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Henry David Hellekson
November 1, 1935 - November 2, 2020
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Henry David Hellekson
November 1, 1935 ~ November 2, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Henry David Hellekson on November 2, 2020. Henry passed way peacefully at Kootenay Lake Hospital with his son David at his side.
Henry married Louise (Bonacci) in Nelson, BC where they went on to raise their two children, Karen and David. Henry worked most of his life on the water as a tug boat operator with Kootenay Forest Products until he branched out with his own tugboat business for an additional 10 years before entering the wonderful world of retirement.
He is survived by his daughter Karen (Ed) Oltoff, his son David (Joanna) and his grand children, Lexus,
Blake, Brayden and Julia as well as his brother Vernon, sisters Alice, Betty, Barb, Margaret and Patsy.
Henry was predeceased by this wife Louise, parents David and Nora and brother Roy.
Henry has requested there not be a funeral. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kootenay Lake
Hospital Foundation, 3 View Street, Nelson, BC V1L 2V1
We would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Kootenay Lake Hospital for the wonderful care they
provided Henry over the past 7 weeks and helping him through this difficult time.
Those we love don’t go away. They walk beside us every day…
unseen, unheard, but always near.
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
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From: Thompson Funeral Services Ltd.
Our team here at Thompson Funeral Service send our condolences to family and friends.
Thinking about you all.
Janet
From: Peter Hartridge
Relation: Friends and former neighbors
Dave, Karen and families we are so sorry for your loss of your beloved dad. We have many fond memories of Henry from our K.F.P. days through the many years as neighbors. Peter andSherry Hartridge
From: Lynda Iwanik
Relation: Family friend.,
Condolences to all of Henry’s family, brother Vern and sisters and families. I have many good memories of Henry.
From: Brian Sutton
Relation: acquaintance
Our Condolences to the family.
From: Brad Hartridge
Relation: Neighbor
Very sorry to hear the news of “Hank”. I have sooo many wonderful memories of going down to see Hank and Weezie. Then in later years to see them at A&W having coffee. Such wonderful, warm hearted people. Hank was such a gentle giant. Glad he gets to see Weezie tho. Much love . Brad Hartridge
From: Millie Harper
Relation: An old family friend
My thoughts and prayers are with Karen and David and families for the loss of Henry.
I have so many memories of Henry and Louise and all the Hellekson family. I will miss him very much Millie Harper
From: Judi Ross
Relation: Friends
Always remember his laughter and smile. Our son Joe had many walks down to the lake with him, when he was small. Louise would pack them a little lunch and always a story to tell when they got back. We all loved that kind, gentle man. Love and hugs to all of your family. Jim, Judi & Joe Ross
From: Shirley Tennant
Relation: Acquaintance of some of the family
Dave, Joanna and family, Vern; Death is not the end,
For love goes on. My thoughts are with you all.
From: Dave Harris
Relation: Friend of family
To David and family. I didn’t know your Dad that well but I always looked up to him as a Giant of a man.
From: Michele McClelland
I will never forget Henry’s giggle from his belly…an insightful, wonderful man. Plus his love for the sunshine. Met him first at the Lord Nelson Hotel then bumped into him often at the mall, he always had a smile for me and conversation. He will be missed xo
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