January 11, 1940 – June 2, 2025
at the age of 85 years:
A private family service will be held at the Ashcroft Cemetery
Helgard passed away peacefully with her family by her side on June 2nd, at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital.
Helgard was born in Berlin, Germany to Bernard and Hildegard Zimmermann and immigrated to Canada in 1959, where she married Harry Schwarzlaff later that year. Living first in 100 Mile House, Cache Creek and then building a house in Ashcroft where they raised their children. Helgard proudly remained in that house for 55 years. In September of 2024, she sold that beloved house and moved to Salmon Arm to be closer to family. Although she was only lived in Salmon Arm a short time, she enjoyed the little city life and her new friends at Piccadilly Terrace.
Helgard is predeceased by her husband Harry, daughter Diana, her mother, father and two sisters
She will be missed by her son, Thomas Schwarzlaff, daughter, Rebecca (Becky) Friesen, son in law, Dean, grandchildren, Heidi (Dan), Daniel (Adele) and two great grandchildren, Violet and Dallas.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Shuswap General Hospital for their tremendous care and compassion.
Sending sincere condolences Becky. So sorry to hear the passing of your Mom. You and your family are in my thoughts. Hugs