Helene Galeiwa Jeske Obituary (1922 - 2016)

Helene Galeiwa Jeske Helene Galeiwa Jeske passed away on July 18, 2016 in Ogden, Utah. Helene was born on February 2, 1922 in Gingallen-Gedmin, Germany. She was one of 7 girls and one boy born to her parents Michael and Maria Schuschel Galeiwa. After surviving World War 2 she met her future husband, Rudolf S. Jeske, in Esslingen, Germany where she married him on March 31, 1956. They immigrated to the United States in October 1957 where they made their home in Ogden, Utah. In December of 1963 she became a naturalized citizen of the United States. While living in Ogden Helene worked as a waitress and cook at the mansion House for 26 years where she was well known for her delicious meals and pies she cooked. The last 6 years of employment she was employed at Ben Lomond High School as a cook. She was always either walking or riding her blue bicycle to and from work. She was a member of the Elim Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rudy. She is survived by one sister, Eva Purwins of Germany; brother-in-law, Hartmut "Harry" (Dorrene) Jeske and many nieces and nephews. Helene was loved much by her friends and family and will be missed. Till We meet again. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at the Elim Lutheran Church, 575 - 23rd St. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park, 100 Monroe Blvd. Special thanks to the care providers who cared for Helene; and a very special thanks to Lainey and Pilar who showed great love, care and friendship. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Helene Jeske Memorial Fund at the Elim Lutheran Church. Arrangements entrusted to Myers Ogden Mortuary. ServiceElim Lutheran Church 575 23rd Street Ogden, UT August 3, 2016 2:00 PM CemeteryMyers Evergreen Memorial Park 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 August 3, 2016