Jacqueline "Jackie" Eider

Jacqueline Emma Eider, 87, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, May 12, 2019 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND.

Jacqueline Auger was born on April 13, 1932 to Ernest and Emma (Pepin)Auger in Walhalla, ND. Jackie grew up and received her education in Walhalla, ND.

Jackie married Wilbert Helgoe on September 27,1951 in Cavalier, ND. Together, the farmed and had five beautiful children. They were married for 29 years before they parted ways.

In 1980, Jackie moved to Grand Forks, ND, and began working for Driscoll Brother Farms in East Grand Forks, MN. Jackie worked for 30 exceptional years before retiring at 80 years old. While living in Grand Forks, Jackie met the love of her life. In April of 1983, Jackie married Lawrence Eider. They were married for 22 years before his passing.

Jackie enjoyed music, dancing, walking, baking, attending church, sewing, playing bonko with friends, and loved spending time with her family.

Jackie is survived by her five children: William Helgoe of Drayton, ND, Raymond Helgoe of Grand Forks, Janet (Larry) Gadaire of Grand Forks, Richard (DeeDee) Helgoe of Cavalier, Rodger (Patty) Helgoe of Cavalier, 10 grand children and several great grandchildren, sister Judynne (Harold) McNamara, of Grafton, and Atheline “Missy” Carik of Joliette, IL several nieces and nephews, 2 step-children: Richard (Patty) Eider of Grand Forks, and David (Marilyn) Eider of Eureka, MT.

She was preceded in death by her parents, infant brother Allard Ernest and her husband Lawrence.

Jackie will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She will be remembered by her contagious smile and love for life.

Funeral Service will be held Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at 4000 Valley Square, Havig-Heen Chapel.
Visitation will be held 1 hour before the start of the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Grand Forks Chapter of NAMI.