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Sheila Helmle Balash

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Our loving mother and wife, Sheila Ann Balash passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on April 14, 2017.

Sheila will be sadly missed by her husband George–semicolon– her children, Tim (Shannon and step-granddaughter Izabella), and Tracy (Doug).

Sheila was predeceased by her parents, Arthur and Ruth. She is survived by her sister, Lucille (Lloyd).

Sheila exemplified the spirit and resilience of women, making many sacrifices on behalf of her family for a better life. In her final years, she found strength from other women in her life including her dear friend, Linda, her Wednesday morning coffee friends and the wonderful women from ladies night at Dorchester Golf Club.

A Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. at St. Agnes Church, 10826 62 Ave NW, Edmonton, on Thursday, April 20, 2017. A
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Agnes Church, on Friday, April 21, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow at St, Anthony’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Chuckwagon Benevolent Fund at: WPCA Benevolent Fund c/o World Professional Chuckwagon Association
#3A, 2828 – 18 Street NE Calgary, AB., T2E 7B1

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  1. Linda worth says

    April 20, 2017 at 12:00 am

    Dear George, Tim, Tracy and family,
    I am very saddened to hear of your loss and am sending my deepest condolences.
    I golfed with Sheila at Dorchester many times and always enjoyed her company and friendliness.
    sincerly ,Linda Worth

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  2. Gordon Dorchester says

    April 19, 2017 at 12:00 am

    Dear family. Gordie and I are so sad to learn that Sheila has gone before us..please accept our sincere sympathy ..thinking of you all. Gordie and Lil. And her many friends here..

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  3. Lizzie Barron says

    April 20, 2017 at 12:00 am

    Dear George & Balash Family:

    We [Your MS Society Family], cry with you all in deep sadness @ the loss of your precious wife & loved one (Sheila, Mother &….) May her Spirit rest in a “Glorious Land of Peace”, beyond our human understanding. It’s where Angels meet our Heavenly Father. She is there now; smiling down upon you in remembrance of Love.

    God’s Comfort Always
    “On the behalf of Everyone in your [MS Society Family]”
    Lizzie Barron

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  4. Ruth Blakely says

    April 22, 2017 at 12:00 am

    I want to extend condolences for your loss. Sheila was a fierce woman who loved her family more than anything in the world. You gave her a wonderful send off and I’m sure she’d be pleased to know how many people gathered to help say goodbye. You sure didn’t chintz on the food. I’m glad I got to know her a little over the years.

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  5. MURIEL Stanley Venne says

    April 21, 2017 at 12:00 am

    To Tracy and all of your family.
    On behalf of all of our members of the Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women I wish to express our sympathy to all members of your family. We wish to join hands with you and comfort you in this time of unbearable loss.Like all women and mothers we know the heartache and sadness that is part of life. May I tell you how shocked and saddened I felt, having lost my own mother a few years ago. My deepest condolences from all of us.
    Muriel Stanley Venne, President IAAW

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  6. Jim & Ethel Wallace says

    April 18, 2017 at 12:00 am

    We are sorry to hear of your loss. A friend of mine since childhood, and we kept in touch over all those years. So many wonderful phone conversations, and even more frequent in the last 2 months. I will cherish the many memories I have of Sheila, as will Jim, having known her for the past 56 years. Our prayers are with you, as you move forward. God Bless you all.

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