Obituary of Helen Allum

Went home to be with her Lord and Saviour on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the Rev. Dr. Walter Allum of Waterloo and formerly of Dundas. Helen will be remembered and missed by Walter's children and their families, John (Suzanne) of Dundas, Peter (Barbara) of Hamilton, Mary (Bill) Nunn of Waterloo, Nancy (Rick) Frost and James (Susan McMurrich) of Winnipeg Manitoba. Dearly loved aunt of Elizabeth (Jackie) Barnes of Albuquerque NM. Predeceased by her parents, Captains Miriam and Timothy Oliver (Salvation Army), her sister June George and brother Arthur Oliver. Always a woman of deep faith, Helen followed a call to service after a career with CP Rail and enrolled as a student at Ewart College. Designated as a deaconess of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, she for many years served the people of the North end of Hamilton with love and devotion. When God's call came again, this time to the ministry of Word and Sacrament, Helen responded with courage and commitment. Upon completion of her theological studies, Helen, along with Walter, ministered to the congregations of Arthur and Gordonville. Beyond her own ministry, Helen was a loving wife and supportive partner to Walter in all of the work of the congregations to which they were called. She was a friend to all. A funeral service will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, 23 Meville St. Dundas, On. on Saturday, November 12, 2011at 1 p.m. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. A reception will immediately follow in the church parlour. Condolences for the family and in celebration of her life and ministry, memorial gifts may be made to Knox Presbyterian Church, Dundas, the Presbyterian College, Montreal PQ. or St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener and may be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445. "In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He will direct thy paths" Proverbs 3:6