December 16, 1951 - January 24, 2025
In Loving Memory ~
Helga passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family at Hospice House in Vernon, B.C. on January 24th, 2025 at the age of 73 years.
She is survived by her loving husband Ken, to whom she was married for 54 years, her son Kim (Kitty), her daughter Barbara (Ross), her sister Ingrid (John), her brother Gordon (Diana), her grandchildren Jake, Elisabeth and Braden along with numerous extended family members and friends.
Helga was predeceased by her parents Gerhard and Kaethe Buchner.
Helga was born in Düren, Germany and in 1953 immigrated to Canada and the family settled in Quesnel, B.C. In 1967 they moved to Prince George where she finished her education and met her future husband. Helga and Ken moved to Williams Lake, then Terrace, before coming to Vernon where our children finished their education and Helga obtained her Dental Assistant Certificate.
In 1992 they moved to Peace River, Alberta, then Calgary and Edmonton. After retiring, they moved back to Vernon, B.C. to be close to their children and grandchildren. Helga's outgoing, curious nature and quick smile allowed her to make many friends. She became a passionate pickleball player and golfer. She also loved to garden and spend time in nature, going on many long distance hikes.
She will be missed by many and a Celebration of Helga's Life will be held at a later date.
As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donations in memory of Helga to the North Okanagan Hospice Society or to the B.C. Cancer Society.
Cremation arrangements have been made with Bethel Funeral Chapel Ltd.
5605 27th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Z5
(250) 542-1187
Service Details
2:00 PM