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Helen leaves to cherish her memory three sons: Jimmy (Carol) of Bindloss, their children, Jay (Chris) of Bindloss, Craig (Stephanie) of St. Joseph, Minnesota and their children Colton & Norah, and Leanne Hern of Edmonton; Benny (Kathy) of Medicine Hat, their children, Casey (Mandi) of Medicine Hat and their children Austin & Nicholas, and Vandy (Trevor) Bishop of Medicine Hat and their children Kane & Diesel; and Allan (Cathy) of Turner Valley. She is also survived by her brother, Frank Fowlie of Medicine Hat; and her brother-in-law, Maynard Hern of High River. Helen was predeceased by her husband, Bennie Hern; her parents, William and Christine Fowlie; three brothers, William, Jack, and George; brother and sisters-in-law, Roy and Vera Hern, Gordon and Mildred Fraser, Mary Hern, Helen and Doris Fowlie. Helen was born on the family farm 13 miles south of Bindloss, Alberta on July 12th, 1915. She attended the Social Plains School up to grade nine, and after finishing her high school at Lealand, she attended business school in Medicine Hat. Later, she enrolled in the Medicine Hat nursing program, graduating in 1942. That spring, Helen accepted a position at the Empress Hospital and it was there that she met Bennie Hern whom she married on November 11th, 1942. While living in Empress, Helen had three sons, Jimmy, Benny, and Allan. In the fall of 1950, Ben was transferred to Calgary to work as a locomotive engineer. Helen and Ben had a dream to own a ranch, and in the summer of 1962 they purchased the Red Jacobson place, located two miles west of the Fowlie homestead. Being a tomboy growing up, Elle knew a great deal about horses, cattle, and farm life in general. She worked long hours on the ranch: riding, fencing, haying, feeding cattle, gardening, canning and cooking. In 1979, Ben and Helen moved to Medicine Hat. Sadly, Ben passed away in 2007, and in December 2008 Helen moved into the Riverview Nursing Home. When Elle retired to Medicine Hat she loved to golf, bowl, play cards, sew, do volunteer work, travel, read, socialize with friends and watch her grandchildren's sporting events. Helen enjoyed going to her sons' ranches, helping where she could, especially during calving season. Loving horses, Mom also enjoyed attending horse shows with her daughter-in-law. One of the highlights of Elle's life was celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Fowlie Farm in the summer of 2011. To keep in touch with the medical profession, Helen served many years on the Empress Hospital Board. An event she looked forward to every March was the Medicine Hat Nurses' Reunion. Last year she was the oldest graduate in attendance. Her brother, Frank Fowlie, who is 95, was her best friend, faithfully visiting almost every week. During visits they played competitive crib games, with loonies being passed back and forth between them. Helen was a dedicated mother, with her whole life centered around her family. She was an amazing woman: thoughtful, kind, caring and generous. When we think of the changes that Helen had seen in her lifetime of almost 100 years, we were all amazed at how young-minded she was and how willing to accept change. We all loved the stories she told and were again amazed at the details she could remember right up until her passing. When dealing with her health issues, Helen never complained, had an incredible will, and never lost her sense of humor, often making us all chuckle. The family would like to thank Anne Marie and her girls from the Compassionate Companions who went beyond their duties to enrich Helen's life, and also the caregivers at the Riverview Nursing Home who showed such love and kindness toward Helen. Helen's children, grandchildren, relatives, and friends will dearly miss her, but we are comforted with all the great memories that we have of mom and we will cherish them forever. When someone lives almost a century, Helen's passing should be a celebration for the many years that she so positively touched all our lives. Mom and grandma, we love you and will never forget you! A Memorial Service will be held the first week of May with announcements in the Medicine Hat News. Memorial gifts in Helen’s memory may be made to the Palliative Care Ward, Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, 666 – 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca or to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it subject heading Helen Hern. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, "The Chapel in the Park", locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599
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