We Remember
NICKOLSON, Helen
April 16, 1945 — June 4, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Helen Nickolson, at the age of 81.
Born in Lafleche, Saskatchewan, Helen was the second of eight children. Throughout her life, she carried with her the values of kindness, hard work, and devotion to family.
Family was always her greatest joy. Helen treasured every moment spent with her children, grandchildren, and extended family. Her grandchildren held a particularly special place in her heart. She took great pride in her children’s and grandchildren’s accomplishments and milestones.
Helen enjoyed a life rich with friendship, adventure, and community. She loved to travel, spend time with friends, and create lasting memories while camping and attending rodeos. Known for her warm smile and welcoming nature, she had a gift for making others feel valued and appreciated.
One of Helen’s greatest passions was dancing. Whether at a family gathering, community event, or social occasion, she could often be found on the dance floor, enjoying the music and sharing her joy with those around her.
Helen will be remembered for her loving heart, her devotion to family, her adventurous spirit, and the kindness she showed to everyone she met. Her legacy lives on through the many lives she touched and the cherished memories she leaves behind.
Helen will be deeply missed and forever remembered by her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Helen was predeceased by her loving husband Iver; her mother Dorothy and father Selmer; her brother Vern; her sister-in-law Barb; and nephew Ryan. She is survived by her children Lauriann (Byron), Dwayne (Tracey), and Corelei (Myles); her grandchildren Zachary (Samantha), Alicia (Kayne), Christopher, Cameron (Gracyn) and Hope; her siblings Ron (Pat), Richard (Barb predeceased), Elmer (Val), Albert (Gail), Gary (Lucille), and Gail (Butch); and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members who will treasure her memory.
Memorial donations in memory of Helen may be sent to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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June 16, 2026, at 10:00 am (PDT)
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SPRINGFIELD FUNERAL HOME
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The service for NICKOLSON, Helen is scheduled for June 16, 2026, at 10:00 am (PDT). Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.



Our deepest condolences to the family of Helen Nickolson. She will be missed by all who knew her. Rest
In peace Dear Cousin Helen.
Allen and Bev Cunningham and family
Our Deepest condolence’s to all the family, Have many fond memories of Helen as a younger cousin growing up , from family gatherings for Special occasions at the farm to playing softball in the farm yard with Uncles and all us cousins. Helen had an infectious smile and laugh, a kind and gentle spirit. She gave us all so many memories to treasure !
With Deepest sympathy and thoughts !
❤️ Dennis/Edith Shurnaik.
My deepest sympathy I send to each of you, her siblings: Ronald, Richard and Elmer. I do not remember the younger children but I send a big hug to each of you. Helen was one of my dearest friends whom I met when I went to Killdeer School and then moved on to Rockglen High School, that encountered many miles by the school bus and the bombardier for wintertime. Sharing lunch time together and playing ball on the Killdeer Ball team, so we could talk about the Friday Night dance in our wonderful Killdeer hall. Melody Five and Romansky’s provided the best country dance music and we never sat still. The boys came to ask us for a dance! The orchestra gave all generations dancing enjoyment and many hours of great music for waltzes, polkas and oh could we jive! Helen and I had sleepovers which was so fun! We remained friends throughout the years and shared our life together, throughout both our marriages. I will always miss you, Helen. To your brothers: I want you to know how much our friendship meant to both of us and even though we did not see one another throughout the years, when we met each time it was like we never missed our precious times. We were blessed. Ronald and Richard: I want you to know how special our friendship was. I do not want to forget about playing ball on the Killdeer ball Team . Those were great weekends and they ended with a great dance, music by Romansky’s or Melody Five. And we danced our feet feet and legs off enjoying the music. Unfortunately with this last move I have no idea where my photo albums are. Blessings to the whole family. With love, your a lifelong friend, Geraldine Barrett