EBERHARDT, HELEN: July 17, 1932 to September 9, 2014. Helen Eberhardt passed away at the River Heights Lodge on September 9, 2014 at the age of 82 years. She was the loving mother of Frances (Jack) Summerfield of Kelowna, BC, Sharon (Jeff) Bogdan of North Battleford, SK and Joanne (Doug) Wheler of Battleford, SK. She will also be dearly missed by 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She will also be lovingly remembered by her sisters: Jen (Jack) Wandler, Kathy (Dave) Houk and Lorraine Houk (Gary Sinnet); her brothers: Ray (Florence) Weber and Ken Weber, as well as many loving nieces and nephews. Helen was predeceased by her husband: John; parents: Joseph and Catherine Weber; grandson: Jonathon Bogdan; siblings: Rose Zerr, Leonard, Joe, Jerome, Mary and Dianne (in infancy). A Funeral Mass was held at St. Vital's Roman Catholic Church in Battleford, SK on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 10:00 am. We are gathered here today to celebrate the life and say good-bye to our beloved Helen, a child of God, a daughter, sister, wife, aunt, mother, godmother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was a true, honest, kind, sincere, serving, loving and fair person to the point that she would tape a nickel on your card to make sure it all evened out. She was such a special person and touched so many throughout her walks of life. She was born at Scott, SK, July 17, 1932, the third in a family of twelve, to Joseph Weber and Catherine Wandler. She married John Eberhardt on November 4, 1952. They began their married life Daysland, AB, where Frances and Sharon were born. Helen continued living in the Battlefords until her peaceful passing, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, September 9, 2014. She loved music, song and dance and when she could no longer dance on her feet, she continued tapping her fingers and toes. She loved to garden, can, cook and bake, making the best buns and homemade soup that we all had the pleasure of enjoying. The majority of her working years, consisted of working as a nurses aide at the Indian Hospital, Saskatchewan Hospital and Regional Care, where she retired from the recreational department. Helen's last outing she enjoyed, was being honored along with the other founding members of the St. Vital's CWL, celebrating their 50th Anniversary. Helen's greatest joy in life was her family; her three girls and their husbands, which she said may times, she could not have had better sons, if they'd been her own. Her greatest pleasure was to hold, hug and welcome each new baby or child that came into her life. She unconditionally loved all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who some called her "GG" for short. They all brought her so much love, laughter and enjoyment. Grandma Helen was always giving, she thought of others first, never expecting anything in return. She was truly a sweet lady. She was comical, a trait she inherited from her father. She could find humor in the most difficult circumstances, referring to herself as a tough old bird, which she was until her final day. Helen had a unique relationship with each of her siblings, as a sister, friend or mother. She never forgot their special days and was deeply cherished by all of them. In times of need, she always knew which Saint to call upon for help. She was devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary, praying the rosary daily. She left this life holding Johnny's beads which she had prayed with since his passing in 1999. In saying a final good bye, her girls have chosen this tribute to their Mom. Mother Being a MOM is not a skill that can be acquired at some university. It can't be learned from a book or measured by a salary. Yet being a great mom is probably the single most important contribution anybody could make to this world. We know because as we were so blessed with a truly great mom. We can't imagine a force more powerful, a love more valuable, or a gift more lasting. Our grateful broken hearts are living proof of that. Thank you MOM we love you & may you rest in eternal peace. ~Author Unknown Frances, Sharon and Joanne Helen, if you are still wondering if there are sweethearts in heaven? - Well now there is now! Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Leeanne Nagy at Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium, North Battleford, SK (306)445-7570
