, Marj (Terry), Lorne (Teresa). Helen was most proud of her 6 grandchildren Bryan, Angela, Ami, Todd, Sydney, Harris and her 9 great grandchildren Henry, Kate, Landon, Cooper, Owen, Jake, Ella, Jacob and Tilly whom she loved very much.

Helen worked as a bookkeeper for their trucking company and later for the Texaco bulk plant.

She was very active in her community with figure skating, square dancing, Tai chi, and line dancing. She was involved with Toast Masters for 25 years and instructed the Merritt Ambassadors for 10 yrs. She served her Catholic Women’s League for 33 years as President, Secretary and Education convener, all the while serving her parish in all aspects of ministry.

Mom leaves us with many fond memories and for those fortunate enough to have crossed her path were left feeling blessed for having known her.

A funeral Mass will be in the spring/summer of 2021 due to Covid.

You may leave condolences and messages to the family by visiting www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com and go to Helen's Obituary.

Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna, BC 250-762-2299