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Sven Helleren Obituary
Sven HELLEREN Born November 13, 1932 in Helleren, Norway and passed away on August 3, 2008 at home in Edmonds, sur rounded by his family. Sven bravely ventured to America in 1955 where he met the love of his life, Ruth, in Columbus, Montana. They wed in 1957 and moved to Edmonds one year later to make a home for themselves and raise a family. Sven built his first house in 1960 and never stopped for the next 48 years. Sven was a friend to many and loved by all. We will miss him. Sven is survived by his loving wife Ruth; sons: Sigve (LeAnn), Jan and Leif (Kim); and grandchildren: Sean, Lauren, Svenn, Lars and Kristian. Memorial services will be held on Friday August 15th at 1:00 p.m. at Maple Park Lutheran Church, 17620 - 60th Ave W, Lynnwood. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Sven Helleren
Jakob Aase Håland
September 7, 2008
We will miss you onkel Sven Helleren.
Du var min onkel, og jeg sitter igjen med bare gode minner.
Tante Ruth, Sigve, Jan og Leif, ta vare på verandre i den tunge tiden.
Hilsen Anita (kone) og
Jakob Aase Håland, son av Borgny.
Steve Bullock
August 25, 2008
A warm smile, a firm handshake and a funny joke told with a Norwegian accent. These are all things I remember about Sven Helleren. I'm also looking forward to living in one of his mansions of gold in heaven since I'm certain he won't be entirely happy up there unless God puts him to work supervising some construction project, and, because I can't afford one of his homes down here.
To Sigva, Jan, Leif and your families, I always thoroughly enjoyed working with Sven and each of you. It is a tribute to your dad for the values and work ethic he instilled in you. I pray that our God wraps his loving arms around you in this time of loss. And I thank the Lord that we will see him again in heaven.
Duane Bowman
August 20, 2008
I remember first meeting Sven when I was a young land use planner for the City of Edmonds in 1979. What I quickly learned was, while you may have a disagreement, once Sven gave you his word, things were done per the agreement. He did quality work. He passed these traits onto his sons. I will miss him.
Karen Mertins
August 14, 2008
Every day that Sven walked through my door, he made my life brighter. He never missed an opportunity to make me smile! He brought a sense of quality to everything he did from the perfect pickeled herring, to a beautiful dream house to the lives of people around him. He will be missed by everyone who knew him but never ever forgotten. What a blessing he was to us all! I am so sorry that I am unable to return from Montana at this time for the service, but I send you all my love, sympathy and a great big warm hug like the kind Sven used to give.
Dennis Boyle
August 12, 2008
I will have to say I will miss all Sven's lines about having no money for new shoes along with his smile and chuckle. What a pattern of respect and loyalty he left for all his boys. The end of an era, but I still see a little bit of him in all the rest of you. Be proud of that.
Ron & Chuck Renard & Lee
August 12, 2008
Sven,
We will miss you and your Pickled Herring. It had been awhile since we had see you and we were sorry for that. We wish the best to your wife and family.
Randall Godfrey
August 11, 2008
Farewell Master Builder and thank you for the sons you have raised to carry on your hard working legacy.
God will welcome you with open arms for the man you were in this life.
You will be missed by everyone who had the fortune to cross paths with you
Rest well.
Sherry & Ashley hovde/Malins
August 11, 2008
Sven, i will always remember that bright smile of yours everytime you would bring me a bag of candy! Im going to miss driving in edmonds and not running into you.. Thank you for always being there for me. Your a wonderful guy! We will miss you. Love Sherry Hovde & Ashley Malins
John & Kathy Reich
August 10, 2008
We will miss him every day.
kenneth rose
August 10, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Cindy Taron
August 10, 2008
Sven was usually one of the first people in the door at Claire's Pantry for his one cup of coffee and the newspaper. His favorite line was "are you going to sit down and buy me breakfast?" Almost everyone who came in knew him by name. He was a true Norwegian character (this coming from a fellow Norwegian) and he will be missed.
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