Helen Bjorkman
Posted By tatemortuary on October 22, 2010
Helen “E” Brown Christensen Bjorkman 1923 – 2010
Our loving mother, grand & great-grandmother and friend joined her family in Heaven Oct 22, 2010 after a short illness. Helen was born Aug 23, 1923 in Richfield, UT to William Eugene and Verlie Roena Hatch Brown. She was one of eight children. She married Dwayne Christensen on Oct 21, 1942 in the Manti Temple. She married Hal Bjorkman on November 28, 1962 in Provo, UT. They both preceded her in death. She was known for her hospitality, sense of humor, and beautiful needle work. She loved to sing, dance, the changing colors of the mountains, the simple things in life. Most of all she loved her large family and her Heavenly Father. In spite of all the adversity in her life she always remained full of love and grace and never fell to temptation. She is survived by her children: Rita (James) Blanton, Dee Ann (Carl) Speed, Leslie Joseph, Nancy (Carlos) Madrid, Robert (Candi) Bjorkman, Steve (Karen) Bjorkman, Libby Richards, Becky (Andy) Bradbury, Johnny Bjork, Matthew Bjorkman; 51 grandchildren, 66 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She is also preceded in death by her parents, siblings, four children, two grandchildren and two sons-in-law. The family wishes to thank the staff at the Rocky Mountain Care Home for the wonderful loving care they gave Helen the last five years. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to Rocky Mountain Care Foundation 350 East 300 South Ste 100 Bountiful, UT 84010, or the Huntsman Cancer Center. Funeral Services will be held Friday Oct 29, 2010 at 10:00AM at the Picket Lane Chapel, 240 Interlochen Lane, Stansbury Park, UT. A viewing will be held one hour before the services at the chapel. Interment in the Provo City Cemetery.
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I have enjoyed Mrs. Bjorkman as we would put on programs on for the residents at the RM care facility. She was really so sweet and so gentle. She would always come up to us after the program and would love to visit. We missed her several weeks ago and heard this past weekend she was no longer a resident there. I loved her cane, so colorful. My Grandmother’s maiden name Bjorses, so I felt a little of a kin ship with our Scandinavian connection. As I said she was so sweet and gentle, I don’t think she had a mean bone in her body. You are truly blessed to have had such a sweet, gentle mother. Your memories of her will bless you and carry you through this trying time.
Diane,
I want to thank you for all the kind words you sent about my mom Helen Bjorkman.
she loved music and being able to sing along with your group. She talked about your group all the time and invited me to come and join in, which I did when I could. I have to agree with you, Mom was kind and sweet. She was a people watcher and loved children. I*m doing ok and know she is in a better place. She didn’t have to suffer a whole lot if any and it was time for her to go. Its been 56 yrs since my father died. I feel they had a wonderful reunion. She lost the last member of her family in April, so that reunion with all her loved ones must have been wonderful as well. Again Thank you for your kind words. Sincerely , Rita Blanton