Obituary of Earl Hellekson

Earl Carman Hellekson, son of Clarence and Violet Hellekson, born February 5, 1943 passed away on October 18, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital in Camrose, Alberta. Earl was born at home in Holden, Alberta and lived with his parents on the family farm until they moved to Camrose. Earl attended school at Palmer Earling and then into Ryley, Alberta. When moving to Camrose he worked at Miller Electric. A short time later he met and married Bonniemay Logan and married on February 11, 1965. On April 11, 1966 Earl and Bonnie moved back to the farm, previously owned by Harry Johnson in the Holden area. They operated a mixed farming operation where they raised three children. On June 7, 2012 Earl and Bonnie retired in to Camrose residing until his passing. Sharing his memories are his family, wife Bonnie; son Brian (Cheryl) and their children Rebecca and Cole; daughter Bonnie Jane (Darcy) and their son Matthew Tranmer; son Brent (Elissa) and their children Waycee and Zachary; his father Clarence (97 years old); his brother Allan (Lorraine); sister Vivian (Dave) Christenson, and many loving family members. Earl also had a very special family from the Philippines, Michael, Alta, Althea and Marcus Gaucuson, whom he shared his love with. Earl is predeceased by his grandparents Alex and Olina Hellekson and Alfred and Annie Bratrud; loving mother Violet Hellekson; his in-laws Frank and Hilda Logan; sister-in-law Majorie Anderson; and nephew Robert Logan. Earl was a warrior and truly believed that God was constantly at work in his life and in yours. II Corinthians 4:8-10 (LB). We are pressed on every side by troubles but not crushed and broken. We are perplexed because we don't know why things happen as they do but we don't give up and quit. We are hunted down, but God never abandons us. We get knocked down, but we get up again and keep going. These bodies of ours are constantly facing death just as Jesus did; so it is clear to all that it is only the living Christ within us who keeps us safe. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. from the Zion Lutheran Church (South Ryley) with Rev. Bill Harder officiating. Interment followed in the Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to St. Mary's Hospital Palliative Care.