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McDONALD, Helen Agnes: July 4, 1932 - November 13, 2017 {Also on McDonald grave stone page}
McDONALD, Helen Agnes
It is with love that we share the news of the passing of Helen McDonald (Bakkehaug)
on November 13, 2017 at Points West Hospice surrounded by family. Helen Agnes
McDonald was born on July 4, 1932 at Poplar Hill, Alberta in a tiny farmhouse.
She was the third child of five siblings of Einar Konrad Olsen Bakkehaug and
Ingebjorg Bakkehaug. Helen was raised in the Valhalla area along with her
siblings on a farm and schooled at Poplar Hill. She worked at the Grande Prairie
Hospital as a ward aid and later volunteered at the hospital as well. She met the love of her life at a dance at the Crystal Creek Hall on May 2, 1951, Robert (Bruce) McDonald. Bruce and Helen were married two years later on June 12, 1953. They established their home east of Grande Prairie near the Crystal Creek Hall where they raised five children. Family was her pride and joy; for whom she loved baking countless loaves of homemade bread, buns, pies, jams, cookies, squares, you name it. Helen spent many hours baking with her grandkids making Lefse and any other items the kids requested. All guests who visited the McDonald home were welcomed with a smile and got to benefit from Helen's fantastic baking. The memories of jumping off the school bus to the smell of fresh baked bread will always bring a smile to our faces. Other passions include knitting and crocheting mittens, sweaters, toques, afghans, socks, slippers, and baby blankets for her grandchildren. Helen was naturally musical, playing the piano, guitar, harp, ukulele, and mandolin for which she was self- taught. She was very proud of her garden, flowers and being able to provide a healthy meal for her family and friends. Helen and Bruce enjoyed travelling. Some of their favorite trips were to Norway, Alaska, Cuba, Mexico, to name a few along with several farm tours meeting new friends. Faith was a part of who she was, as one of Jehovah's Witnesses she studied and applied the bible principles which gave her inner peace and we take comfort knowing she is safe in God's' memory. Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband Robert (Bruce) McDonald, five children: Janet Adams (Ron), daughters Mary and Tanya Sandford (Matt), Darrell McDonald, Gerald McDonald (Denise) and children Jennifer Young (Adam), Trena Shaw (Tom), Michelle Krawetz (Mike), and Tyler (Shelley), Shirley McDonald-Norton, sons Colton and Chance Norton, Ross McDonald (Sandy) and sons Braden, Devon and Tyson along with 6 step-grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. Brother Ole (Tina), sister Jenny, brother-in-law Donald McDonald (Nancy), sister-in-law Margaret Ladwig and numerous nieces and nephews. Helen was predeceased by her parents Einar and Ingebjorg Bakkehaug, her father and mother-in-law John and Jenny McDonald (Clarkson), two sisters, Helen (whom she was named after), and Irene, sister-in-law Lena Moon and brothers-in-law Jack Moon and Keith Ladwig, Please join us in celebrating Helen's life at the Five Mile Hall, on November 18, 2017 at 2:00 pm. A social gathering of the family and friends will follow. At family's request donations can be made to Alzheimers Society of Canada ( www.alzheimer.ca ) or a charity of one's choice. Special thanks to the staff at Points West Hospice for the wonderful care and love given during this difficult time. Care entrusted to Bear Creek Funeral Home www.bearcreekfuneral.com 780-830-7742 Posted at Bear reek Funeral Home (web site) |
Helen Bakkehaug married Bruce McDonald (1953)
McDonald, Robert "Bruce": February 14, 1928 – March 13, 2024 {Also on McDonald grave stone page}
Bruce McDonald
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Bruce McDonald
at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital at the age of 96.Bruce was born in Grande Prairie on February 14th, 1928, and raised on the family farm east of Grande Prairie with his siblings Lena, Donald, and Margaret. Their Dad (Jock) homesteaded in 1911 in the Crystal Creek area, where Bruce also went to school. Bruce worked felling trees, as well as in a sawmill in the winter while farming with his brother Donald in the summer. He met Helen at a dance at Crystal Creek Hall in 1951, and they married on June 12, 1953. They bought the Flemming Farm in 1960 and moved there that spring. They raised 5 children on the farm. They had a mixed farm with pigs, cows, chickens, and grain. After a barn fire in 1963, they concentrated on cattle and grain. He specialized in pedigreed seed grain and was well known in the area as a source of reliable seed. He was a member of the Campbell Creek Grazing Association for many years, as well as being on numerous boards. Even after retiring in 1988, he remained involved on the farm. He loved traveling to explore new places in Canada, the US, Norway, Mexico, Cuba, and Costa Rica. Camping was always a highlight of the summer, and touring across Western Canada, and north to Yukon, NWT, and Alaska, along with many annual McDonald family campouts. He was referred to as a legend at Wildrose Manor where he resided for 8 years making many friends while playing crib. He was well known for his sense of humour. He loved playing tricks and teasing anyone and everyone, especially his grandchildren. Family left to cherish his memory are his children Janet (Ron) Adams and her daughters Mary Adams, and Tanya (Matthew Sandford), sons Darrell McDonald and Gerald (Denise) McDonald, their children Jennifer (Adam) Young, Trena (Tom) Shaw, Michelle (Mike) Krawetz, and Tyler (Shelley) McDonald, daughter Shirley McDonald and her sons Colton (Cassandra) Norton and Chance (Amiee) Norton, son Ross (Sandy) McDonald and his sons Braden (Jenna) McDonald, Devon (Nadia) McDonald, and Tyson McDonald, along with 6 step-grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 16 step-great-grandchildren. Bruce is also remembered by his sister Margaret Ladwig, brother-in-law Ole (Tina) Bakkehaug, and numerous nieces and nephews. Bruce is predeceased by his wife Helen McDonald (nee Bakkehaug), his parents John “Jock” and Jenny McDonald, sister Lena (Jack) Moon, brother Donald (Nancy) McDonald, brother-in-law Keith Ladwig, and sister-in-law Jenny Bakkehaug, mother and father-in-law Ingebjorg and Einar Bakkehaug, and great-grandchildren Coy Krawetz and Trinity McDonald. A Celebration of Life and Gathering of Friends will be held on March 28, 2024, at 2:30 pm at Bear Creek Funeral Home, 11802 99 Ave., Grande Prairie, AB, T8W 0C7. The service will be livestreamed as well. Care entrusted to Bear Creek Funeral Home bcfh.ca 780 830-7742 on bcfh.com |
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