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MICHIE, Helene (nee Woods). On the morning of October 18, 2012, at the age of 99, Helene went peacefully to be with her Lord. She was born on March 26, 1913 in Grafton, North Dakota. Helene was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Bill, her son, Jim, her sisters, Lois Undershute and Viola Taylor, her brothers, Allyn, Bob and Jack Woods, and her step grandson, Chad Collingwood. She is survived by her sons, Bob (Mari) and Jack (Louise), daughter-in-law, Shirley, her grandchildren, Tara (Craig), Jodi (Adam), Todd, Davene, Terryl (Rod), her step grandchildren, Chris (Charlotte), Carrie (Billy) and eleven great grandchildren. Helene grew up in Hoople, North Dakota and moved to Plato with her family when she was 13. She met Bill and they were married on December 5, 1941. They moved to the Michie farm at Lacadena where they raised their three boys. The family moved to Saskatoon in 1957 and she, Bill and Jack moved to White Rock in 1962. Helene supported Bill and the boys in their many activities. She was a faithful member in her church. Her last years were spent in the Evergreen Baptist Home where she received excellent, much appreciated care. Helene never lost her wonderful sense of humor. She will be dearly missed. Internment will occur at a later date.