Helen Conrad

CONRAD, Helen Ester May 6, 1925. - April 4, 2009. Helen Ester Conrad (Freidrick) was born at Lamont Alberta May 6, 1925 to Gottlieb and Annie Freidrick. Her family moved to Lashburn, Saskatchewan where they farmed until moving to Lloydminster. Helen met her future husband Loran while she was working as a nursing aid in Saskatoon during WW II and Loran was training with the air force. They married and moved to Lloydminster after the war. Helen was a terrific wife, homemaker and loving mother to three sons and two daughters. She was a great cook and hostess. The Conrad home was the site of many wonderful gatherings and parties for family and friends. The tradition continued when they moved to Edmonton in 1966. Helen was well liked by all her neighbors and for 23 years they knew her as "The Avon Lady". She was a kind and giving soul and built close and long-surviving friendships. Helen's passing will leave a poignant emptiness in the hearts of all who appreciated her. Helen is survived by her sons Carman Conrad (Carol) and Terrance Conrad (Isobel), and her daughters Loesha Dodd (Bob Beatty) and Sheri Conrad; her grandchildren Tammy Templeton (Rick), Tosca Conrad, Carla Conrad (Ron Nixon), Travis Conrad (Jodi Miller), Sean Conrad (Trudy), Lee Conrad (Mary), Colleen Reib (Chris), Jeremy Conrad and Christopher Conrad and nine great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Loran, oldest son Bronson (Rosa) and grandson Chad Conrad. The legacy of Helen's love will be cherished for many generations. Fountain Garden Funeral Services Inc. 780-457-6600