Obituary for Helen Euphrasia Evans

Evans, Helen Euphrasia

Resident of Osseo for over 50 years, passed away on November 30^th, 2019. Preceded in death by loving husband of 60 years, Rodney; infant great-granddaughter, Luella; parents, Leonard & Estelle Vandal & siblings. Survived by her children, Jackie (Mike) Fair, Cherie (Jack) Bender, Mary (Jon) Flor, Matthew Evans, and Billy (Dena) Evans; 14 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren with 1 on the way; 7 siblings; and many other relatives and friends. Helen was incredibly talented & giving as well as an accomplished RN surgical nurse for over 30 years at North Memorial Hospital & an instructor for North Hennepin Votech. She loved quilting, ceramics, crafting, canning & being with her family most of all. She was known to always have something fresh baked under the glass dome for the grandkids. She was a member at St. Vincent de Paul & gave back by serving funeral luncheons. Helen’s spontaneous laughter & joy diminished greatly over the last five years due to complications from Alzheimer’s & grieving the loss of her beloved, Rodney. This last year her children noticed her smile returning. They would like to thank SilverCreek on Main for supporting & encouraging their mother, taking her to bingo & fun social events. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 Monday, December 9^th, 2019 at the Church of St. Vincent de Paul, 9100 93rd Ave. N., Brooklyn Park.Visitation one hour prior to Mass. Inurnment at St. Vincent's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the family for Helen’s choice of charities, AMEN.

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