Helen Dougan
Helen Margaret Dougan was born on Nov. 11, 1924 in Birsay, Sask., to Don and Lena Cameron. Helen grew up with her older brother Don and younger sister Marguerite. After graduating from Grade 12 in Birsay, Helen attended Normal School and then proceeded to teach in Moose Range and Hudson Bay, Sask.
On July 9, 1948 she married the love of her life, Wilmot Dougan, and moved to the family farm northeast of Davidson. Three children joined this union — Barbara, Stuart and Carol.
Helen was very involved in her children’s education and other activities such as ballet, choir, 4-H and Scouts. As her children graduated and began to leave home Helen continued her own education by correspondence. In 1983 she graduated from the University of Saskatchewan obtaining her bachelor’s degree in sociology.
In 1978 Helen and Wilmot retired from the farm and moved into Davidson. This enabled Helen to become involved in many organizations in town. When her grandchildren arrived she enjoyed teaching them to read, sew and do many crafts. She also enjoyed watching their sporting events whenever she could. Her grandchildren and later her great-grandchildren were her pride and joy.
After Wilmot passed away in 2007 she remained active in the Davidson Seniors and always enjoyed a great game of bridge. Helen lived independently until March 2015 when she moved into the Davidson Health Centre. Helen often commented on how glad she was to be living there and how well everyone was looking after her.
Helen passed away on Nov. 21, 2015. She was predeceased by her parents Don and Lena Cameron, her brother Don and her husband Wilmot, along with other family members. She is survived by her loving family: daughter Barbara (Charlie) Goldie and daughter Leslie; son Stuart (Pat) Dougan and family Erin (Billy) Gust and their children Will, Eva and Georgia; Andrew and Jarrett (Chandra) Dougan; daughter Carol (Hugh) Jordan and family Ellis and Kalea; also her sister Marguerite Gallaway and sister-in-law Ruby Phillips.
The celebration of Helen’s life was held on Thursday, Nov. 26 at the Davidson United Church with Rev. Ursula Wiig preceding. Interment held at the Davidson Cemetery with Hanson’s Funeral Home in charge.