Helen (Schilling) Manz passed away on July 10, 2011 at the Davidson Health Centre in Davidson, Sask. at the age of 88 years. Helen was born on Dec. 31, 1922 in Medicine Hat, Alta. She married Jim Manz on Jan. 21, 1946 in Davidson, Sask.
Helen received her education in a country school. Her occupations over the years included housekeeper, usher/ticket salesperson at the local theatre, working at Canada Packers candling eggs, working as a clerk at the Co-op and housekeeping at the Prairie View Lodge. Helen attended the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Davidson and took an active part in the church. Helen enjoyed quilting, knitting, crocheting, anything to keep her hands busy. She even took up writing a journal on computer in the last decade. She was very active in her church making quilts to send to charities. With no children of her own, Helen always enjoyed visits with her numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Helen was predeceased by her husband Jim on May 25, 1981. She is survived by her sister Dolly Prpich of Saskatoon; sisters-in-law Shirley Manz and Joan Manz of Davidson and brothers-in-law Johnny (Nola) Manz and Joe Arend of Davidson.
Helen’s funeral service was held on July 13, 2011 at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church with a Lutheran service at 1 p.m. Rev. Daryl Olson officiated the service. Special music was provided by Donna Russell and Gloria Morrison singing “I’ll Fly Away”. Hymns for the service included “One Day at a Time” and “Lord of the Dance”. Organist was Carol Dieno. Reflections were by Janice Manz and Bill Jackiw. Ushers were Ken Manz and Chad Manz. Registers were Betty Lloyd and Vera Eddie. Honourary pallbearers were all friends who shared in Helen’s life journey. Active pallbearer was Milton Schilling.
Interment was in the family plot at the Davidson Cemetery, Davidson, Sask.
Hanson’s Funeral Home was in care of arrangements.