.Helen Degerness (nee Yurchyshyn) was born on November 3, 1918 in Maryville, Saskatchewan to parents Effie and Roman.

Helen was predeceased by her husband Daniel (1993) and three infant daughters and twelve siblings.

Helen is survived by her five daughters:
Mary (Bert) Glover
Darlene (Garry) Alexander and their children: Trina (Troy) Dubitz and children: Hudson & Ben Dubitz; Trevor and children: Aspen, Reece & Jasper Alexander
Dianne (Dick) Baillie and their children: Heather (Doug) Taylor and children: Brendan & Brady Taylor; Rick and children: Dixon, Elena Baillie; Mike and children: Madoc, Merrick, Marco Baillie;
Beverly (Fred) Hubbard; daughter: Trish (Matt) Richmond and children: Hunter, Alyssa Richmond
Lynda (Milton) Scott and their children: Jackie Scott and children: Hollie (Trevor) McInnis and children: Gemma, Easton McInnis; Robbie (Chantel) Lyttle and children: Kiarah, Kylar Lyttle; Ian (Lori) Scott and children: Haylee & Emma Scott;
Brother: Steve Yurchyshyn and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the staff at Chateau Providence, St. Brieux and Parkland Place, Melfort for the excellent care mom received while living there.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to:
Carrot River Valley Lutheran Church, North Central Health Care Foundation (Melfort Hospital) or Parkland Place Residents Council