It is with sadness we announce the passing of our mother, Helen on February 12, 2022, after living a long, healthy life of 93 years. Mom was born on May 3, 1928, to Donald and Margaret McCargar. She was raised on the farm attending Coyote Run School and later graduated from Peacock High School in Moose Jaw. Helen worked at Sasktel until she met her husband to be, Clifford Hetherington. Clifford and Helen married in 1948 and they established their life on their farm not far from Cliff’s mom and dad in the Clinton District. In 1952 they welcomed their first of five children. In addition to raising her family, mom liked the farm life. Mom loved going to the pasture to pick crocus in the spring. In the fall when the combines would come in the yard at night with all their lights, mom was sure they went by the house faster than they would go down the road. Meals at seeding and harvest was always special because that was “payday”. Finding a spot to set up a table in the shade or by a bin to stay out of the wind was always the challenge. In the summer spending time at the lake with family was a joy. Mom had a few hobbies which included knitting sweaters for the family and jean jackets from old blue jeans. Mom was also an amazing cook, a master of perfect pie pastry creating the best pies in the countryside and greatly enjoyed hosting dinner parties with friends. Mom spent much time in the garden however was also actively involved in the community being a member of the Mount Pleasant Ladies Group and was always willing to lend a hand to her neighbours. Mom had an artistic side to her which she tapped into later in life creating many beautiful paintings that she proudly hung throughout our home. Mom was always up for an adventure striving to live life to the fullest. Mom moved to the Bentley and there she enjoyed playing bingo, card games and going on bus trips. Mom enjoyed her trips with Gail to Dauphin, Manitoba to visit Dale and Ray. We know mom was grateful to have Gail in Moose Jaw to help her with many things and provide her with the support to live on her own. Predeceased by her husband of 56 years Clifford (2005) and son Douglas (2011), Mom leaves to mourn her four daughters Carol (Ian) MacRae, Barb Herbert, Gail Hetherington and Nancy Hetherington; daughter in law Sherry; grandchildren Mark (Jodie) Hetherington, Kerri (Andy) Hetherington, Stevie (Brad) MacRae, Mackenzie (Evan) MacRae, James (Zana) MacRae, Megan Simon (Cameron), Tanner Simon (Kayla); 9 great grandchildren; her brother Dale (Rae) McCargar; as well as many nieces, nephews and dear friends who will also miss Mom At Mom’s request a funeral service will not be held. For those wishing memorial donations may be made to Riverside Mission or the Moose Jaw Health Foundation. In living memory of Helen, a memorial planting will be made by Jones-Parkview Funeral Services. Please sign the memorial register at website: www.jonesparkview.com (Obituaries). Chrystine Dacey – Funeral Director Intern
