Obituary of Helen Marie Shingoose

SHINGOOSE - Helen Marie Shingoose was born April 12, 1917 to Fredrick and Philomene Allary. Her wish was given to her on Sunday, June 23, 2013 at 10:22 a.m. at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. Lebret Residential School is where her education was received, after which time she returned home to Crescent Lake. There she met her husband, Walter Shingoose and had a family of seven sons and one daughter. Helen was an interesting person with distinguished qualities and gifts. Her work of sewing clothing, leather products, tipis, tents, cushions and star quilts allowed her to go on her pow wow trail in the spring, pick berries in season, gather her medicinal treasures and travel to visit family or friends. She met many people on journeys that took her through the United States and Canada. Keeping up on the news and politics of the day, Helen was knowledgeable and wise to the world. To read her weekly papers, start a new sewing project or sit in her rocking chair and chat on the phone brought her pleasure. The pink house on the hill in Springside was her sanctuary as she graciously aged. The beautiful family she had been blessed with is the legacy of Helen. Whether near or far she had all family members in her heart. Over the span of her long and influential life she has shared her accomplishments, talents, humor and passion for life. Although frail in the sunset of her life Helen had faith like the wind; you can't see the wind but, you can feel it. Helen leaves to cherish her memory; her children, Wilmar (Ruth), Mary (Harvey), Wally (Janice), Dave (Bernice) and Mindy. All her grandchildren; sisters: Mary Jane Brazeau and Bernice Selsted. Helen joins her parents; brothers, Isadore, William and and Alexander; sisters Celina, Edna and Yvonne; her sons Harvey, Buck and Lester; and her grandchildren. The prayer vigil service was held on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 from St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church in Yorkton. Father Francis Hengen presided, the lay-reader was Bonnie Sawatsky and a tribute was given by Kim Shingoose-Koch. Pianist, Lorraine Lysak led members of the Parish Choir and the congregation in the singing of the hymns 'Lord of the Dance', 'What A Friend We Have in Jesus' and 'Precious Lord, Take My Hand'. The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Thursday, June 27, 2013 from St. Gerard's Church with Father Francis as Celebrant. The crossbearer was Matthew Koch, the lay-readers were Karen & Brittany Ayers, the gift-bearers were Alli & MacKenzie Pelletier. Pianist, Euralia Nam, led the hymns 'Amazing Grace', 'The Lord is My Shepherd', 'On Eagles Wings', 'Song of the Angels', and 'How Great thou Art'. The interment took place in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Mark Pelletier, Grant Shingoose, Arliss Coulineur, Garrett Shingoose, T.K. Ayers and Kip Shingoose serving as the casketbearers. Arrangements were entrusted to Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Wednesday, June 26th, 2013 8:00pm, St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church Thursday, June 27th, 2013 11:00am, St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church Interment Details Yorkton City Cemetery