Helene Alma Foss

Helene Alma Foss

Helene Foss Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 20 to Feb. 22, 2012.
Foss, Helene Alma (Nelson) of Columbia Heights, passed unexpectedly 2/17/2012. Preceded in death by husband, Jerry. Survived by children, Kari Thibault (Eric), Jon and Briita; grandchildren, Luke, Jon, Brandon, Taylor, Trey, and Christian. Also survived by the entire Nelson- Mykkanen family, as well as her beloved daycare families. Memorial service Friday, Feb. 24, 11 AM, at St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 825 51st Ave NE, Col. Hghts, MN 55421. Visitation 1 hour prior to service.

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February 23, 2012

Selina Taylor posted to the memorial.

February 22, 2012

Sherrie Johnson posted to the memorial.

February 22, 2012

Debbie Kordus posted to the memorial.

Selina Taylor

February 23, 2012

Helene was truly a beautiful person! She touched so many lives including mine. I have never met anyone with a heart like hers! My son and I will miss her! Heaven just took in another ANGEL!

Sherrie Johnson

February 22, 2012

Aunt Helene held a very special place in my heart, she will be missed by all the people whose lives she touched. She gave me my first job--babysitting Kari and Jon, the summer Jon was born. What an experience for a farm kid to spend all summer in the city. I'll miss you Aunt Helene--give Uncle Jerry a hug from me. Love Sherrie

Debbie Kordus

February 22, 2012

My deepest sympathies to Helene's family. I was just as shocked at her passing as most of you were. Helene was my first friend when I started daycare in 1979. She was a kind, caring, sweet & gentle person. She was a wonderful friend. She is now reunited with Jerry & other members of her family wrapped in the arms of the Lord. Heaven's gain is definitely our loss. Goodbye my dear friend. RIP

February 20, 2012

Helene had a very special place in our hearts years since she spent many years caring for our children. A very loving and sincere person. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. We will miss you! The Danger's (Plymouth MN)

February 20, 2012

Helene had a very special place in our hearts since she spent many years caring for our two children. A very loving and sincere person! We will miss you Helene. Our thought and prayers are with the family. The Dangers (Plymouth, MN)

February 20, 2012

Condolences to your family. My thoughts and prayers are for you.

Heather Thompson

LaVonne Hauwiller

February 20, 2012

I was shocked to hear my dear cousin Helene passed away. We are a similar age and were in the same grade but in different schools. I will miss her smiling face at the reunions!

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