Peacefully at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 of Zurich, at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Keith Gingerich (2014). Cherished mother of Harold Gingerich and Pat Case of Zurich, Audrey and Mel Melick of Dashwood, Wayne and Anita Gingerich of Exeter, Ruth and Henry Sikorski of White Rock, British Columbia, and the late Paul Gingerich. Adored grandma of Jonathan, Nathan; Jeanine, Brenda (Richard), Marcia (Brennan), Melissa, Linette (Kyle); Krystle (Gerard), Kyle, Darcy; Jessica (Andy), Jason (Sophie), Josh (Meganlee), Jillian (Michael), and 19 great-grandchildren. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Dorothy Bowman of Sarasota, Florida, Marjorie Gingerich of Milverton, and Jean Gingerich of Zurich. Helen will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by daughter-in-law Esther Gingerich, her twin infant sons, great great granddaughter Sophie, 6 brothers, and 3 sisters.
Helen had a big influence and impact on many children in and around the community, volunteering her time as a Sunday school teacher, a crossing guard, and many other activities. She was always there to lend a hand to anyone in need.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 49 Goshen Street North, ZURICH on Sunday, March 1st from 2 -4 PM. The funeral service will be held at Kingsfield Zurich Mennonite Church, 37818 Zurich Hensall Road, Zurich on Monday, March 2nd at 11 AM, with visitation from 10:15 – 10:45 AM. Pastor Ryan Jantzi officiating. Spring interment Kingsfield Zurich Mennonite Cemetery.
Donations to the Kingsfield Zurich Mennonite Church, Gideons International, or Teen Challenge would be appreciated by the family.
Blue Water Rest Home
Sending condolences on behalf of the Residents, Staff and Board at Blue Water Rest Home. You are in out thoughts during this difficult time.
Reinhard and Maria Gotz
Dear Audrey , Mel and family
We are sorry for your loss,
Our deepest sympathies
Reinhard and Maria Gotz
Susan Horton
My sincere condolences to Friends and Family of Helen. Always a friendly face when I worked at the Bluewater Rest Home.
Susan Horton.
Martin and Cheryl Gelinas
Our sincere sympathy goes out to all of Helen’s family. She was a sweet lady and she will be missed.
MaryLynne and Henry Drzewiecki
Audrey and Melvin..our condolences. She was truly a lovely lady.
Delores Gingerich
My condolences to all of you and your families! Growing up, we were neighbours on the Bronson and I have many wonderful memories of our families visiting often.
Keith and Helen were also very involved at our church and gave generously of their time to serve and help others.
Helen also enjoyed singing and quilting.
She loved Jesus and it showed!
May the God of hope , fill you with joy and peace. Love and prayers,
Delores Gingerich
Mary Cudmore Cassell
My deepest sympathies go out to family and friends of one of the finest and Godliest women I have known. Years ago at Youth for Christ she taught and encouraged many young people who are now passing the Word on to younger generations. I look forward to seeing her in Heaven
Patricia Bender
Dear cousins and families… sincere condolences to all of you on the loss of your wonderful mother, grandmother or friend. Helen contributed so much. She was a role model in taking care of others. I’m forever grateful for her kindness and hospitality. She will be missed by us all. RIP dear Aunt Helen
Donna Heywood Regier
Wayne,Anita and all the Gingerich Family.
My deepest condolences on the passing of your Mom and grandma Hugs????
Marg Deichert
To Helen’ s family – sending my condolences on the loss of Helen. Cherish your memories.
Marg Deichert
Jim & Erica Mungar
Wayne & Anita & families
Giving you our deepest sympathies and you are in our prayers.
Arnie and Bev Martin
Our sincerest sympathies to you all on your loss of your mom. You are in our thoughts and prayers in this time of grieving.
Sharon Overholt
To all of Helens family
My deepest sympathies to all of you.
Mary Lou Erb
My Deepest sympathy to the Gingerich family
Love and prayers
Mary Lou Erb
Marcia Martin
To all of our dear cousins. Much condolence in the loss of your dear mother and our kind loving aunt. She was happy, bright, and always serving, and will be missed greatly.
Irla and Ervin Steinmann
fondest memories of Helen and Kieth though we are away our thoughts are with you all. Irla and Erv Steinmann
Jim Oesch
Our condolences to the Gingerich family
Mary Ellen & Neil Skinner
Thinking of you and extending our sincere condolences to the entire family. We remember Aunt Helen as a very vibrant, creative lady with a lovely smile. She will be missed.
Mary Ellen & Neil
Clara and Tony Vanderlaan
Wayne and Anita and families,
Our deepest condolences on the home coming of your mom Wayne. May you and yours sense God’s Love, Presence and Comfort in this difficult time.
Francis Denomme
My deepest sympathy to your family’s
Marg Gingerich
My sympathy to Helen’s family. Keeping you in my thoughts.
Joe and Marilyn Kenda
Our deepest sympathy to all of Helen’s family.
Kathy and Jay Tofflemire
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother , Grandma and Great Grandmother – please accept my sincere sympathy.
Hans & Oderay Peters
Audrey, Mel and family
With our deep sympathy to you and your family in this time of grief. May the precious comfort of Jesus’ presence and love touch you deeply. With thoughts and prayers.
June Bender
Sincere coldolences , dear cousins. Aunt Helen embodied the Spirit of Loving Kindness . We will always cherish her cheerful and generous heart.
Anne Laviolette
Ralph and Anne Laviolette
Audrey, Mel and family
Deep sympathy to you all in your grieving. We keep you in our prayers.
Sue Riley
Harold & Pat. Thinking of you!
Don & Susan Romphf
Our thoughts and prayers are sent from Florida to Wayne and Anita and all of Helen’s family.
Ray &Judy Mills
Helen’s Family;
Please accept our very deepest sympathy. Our family spent many hours sitting with Helen and my mom at the lunch or dinner table while my mom was a resident at Bluewater. She was always such a refined and quiet lady, eager to please. I know she was frustrated with her inability to do as she chose but was so grateful when given some help, no matter how small the gesture was. It was a privilege to get to know her. Your family was blessed to have her in your lives. God Bless.
Glen and Donna Greb
Glen and I wish to convey our sincerest sympathy to all of Helen’s family. Glen and Donna Greb
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To Audrey, Mel and family:
Sorry to learn of Helen’s passing.
Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Edith Martin
I’m sorry to hear that another cousin has left us but happy for her joy at all the reunions she’s experiencing. Such great memories of working at Keith and Helen’s home and all the fun we had. Helen’s patience with all the tricks and jokes along with a new baby! My deepest sympathy to her children and grandchildren as well as Jean, Dorothy and Marjorie.
Brian Steckle
Helen was a giving , unselfish person. She taught me Sunday School and was my bible quiz coach. Jesus will meet her with a huge “well done!”
Our sympathies
Brian and Bonnie Steckle
Dale&Barb Gingerich
So Sorry for your families loss wishing you peace to bring comfort and courage to face the days ahead
and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Russell and Verona SNIDER
Our sympathy and prayers for all the family.
Sabine Leduc
Dear Audrey and Mel,
Thinking about you…
May it comfort you that Helen is now at peace.
She was a wonderful lady.
Love,
Sabine
Tony/Marlene Bedard
So sorry for your loss .Remember her Happy face ..over the years when we were in Zurich.
Harv & Evelyn Vincent
Sincere sympathy to each of Helen’s family.
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers
Doug and Joyce McBeath
Our sympathy and prayers to Helen’s entire family