Obituary of Helen Jean Horst

Horst, Helen (nee Weber)

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 21, 2019 at Derbecker’s Heritage House in St. Jacobs, at the age of 89 years.

Beloved wife of Nelson Horst for 67 years.

Devoted mother of Colleen Ekins, Audrey and David Matthews, Linda and John Cress, Barb and Stephen Hall, Peter and Bonnie Horst. Dearly loved by her grandchildren Nicholas, Bonnie, Jennifer; Nicole, Ashley, April; Stefanie, Ryan; Matthew and Carly, and by her 11 great-grandchildren.

Lovingly remembered by her sisters-in-law Lena Nafziger and Reta Horst.

Helen was the last surviving member of the Gordon and Verna (Eby) Weber family.

The family will receive relatives and friends at Calvary United Church, 48 Hawkesville Rd, St. Jacobs on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. until service time at 3:00 p.m. Interment in the adjoining cemetery, followed by a reception in the church hall.

A special thank you to all the staff at Heritage House as well as Dr. Whitby for the exceptional care given to Helen.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to the MS Society would be appreciated by the family.

Donations:

MS Society of Ontario
Grand River Chapter
35 Belmont Ave. W.
Kitchener, ON N2M 1L2
www.mssociety.ca