Helen Weum

December 6, 1929 - November 7, 2019

Helen Weum peacefully passed away on November 7, 2019 at Presbyterian Homes in Bloomington, MN surrounded by her loving family. Helen was born on December 6, 1929 in International Falls, MN to John and Anna Boresiuk, and was the youngest of three daughters. She married Vernon Weum on September 10, 1947 at Zion Lutheran Church. Helen lived most of her life in International Falls where she retired as the Director of Woodland Park Apartments in 2000. She loved to bake for her family, friends and church community, and was known for her chocolate chip cookies and an expansive variety of bars and cakes. She loved to travel and enjoyed her trips around the country and abroad. A favorite memory was a trip to Washington DC for her 80th birthday. She was also fortunate to have2 unforgettable trips to Madagascar. Helen was known for her smile, kind heart and loving relationships. She enjoyed being part of two special groups, the “After 5 Club” and the “Tuesday Evening Ladies Literary and Cultural Society” with close friends. She was a long-standing, active member of Zion Lutheran Church and involved in the Altar Circle. Helen raised six children on her own after her husband passed in 1958. She loved her family and enjoyed every opportunity to spend time with her children and their families. She moved to the Twin Cities in 2015 to be closer to them in her final years. Helen was preceded in death by her husband Vernon Weum, parents John & Anna Boresiuk, parents-in- law Alfred & Amanda Weum, sister Mary Mahle, brothers-in-law Walt Mahle & Vernon Skrien, and dear friends Marjie & Bob Gerlach, and Orlando (Bud) Hokenson. Helen is survived by her children Ron (Joanne) Weum, Pam Pavleck, Jan (Famboara) Philibert, Tracy (Jim) Husing, Brad (Susan) Weum, Warren (Dianna) Weum, 16 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, sister Jennie Skrien, brother in law, Larry (Dee) Weum, numerous nieces, nephews and friends. A memorial service will be held at Oak Grove Lutheran Church, 7045 Lyndale Ave S, Richfield, MN 55423, on Monday at November 11, 2019. Visitation will be at 10:00am and service at 11:00am. A funeral service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, 530 6th St, International Falls, MN 56649, on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. Visitation will be at 10:00 am and service at 11:00. Interment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery.