We Remember
STEWART, Helen Fay
December 28, 1930 — September 12, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Helen Fay Stewart on September 12, 2024.
Survived by her children Jim (Tricia) Stewart of Kelowna, BC and Kate (Brent) Horner of Pollockville, Alberta; her grandchildren Callie Mitchel (Tyler), Carmen (Devin) Gee, Slim (Leah) Stewart, Kirt (Amanda) Stewart, Nate (Jennifer) Horner, Brett (Jim) Richards, Lindsay (Michael) Douglass and Rachel Shaw; great-grandkids Blaize, Cruz, Jagger, Nixon, Leo, Jake, Carter, Avery, Luke, Kase, Ransom, Darcie, Adele, and Macarthur; and by her brother Paul Plowman of Bliss, Idaho. Predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Jim Stewart; daughter Deborah J. Stewart; and her sister Bobbie Kirkpatrick.
Born December 28, 1930, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, Helen married her high school sweetheart (who had just returned from the war) in 1947. They lived an amazing life together. Immigrating to Kelowna in 1960, to the Casorso Ranch in Black Mountain, then Kelowna Ranches in Ellison and briefly the Chilco Ranch. Helen kept busy ranching, managing the office, and raising the family. She was interested in genealogy, and she was a Kelowna museum and Historical Society volunteer. Helen was integral in bringing the first DAR chapter to BC.
She will be missed.
Family Memorial service to be held at a later date.
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I have known Helen for a very long time, she was always gracious and kInd, always with a smile and a friendly greeting. She was the mother of my very best friend, Deborah (Deb) who sadly left us six years ago. Rest in peace Helen, I hope you are reunited with your amazing daughter. My condolences to all the family, you will miss her. Sending much love to all.
Jim and Tricia. I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. She was a great Lady and one of my favourite clients. I will miss her but I’m sure not as much as you.
So sorry to hear this. She was a beautiful lady who had such a wonderful grace to put up with us crazy people from Pollockville!! Hugs to all of you, she will be missed!🤗Thinking of you all ❤️
Jim & Tricia, and Kate…..sincere condolences on the passing of your mother. She was a beautiful person inside and out. I so enjoyed knowing her at Sandalwood over the years. On a recent visit to Sandalwood I saw her and she was just as friendly and pleasant as always! She will be missed.
She is a wonderful lady. So much spunk … so fun. We loved having her and Jim visit us over the years. I am sure she has had a wonderful reunion with all those who have proceeded her. And she is having a great time finding so of the older relatives we have looked for for years!!!
My Love and that of my extended family to all of you and yours!
Dear family so sorry for your loss. Such a beautiful lady.
Jim, Kate and families
She was always so kind, gracious and a wonderful woman. Amazing is so many ways. Blessings and condolences to you all.