Oliver Alex Helm

Oliver passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital on Saturday, April 28, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 80 years. Oliver is lovingly remembered by his threedaughters; Janice (Wayne Hager),  Verness (Grant) Grover and Teresa (Jeff) Radics,one  stepson Randy Matthews, eight grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, and long time close companion Dicksie; two sisters and two brothers.  He was predeceased by his parents, one brother; Elmer, one sister Cleava, his first grandson; Trevor and his 2nd wife Yvonne.  He also leaves many nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends who loved him. Oliver Alexander Helm was born June 28, 1931 at Reid Hill, Alberta to John & Madeleine Helm of Caroline. Oliver grew up on on the farm at Caroline working on the land, milking cows and doing chores.  He was on a threshing crew at age 14 and working winters in "the bush". He went to school at Wooler completing 9 grades in 8 years while helping with school fires, cutting firewood  & carrying water. At age 18, he went to Calgary where he worked for Horne & Pitfield, then for Peter Hume (Beatty appliances) & finally for Sears for 35 years in every capacity including managerial.  Oliver and his 2nd wife Yvonne bought land adjacent to the place where he was raised and it was there they retired in 1986.  Their home and the beautiful surroundings welcomed many guests, family and friends over the years. A celebration of Oliver's life was held at the Innisfail Legion on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 2:00 PM. In lieu of floral tributes, memorial donations can be made to, The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer Benefiting Alberta Cancer Foundation 375 - 605 - 1st Street SW Calgary, AB  T2P 3S9 or to the charity of the donors choice. The family extends heartfelt thanks to the staff of unit 32, palliative care for the wonderful care provided to Oliver during his illness.

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