Helen Petiprin

Helen Petiprin of Unionville, age 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Covenant Health Care - Cooper in Saginaw with her loving family by her side. Helen was born October 27, 1931 in Caro, the daughter of the late John and Jessie (Roman) Timko. She was united in marriage with her high school sweetheart, Morris Ames Petiprin, on July 23, 1949 at Bethel United Methodist Church. Morris preceded her in death on February 1, 2015. Helen was a farm wife, immensely dedicated to her husband and children, who would often be found carrying food to the fields, leaving no one hungry. She also worked for twelve campaigns, from 1971-1983, in the lab at Michigan Sugar Company. Helen was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church for sixty-six years, was a 4-H leader in her younger years and visited Washington D.C. with the group. Helen's life was spent caring about the needs of others, especially her family, and she loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Sunday was known as a family day and family events were sure to include Helen. She will be deeply missed. Helen is survived by three children and their spouses, Cheryl & Craig Wilder of Unionville, Chris & Nita Petiprin of Caro, Rodney Petiprin and his fiance, Rose, of Caro; twelve grandchildren and their spouses, Jeff Adams, Joey & Julie Adams, Chris & Jamie Wilder, Joel Wilder, Kristti & Jason Bush, Farrah Church, Robin & Douglas Ostrander, Brian & Amy Petiprin, Shayna & Thomas O'Connor, Jennifer & Daven Wardynski, Valerie & Tala Sakala, Tina & Mark Becker; twenty-six great-grandchildren, with one more on the way; four siblings and their spouses, Ernie & Helen Timko of Georgia, Margaret Botsford, John & Veda Timko, Virgil Timko, all of Caro; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Helen was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Catherine Petiprin, one granddaughter, Tiffany Petiprin; and one brother, Steven Timko. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at the Sutton Sunshine United Methodist Church in Caro with Rev. Dorothy Thon officiating. Burial will follow at a later time at Almer Township Cemetery. The family will be present to receive friends at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro on Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the Bethel United Methodist Church. Visitation Information Date: Friday, May 13, 2016 Time: 4:00 pm End Time: 8:00 pm Ransford Collon Funeral Home Address: 989-673-2175 | Map The family will be present to receive friends at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro on Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. Service Information Date: Saturday, May 14, 2016 Time: 11:00 am Sutton Sunshine United Methodist Church Address: 2988 Colwood Rd Caro, MI 48723 989-673-6695 | Map Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at the Sutton Sunshine United Methodist Church in Caro with Rev. Dorothy Thon officiating. Cemetery Information Date: Saturday, May 14, 2016 Burial will follow at a later time at Almer Township Cemetery.