The evening of May 2, 2011, Helen Langager passed away at St. Paul’s Hospital, at the age of 92 years. Helen Bernice Langager was born on July 24, 1918 on her parent’s homestead near Strongfield. She was baptized, confirmed and a life-long member of Skudesnes Lutheran Church. Her schooling was taken at Pleasant Ridge. On November 9, 1939, she and Nils were married, in the same house in which she was born. They established their home and raised their family in the Strongfield district. Helen was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who took great pride in her home and in providing many delicious meals. Helen and Nils enjoyed their family and friends and were overjoyed when grandchildren joined the family circle. In 1988, because of Nils’ failing health, they moved to Luther Heights in Saskatoon where Helen continued to live the next 20 years. For a number of years, she enjoyed spending summers at the farm. Helen’s last three years were spent at an Intermediate Care Home operated by Luther Care Communities. Although she struggled with health issues, she appreciated the home and the staff. She, along with her family, were so thankful for the compassionate care given and we all grew to dearly love the caregivers at 1230 Temperance. We also appreciated the concern and care shown by Dr. I. Basker, her family physician. We, the family, are at peace with mom’s passing. We know that her faith was strong and she did not fear death as we often heard her pray, “Dear God, please take me home”. We will miss her, as we continue to miss Dad, but are thankful that she is now free of pain and in her heavenly home.  Helen is survived by her daughter, Karen (Jim) Hopkins and son, Norman Langager; grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Lorene (George) Hind, Nathan; Darren (Lianne) Hopkins, Nyah, Ella; Russell Langager (Carla Cramer), Jocelyn, Kamryn; Bryce (Margaret) Langager, Riley, Dillon, Hunter and Shane (Carie) Langager, Darrah. Helen is also survived by her brother, Cecil Akre; sister, Mildred Joel;  sisters-in-law, Muriel Akre and Doris Akre; Nils’ sister, Mabel Mostad; Nils’ brother, Melvin (Margaret) Langager, sister-in-law, Bernice  Knutson. Helen was pre-deceased by her parents, O.M. and Lena Akre and Nils’ parents, Mons and Kia Langager; her husband, Nils; daughter-in-law, Sylvia Langager; brothers, Henry (Velma) Akre, Raymond Akre and Oscar Akre; sisters, Lillian (Trygve) Torgersen and Olga (Lorne) Kerney; sister-in-law, Christina Akre; brother-in-law, John Joel; Nils’ brothers, Jonas (Olga) Langager and Gordon Langager; Nils’ sisters, Miss Olga Langager, Bertha (Victor MacPherson, Hilmer Ringdal) Ringdal and Bernice (Gay) Knutson; and brother-in-law, Burton Mostad.
Funeral service was held Monday, May 9, 2011 at the Skudesnes Lutheran Church northeast of Loreburn, Sask. Pastor Kevin Sam officiated. Interment was held at the Skudesnes Church Cemetery.  Prelude was mom’s favourite hymns by Karen Hopkins. Memories of grandma were presented by Darren Hopkins. Special music was “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” by Darrol Joel. Scripture readings were read by Norman Langager. The sermon was by Pastor George Hind. Pallbearers were Morley Akre, Floyd Akre, Kent Ruuth, Mitch Akre, Lyle Joel and Kevin Langager. Ushers were Owen Akre and Ross Vollmer. The guest register was attended by Les and Judy Langager.  Pianist-accompanist was Jane Borycki.
Arrangements in care of Outlook Funeral Chapel.