FRANK: It is with great sadness the family pronounces the death our dear mother, grandmother and great grandmother Helen (nee Albers) Frank of St. Mary's Villa Humboldt, SK on March 17, 2012. Helen was born on April 1, 1918 in Marysburg, SK to Joseph and Catherine (nee Weber) Albers. Helen married George A. Frank on March 30, 1937 at Marysburg. Together they farmed in the Marysburg district where they raise four sons: Roger, Lloyd, Duane and Glenn. Helen was kept busy raising the boys. She was very active in the day to day happenings on a farm such as milking cows and feeding chickens. She also was very busy with the domestic duties of running a home. Helen enjoyed keeping a large garden in which the produce allowed her to prepare wonderful tasty meals. In her spare time she enjoyed playing cards and visiting with family and friends. In quiet times she would create wonderful embroidered items and quilts for her grandchildren. Helen's number one love was her family, she loved them very much and loved spending time with each and every one of them. In November 1968 George and Helen moved to BC until 1987 when they returned to Humboldt and lived independently until 1997, when they moved into St. Mary's Villa. This was their home and they became very close to the staff and residents and the family are forever grateful for their heartfelt kindness and caring. Helen will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her three sons, 12 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 2 great - great grandchildren: ROGER (Betty) Frank and family Kathy Clark and her children Joshua and Amie, and Cindy (Tyrone) Anderson and children Tanner and Chase all of Maple Ridge, BC; LLOYD (Annabelle) Frank of Annaheim and family Corinne (Perry) Fehr and daughter Nicole of Saskatoon, Bruce Frank of Annaheim and family Cory Frank (Amber Wiesner) and children Shelby and Kamara of Humboldt, Kim (Dennis) Kowalchuk of Annaheim, Owen (Candace) Frank of Fort McMurray and Tammy (Roy) Ramler of Kelvington; GLENN (Linda) Frank and family Devin Frank, Ryan (Dayna) Frank and children Megan and Michelle and Sheila (Aman) Bachra and children Jalen, Taya and Anya all of Surrey, BC; and daughter-in -law Marlene (Ervin) Jaeb of Humboldt and family, Carla Frank and children Janessa, Andrew and Damon of Humboldt and Jacky Frank of Saskatoon; sister-in-law Margaret Albers of Humboldt and numerous nieces and nephews. Helen was predeceased by her parents Joseph and Catherine Albers; husband George Frank; son Duane Frank; sister Frances (Joe) Kimmen; two brothers Gilbert Albers and George (Tilley) Albers. A Private Family Funeral was held on Friday, March 23, 2012 at Malinoski and Danyluik Funeral Home. Celebrated by, Fr. Emile April. Others taking part in the service were: readers Roy Rambler and Cindy Lee Frank, words of remembrance shared by Glenn Frank with urn bearers Lloyd Frank and Roger Frank. Interment will follow at St. Augustine R.C. Cemetery Humboldt at a later date. Memorial donations in Helen's memory may be directed to St. Mary's Villa Foundation. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to MALINOSKI & DANYLUIK FUNERAL HOME Humboldt, SK.
