Helen Poettcker Obituary in Grande Prairie at Oliver's Funeral Home & Crematorium

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Helen Poettcker

March 13, 1947 - March 13, 2016

Obituary For Helen Poettcker

Helen Ann Poettcker was born to John and Ann Guenther on March 13, 1947 in their farmhouse near Hague Saskatchewan. She was taken from this earth into the presence of Jesus on her 69^th birthday Sunday, March 13, 2016. She now eternally enjoys the presence of God.

Art and Helen were married on September 2, 1967 and moved to Grande Prairie in 1970. Art taught at the Grande Prairie Composite High School and Helen worked first at the Bank of Montreal and then at the TD Bank. Yet her highest calling was that of wife and mother. After retirement they travelled widely, first on motorcycle and then in a motorhome. And lastly, they were snowbirds in Arizona where Helen, very suddenly, was diagnosed with a very aggressive brain tumor on February 18, 2015.

A painting by a friend with the theme of their wedding was placed on the wall behind them at their wedding reception. It is from Ps. 143:8-10, “Cause me to know thy lovingkindness in the morning…. Cause me to know the way wherein I should walk…. Teach me to do thy will…. (and) Lead me into the land of uprightness.” Many were the failures to this motto, but God’s goodness and mercy always nudged them back on track and followed them all the days of their life, and now Helen does dwell in the house of the Lord forever. And Art too, with others, through mercy and grace, shall follow her there someday.

Helen is survived by her loving husband of 49 years Art Poettcker. She also leaves 5 children and their spouses and 7 grandchildren: son Jeremy (Susana) Poettcker of Cochrane; daughters Janelle (Cam) Nichol of Grande Prairie with their three children Ethan, Avery, and Piper; Jordana (Ryan) Kluyt of Grande Prairie; Michaela (Randy) Merkley of Calgary with their son Roman; and Nathania (Chad) Kuechle of Red Deer with their three children Griffin, Josie, and Hazel. She is also survived by her siblings: Jim (Edna) Guenther, Abe (Greta) Guenther, Art (Chris) Guenther, Jack (Betty) Guenther, Fred (Debbie) Guenther, Charles (Karen) Guenther, Esther (Bryan) Funk and Caroline (Gerry) Chambers; as well as her siblings in-law: Luella (John) Siebert, Hilda (Bill) Hildebrandt, Elsie (Jake) Siebert, Selma (Harv) Boldt, Rudy (Sharilyn) Poettcker and Allan (Janice) Poettcker; she also leaves many in-laws, nieces, nephews, and friends to mourn her loss.

Helen was predeceased by her parents, her younger brother Stanley, as well as a stillborn sister, Mary; also Jeremy and Susana’s little boy Diedrich Arthur Poettcker was taken safe into the loving arms of Jesus on June 20, 2015, with only but a few moments on this earth. And lastly, there are four grandchildren of the womb only, but who are now in heaven.

A Viewing will be held on Friday, March 18, 2016 at 6:00pm at Oliver’s Funeral Home in Grande Prairie (10005 107 Ave.).

The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 11:00am at Grande Prairie Alliance Church (15502 102 St.).

Art and the family would like to thank the Doctors and Nurses at the Didsbury Hospital for their very loving care and attention to Helen during her 7 weeks there.

Memorial donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society AB/NWT Division (200, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2P5).

Services

19 Mar

Funeral Service

11:00 AM

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June 24, 2021

Barkman Ellwood & Anne

Art, we want to send our very deepest sympathies to you and your family. We would like to be with you at this time but distance keeps us away. May you experience the comfort of our heavenly Father in ways that only He can give it. We will be thinking of you all and praying for special blessings on this day and in the days to come - with much love - Ellwood & Anne
June 24, 2021

Raabe Herman

Our prayers are with you and your family. We have been following you and Helen through the journey via Hilda. Heaven is richer with Helen there. Love to you all. Regards, Herman and Irene
June 24, 2021

wilton charmaine

You are both amazing woman and I am glad to say you both shine in a way that shows how much you loved and we're loved by your mom. Be strong ladies. Prayers for you and yours. ❤
June 24, 2021

Kroeker (Brandt) Loretta

So sorry to hear of Helen's passing. I will always remember her vibrant spirit. Prayers are with your family
June 24, 2021

Wood Janet

I was so sad to hear about your mother Jeremy. Your Mom was always so upbeat and talked so fondly of all of her children and her trips to the south on her bike. My thoughts are with you and your whole family. Janet
June 24, 2021

Janzen Erin

Poettcker family, I am so sad for you all. I couldn't imagine losing a mom - especially an amazing one that you have been blessed with. What a blessing to have such a close-knit family though in a time like this. I pray for strength for you all in the next few weeks and beyond that as well. What incredible joy she is experiencing right now in the heavens!
June 24, 2021

Smith Dale and Alice

Please know, Art, that we have thought of and prayed for you often over the past months and will continue to do so in the coming ones. We have prayed that God will give you and your family His peace and wrap His loving arms around you in the coming days. Love, Dale and Alice.
June 24, 2021

Kamieniecki Lori

My sincere condolences to Art and family. I worked along side Helen for ten years at the TD Bank. We had many fond memories of Helen. I was always amazed how she worked and raised a large family. There were always trips to the grocery store after work. She would talk about the kids, the garden,camping trips, church. Then later on you moved into Grande Prairie. I remember Helen getting her motorcycle license and a motorcycle. We lovingly called her the 'Motorcycle Mamma'. I am sad that I won't make it to her funeral but I will be thinking about you all. Lori Kamieniecki
June 24, 2021

Guenther Clint/Darci

We want to express our sympathy and let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. What we have once enjoyed we can never lose...All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.
June 24, 2021

Wiens Ed & Helen

Our condolences to you, Art, and family during this time of grief. We have prayed for you as you have walked through the valley of the shadow of death and will continue to pray. Due to health issues of our own we were unable to attend the memorial service for Helen. Your family and ours have been close friends ever since you first arrived in Grande Prairie in the early 70's. We especially remember our trip to Europe together as 2 couples, camping with our families, working in the Church and as colleagues at the GPCHS. May your faith in God continue to be your strength.
June 24, 2021

Brown Floyd

Art, Please accept our heart felt condolences. We will be keeping you in our prayers. Floyd and Janice Brown Wings of Wind, Prince George

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