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Helen Ekeberg Obituary


HELEN KRISTBJORG EKEBERG
July 1, 1922 ˜ June 10, 2019

Helen Kristbjorg Ekeberg, a longtime Vancouver, WA resident, passed away on June 10, 2019, at the age 96 at her home in Felida. She was born to Sigurbjorn and Kristbjorg Sigurdson on July 1, 1922, in Riverton, Manitoba, Canada.
Helen graduated from the University of Manitoba in 1945 with a bachelor’s degree in interior decoration.
In 1947 her brother introduced her to Alfred Ekeberg to whom she married on September 10, 1949. A marriage which lasted 49 years until the passing of Alfred in 2009.
Al and Helen brought her family to Vancouver in 1968 where they moved into her home in Felida. She remained at this home over 50 years.
Helen was a homemaker and resided at her home in Felida. A longtime member of Royal Oaks Country Club, she was passionate about her golf. She practiced for endless hours on her property, sharpening her skills. Another passion of hers was her bridge clubs. She thoroughly loved the game and all her girlfriends in the groups. Helen had a true love for life. Her smile, love, and sense of humor will be remembered and greatly missed by all that knew her.
Helen is survived by her sons, Paul (Lynda) and Carl (Jan); grandchildren, Brandon Ekeberg (Morgan), Krista Hackstedt (Adam), Cassidy Lach (Landon); Paul LaBrosse (Tara), Sheree Backlund (Todd), and Kimber LaBrosse; and her many great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and sons, Alfred and John.
Private funeral services will be held at Northwood Park Cemetery on June 18, 2019. A celebration and remembrance to be held at Paul and Lynda’s home following the service at 3:00 p.m. at 2701 NE 148th Street, Vancouver, WA 98686 360.713.7675
Please sign her guest book @ www.columbian.com/obits

Published by The Columbian on Jun. 14, 2019.
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So very sorry to hear of Helen's passing she is one of the special people that I have had the pleasure of knowing in my 81 years. Her kindness, humor, generosity and beauty will remain forever with all who had the privilege of meeting her. I shall always remember her as Queen of Twelfth Night and the favorite photography model of her delightful husband Al. For her sons I would also add that we were all lucky to have two such wonderful mothers. To Helen I would say Bon Voyage and God Speed on this great adventure. Love and admiration goes with you

July 3, 2019

I met Helen and Al in 1983 and we remained in contact through our common social connections. They were both wonderful people, and always a pleasure to visit with. Helen was the epitome of a gracious lady. She will be missed.

Lynn Della

July 2, 2019

Petri Saastamo

June 15, 2019

Helen and Alfred hold a special place in my heart I will always remember their willingness to help and their wonderful outlook on life. God Bless

James Guilliams

June 15, 2019

She was a lovely lady. We are grateful to have known her.

Michael and Trish Moore

June 15, 2019

Jenny Schoenberg

June 14, 2019

Helen (Aunt) was one of the most wonderful ladies I have ever been blessed to have in my life. My father's sister - Fred Sigurdson she always gave and treated us with such love and compassion. Helen was a remarkeable lady humanitarian mother friend loved by all that knew her. She will be greatly missed. Sending love and prayers. God Bless to all my family "Ekeberg" family for the love and kindness you have given me.

Louise Bindley

June 14, 2019

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Louise Sigurdson Bindley

June 14, 2019

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