Obituary of Helen G. Baszucki

Helen Genevieve was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada on June 23, 1936 to William and Sophia Beleyowski. Helen strove for academic excellence, even skipping sixth grade. She graduated as a Registered Nurse, did post-graduate studies, and became a Nursing Clinical Instructor. She married Paul Baszucki on September 9th, 1961 in Prince Albert. The family moved to the United States in 1969 after living in Montreal and Toronto. Before moving to Carmel most of her U.S. years were spent in Minneapolis. Helen was dedicated to family and creating and building a beautiful, supportive home. She was a partner and confidant to Paul in his career, even working a successful stint at Norstan. She attended church and bible studies for years. She was a very spiritual person and inspired good values in others.Helen was an avid gardener, craftsperson, cook and seamstress. She took part in weekly craft groups for 20 years, including “stitch and chat” and ceramics. She taught her grandchildren crafts, knitting, and appreciation of the earth. Her Carmel home is a memorial to her interior design sense and gardening vision. Helen had a kind and gentle spirit and always saw the best in people. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She loved her grandchildren and had unique bonds with all of them, oftentimes mentoring and supporting them. She was so happy to share her artistic and creative skills with them. She has unconditional love for her family and was so proud of them. Helen passed on peacefully in Carmel on September 4, 2020, surrounded by her husband and four children. Helen is survived by her husband, Paul, children David, Greg, Todd and Cindy, brothers Robert and Eugene, and 11 grandchildren. She was preceded by her sisters Marie and Carol. The family is grateful for the outpouring of warm memories and support from all of the people Helen touched over the years. Her spirit lives on with us. June 23, 1936 - September 4, 2020