Helen (Petrescue) Mertick , born December 25, 1921, passed away on January 28, 2009 at Moose Jaw Extendicare Nursing Home. Helen came into the world in Kayville, Sask. as the 16th child of George and Agafia Petrescue. She was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Alex, her son, George, at 13 months and 8 brothers and 7 sisters. She is survived by her children, Diane (Alby) Williams, Gerald (Elva), Cliff (Brigitte) and 7 grandchildren; Jeff (Elsia), Jayda (Justin) Mercier, Kelly-Ann (Graham) Sluth, Alexis, Jon, Thad, Diedre (Dom) Rubino and 6 great-grandchildren; Skye, Summer, Abby, Zoe, Valencia and Joseph. Much could be expressed about her hardworking drive and her exquisite cooking and baking, such as her unduplicated donuts and her garden which would make you "scared" how well it grew. Even more could be related about her experiences and determination of bringing the Good News of the Kingdom to others well into her 80's. As well, her older friends and family could talk to you at length about Helen's skill as an athletic baseball player and as a dancer light on her feet. But the epitome of Helen's exceptional character was never better experienced as when she would sit at the kitchen table with her children and her grandchildren, teasing and being teased, expressing her love, concern and simply having fun. Her most prominent desire all through her life was for everyone, especially her family, to get along in peace, love and forgiveness amongst each other. From this hope, she never wavered. Mom, it's time to rest. The paradise you faithfully looked to is so near. You fought the fine fight. Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Extendicare for all your love and compassion. Over the 15 months of her residing there, the phenomenal support and care given went way above the call of duty. Her caregivers were like family. Words cannot express our appreciation. Services to be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses at 200 Mulberry Lane and Thatcher Drive, Moose Jaw and will be presided by James Sikorski at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, February 2, 2009. For those so wishing, memorial donations may be made to Extendicare Family Support Group, 1151 Coteau St. W., Moose Jaw, S6H 5G5 or to the Kidney Foundation, 1 - 2217 Hanselman Court, Saskatoon, S7L 9Z9. In living memory of Helen, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home. Please sign the memorial register book at website: www.wjjonesandson.com (Obituaries). Dana Smith Funeral Director