Helen Henriksen

Helen Grace Henriksen was born on July 29, 1927, in Alexandria, Minnesota the daughter of Edwin J. and Hazel (Brown) Barros. She graduated from Alexandria High School in 1945. Helen was united in marriage to Raymond Henriksen on July 14, 1946. To this union three sons were born: Don, Gary and Alan. The family resided throughout Minnesota where Helen worked for several different companies as a Bookkeeper. When the boys were young she also taught Sunday School and was a Den Mother of their cub scout troops. The couple enjoyed eleven winters in Gulf Shores, Alabama where they made many life-long friends". Some of her hobbies included playing cards, doing crossword puzzles, and reading. She loved Holiday gatherings with family and friends. Helen died on Tuesday, November 06, 2012. She is survived by three sons: Donald (Kathy) of Bismarck, ND, Gary of Lakeville, MN, Alan (Shannon) of Zimmerman, MN; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond; six brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 12, 2012, 1:00 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. Greg Billberg officiating. Pallbearers were her grandchildren: Matthew, Kimberly, Shelby, Justin, Jake, Jeremy, Will and Christopher Henriksen. Burial was at Evergreen Cemetery in Alexandria. Arrangements were with the Anderson Funeral Home. www.andersonfuneral.net