Obituary of Helen Mary Luhning

Helen Mary Luhning, beloved wife of the late Walter Henry Luhning, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Oct. 26, 2009 at the age of 88 years. Helen was predeceased by her parents Max and Mary Seifert; husband Walter Luhning; brothers Fred (sister-in-law Nellie) Seifert, John Seifert, and George Seifert; brother-in-law Jack Sullivan; and Walters family members Elsie (Ernest) Gebhardt, Louise (Victor) Duquette, Dorothea (Charles) OToole, Herbert (Mabel) Luhning, and Henry Luhning. Helen is lovingly remembered by her children Richard (Arlene) Luhning and their children Warren (Robyn) (great grandchildren Harrison and Trevor), and Clark (Lisa) Luhning (great grandchild Brooke); Linda (John) Irving and their children John (Keri) Irving (great grandchildren Logan and Jones), James (Karen) Irving (great grandchild Anderson), and Joel Irving (great grandchild Hannah); Rodney (Norma) Luhning and their children Nathan (Alison) Luhning (great grandchildren Halcyon and Ginny), and Holly Luhning; Randy (Kathy) Luhning and their children Eric (Kate) Luhning, Collette (David) Stilborn, Nicole (Tony) Gill (great grandchild Jacob), and Kiel Luhning; Lorna Weisbrod and her children Craig Weisbrod, Megan Weisbrod and Kate-Lynn Weisbrod; siblings Ernie (Gwen) Seifert, Elsa Sullivan, Jim (Opal) Seifert, Walter (Marilyn) Seifert, Charlie (Faye) Seifert; sisters-in-law Theresa Seifert and Lottie Seifert; and Walters family Alfred (Margaret) Luhning, Julie Luhning, Hertha (Vic) Rachul, Irma (Anatoly) Bulani, and Alma (Mike) Ponchuk; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Helen Seifert was born and raised on a farm near Disley, Sask. on Feb. 13, 1921. She was the eldest daughter in a family of nine children. Helens mother died at the age of 36 years when Helen was 14 years old. Helen loved her time at school as a child but when her mother passed away, Helen left her studies at Little Lake School and assumed an adult role in helping care for the young Seifert family. Helen married Walter Luhning on Dec. 2, 1942. They shared 44 years together on their farm near Lumsden, Sask. Busy years were spent raising five children and enjoying the work of farming. Helen had a garden every year until the last two years of her life, and her love of gardening was imparted to her children and grandchildren. Helens life was rich with family and community activities. She enjoyed being involved with sport days, ball games, curling, Homemaker Club, and the U.C.W. She taught Sunday school, provided leadership for C.G.I.T, and was treasurer for the Lumsden Band Association. As an adult, she completed her grade twelve and continued her love of learning through correspondence and community classes. Helen instilled her values of education within her family. Children were always a cherished part of Helens life. Her long life was blessed with many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Helen unfailingly supported all in their community activities and events. After Walters passing, Helen remained on the farm until November, 2008 and then moved to Queen Victoria Estates in Regina. Helen made many new friends there and enjoyed being a member of the QVE Shuffleboard Club. Helens life touched all of us in a very special way. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. The funeral service will be held Saturday Oct. 31, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at the St. Andrews United Church in Lumsden, Sask. Interment will be at the Disley Cemetery following the service. Flowers are most gratefully decline. If desired, donations can be made in Helens memory to the Disley Cemetery Association, Lumsden, Sask. (S0G 3C0) or a charity of your choice. An online book of condolences may be signed at www.speersfuneralchapel.com