1944 – Helen Tessman (nee Roth) – 2022
Helen Tessman, beloved wife of Karl Tessman passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at the age of 77 years. She leaves to cherish her memory two sons and two grandchildren, Todd (Donna) Shurvell and their son Carter, Scott (Cheryl-Ann) Shurvell and their daughter Harlow; Karl’s daughter’s Angela (Trevor) Rayner, Alison (Donovan) Harty and their families; one brother Adolf (Margaret) Roth; two sisters, Hilda Mueller and Katherina Kroll; a brother-in-law Norman and sister-in-law Violet as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband Ronald; one brother Gottlieb and two sisters, Anna and Rosa. Helene (her original first name) was born on October 31, 1944, in Creglingen, Germany and immigrated to Canada with her family settling in Medicine Hat, Alberta in October of 1951. She grew up in Medicine Hat’s “the Flats” and following high school met Ronald Shurvell on a VIA train enroute to Calgary. Helen married Ron in 1967 and moved to Winnipeg to start her life. She worked as a florist for Broadway Florists prior to starting Charleswood Florists with Ron in 1973. They both ran Charleswood Florists for 22 years. In 1995, Helen and Ron sold the flower shop and moved to Winnipeg Beach, MB to start Ronny Rae Restaurant. The restaurant was located on the Winnipeg Beach Boardwalk and served beachgoers for almost ten years. In 2004, Helen and Ron decided to move back west to Irvine, Alberta where they ran Prairie Kettle Restaurant, including a fuel station and grocery store. They ran the business for two years before deciding to retire in Irvine. While living in Winnipeg and Irvine, Helen made many great friends. She spent the summer months camping and fishing including some vacation trips to the US, Mexico and Columbia. Following the passing of Ron in 2010, Helen married fellow class-mate Karl Tessman in Medicine Hat. She enjoyed many retirement years with Karl, family and friends. She especially enjoyed the road trips with Karl around Alberta and to Montana to watch Karl’s grandchildren play baseball. Helen was always inquisitive and interested in people. She had the kindest heart and always had a smile on her face. She enjoyed gardening and her time relaxing on the outside patio. Helen made sure no one was ever hungry at her house. At Helen’s request there will be no funeral service. Helen will be silently remembered by her family and friends. Donations in Helen’s name can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Helen Tessman, or you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence.

• Date : 2021-10-11
• Location : Medicine Hat, Alberta

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