Raymond Helgerson

HELGERSON RAYMOND "DUKE" O. HELGERSON passed away on Monday, April 27, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Duke leaves behind his devoted wife of 65 years Eltie, his loving children: Shari (Sandy deceased) Kirbi and Brian, Bree and Sage; Kelcie and Tye. Diane (Mike) Jamie Lee and Randi - Cache and Harley; Cody, Ashley and Chris; Kyle. Wendy (Bob) Krystle. Vicki (Brad) Bradee and Taylor, Kaila. Ronnie Duke (Carrie) Colton, Daxon, Anna. Duke was born to Phil and Alma Helgerson on March 17, 1928 in Raymond. Dad always claimed the town was named after him (in 1902) and he had the title of "The Duke". Duke's early years were spent farming with his dad on the ridge. His working career started at age 15 on the Knight Ranch where he went haying and later cowboyed. Then onto MacIntyre Ranch and Farm. He then moved to Raymond where he took a job working for the town. He spent some time at the stockyards in Lethbridge and then finished his working years at the Raymond Home and Lethbridge Provincial building. Dad's love was rodeo and hockey. He spent his life volunteering his time as a coach, fireman, EMR, on the Stampede Committee, and many others too numerous to mention. Everyone will remember him as the #1 sports fan Grampa Duke. Dad loved the town of Raymond and was genuinely interested in the welfare of the people in his town. He leaves behind a great legacy and will always be with us. Friends may meet the family on Friday, May 1, 2015 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the LDS - Raymond Stake Centre, or prior to the service on Saturday from 12:00 noon to 12:45 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Raymond Stake Centre, 2N 200 W, Raymond. Interment to follow in the Temple Hill Cemetery, Raymond.

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