Helen Baird
Helen Baird passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on Saturday, July 11th, 2020 at the age of 92 years. Raised on a farm East of Elbow, Saskatchewan she left after attending High School to live with her sister Esther in Vancouver, BC. Helen loved the city but missed Saskatchewan and moved to Moose Jaw in the late 1940’s where she lived with her sister Elenor. She worked at the National Bakery on Main Street where she met her future husband, Jim Baird, as a customer. They were married in 1950 and together they raised their two children, Cheryl and Robert. Helen worked at several locations in Moose Jaw, but worked at the Army & Navy Department Store until her retirement. Helping customers was the highlight of her days. Helen also enjoyed being active and could often be found at Timothy Eaton’s having lunch, walking, singing or dancing. She always had a positive outlook on life and made the best of any situation. Helen will always be remembered as a joyful, loving person.
She was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Jim (2007); brothers: Art (Meridell), Bjarne (Olive), Edward (Norma), Gerhard (Bernice), Elmer (Ruth) and Lloyd (Jean); sisters: Esther (Bert) Nodeland, Marg (Doug) Allcock and Elenor Clarke; and parents, Kaspar and Greta Knutson. Helen will be lovingly remembered by her, daughter Cheryl Prest; granddaughter, Lora (Dave) Reidy; great-grandsons, Ryan and Josh; son, Robert (Elaine); granddaughter, Lindsay (Mark); great-granddaughter, Rebecca; and great-grandson, James.
The family would like to extend thanks to the staff at Extendicare in Moose Jaw for their kindness and compassion. A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at Rosedale Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Gary McDowell, Funeral Director 306-693-4550.
To Helen’s Family; We were saddened to read of Helen’s passing. She was a positive person with a lovely personality. We had many good walks and talks over the years. She was a good friend! Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time. We send our deepest condolences to all her Family.
Helen – the special one. Through all the many decades you were the one who was so kind to everyone, who cared for all, and who showed that and much more with your graceful smile and your peaceful words. How fortunate for us to have known you.
Daryl
Lora and family, my deepest condolences to you at this sad time. I worked with Helen and Ellie at A & N when I was in high school. They were a hoot!! I actually worked in kids/ladies wear with Helen and had great respect for her. She made working there fun and I always enjoyed seeing her. May your memories comfort you.
Lora your Gramma was such a sweet lady, So sorry to see she had passe. My condolences to you and you family
Lora our deepest sympathy to you and the Baird family. Helen was a very kind and gentle person. Was a very good neighbor.God Bless each of you. The Galey Family.
My deepest condolences to you Lora, your mom and family. I was blessed to have known Helen, she was an amazing lady, with such a loving soul.
We were sorry to hear of the passing of Helen. Whenever we saw her down at the center she would always stop to have a chat with us. Helen was always smiling and happy. She was a caring, sweet lady who will be missed by all who knew her. Our deepest sympathy to all of her family and friends. Take care.
Lora and family: I am deeply saddened to hear of Helen’s passing. I have nothing but good memories of the years we both worked at Army and Navy. My condolences to you and your entire family.
Dear Cheryl, Robert, and families. I was saddened to hear of Helen’s passing. Helen and her sister Elenor and her Mother Greta Knutsen were often guests at my parents home in Moose Jaw. My Mother Jennie was a very good baker, and the Knutsen’s really enjoyed my Mother’s Norwegian baking and Norwegian style boiled coffee. My Mother’s family the Halversons lived very close to the Knutsen farm in Elbow, and were friends with the whole family for many, many enjoyable years. Jennie in fact, babysat Helen and Elenor when they were very young, when Mr. and Mrs. Knutsen had to attend to other chores.. My father Alf, who worked with Jimmy at Williams Shoe Repair on Main St. thought it would be a good plan to invite Helen and Jimmy over for dinner one evening. Jimmy and Helen had never met each other before…..the plan worked, and Jimmy and Helen hit it off, and became good friends and were eventually married. All I have are good, pleasant memories of Helen, with her ready smile and her really good natured
personality.
So sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. I have such wonderful childhood memories of Helen and Elly in the Army & Navy Store. Wonderful ladies and I always made sure to say hello to them both whenever I was in the store to see Mom (Flo Riddell). It was always enjoyable to see and visit with them around town over the years.
One of the best. I will always remenber the great visits I had with Helen and Jim.