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Helen Marie Kershaw

July 24, 2009

Helen Marie Kershaw passed away on July 24, 2009 after a lengthy illness.

Helen was born on April 27, 1948 in Rossland, B.C.

She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Alan, children Alana (Bob) Kuehn, Lori (Ken) Wawryk, Steven (Michelle) Kershaw, sister, Kim and brothers Allan, Rick and Doug, grandsons, Trevor, Matthew, Leon and Zachary and granddaughters Katie and Sarah.

Helen was predeceased by her parents Joe and Effie Rausch.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Terry Fox Foundation (www.terryfoxrun.org) or CIBC Run for the Cure (www.cibcrunforthecure.com) in Helen’s memory.

Special thank you to the doctors and nurses of Royal Columbian Hospital.

Helen was a dedicated instructor at Continuing and Adult Education at the Helen Dixon Center. The true joy of her life was spending time with her grandchildren. She will be forever loved and missed by her family.

There is no funeral at her request. A memorial tea will be held at the Senior’s Center on Wednesday, August 5, 3 pm to 5 pm.