Shannon Helfman

life story

In Loving Memory

Shannon Marie Helfman, age 51, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, February 13th in her apartment in West St. Paul, MN. She was born at 7:39am, March 17th, 1972 to Gayle (Draz) and Robert Helfman at Midway Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Shannon is survived by her 4 children; Tyra, Christopher, Christie and Jordan, her mother; Gayle, brothers; Danny and Todd, and best friend of 37 years; Heather. She is preceded in death by her Father; Bob, Grandmother's; Frances & Rose, Grandfather's; James & Robert, and life partner/father of her children; Erik.

Let us take a moment to reflect on the many ways Shannon has touched our lives and the lessons we can learn from her time with us. May we find comfort in knowing that she will never truly be gone as long as we keep her memory alive in our hearts and minds.

To Shannon, mom, daughter, sister, friend; we say farewell for now, but we will never forget the light you brought into our lives. May you rest in peace, and may we continue to honor your memory by living our lives to the fullest.

To the ones I love

"Hey, you guys, don't feel guilty,

It was just my time to go.

I can see you're all feeling sad,

I can see the tears flow.

My life's journey ended early,

The path I chose was short.

You all tried your best to change it,

But in the end, it was mine to sort.

I know I caused you sadness,

I know I caused you pain,

But I was captured by these demons,

And they wouldn't set me free again.

They took away my freedom,

They took away my choice,

And when they got their hooks in me,

You could hear it in my voice.

There were times I tried to fight them,

There was a time I nearly won,

But they came back, they overpowered me,

And I had nowhere left to run.

I haven't really left you guys,

I'm closer than you know,

I'll be the whisper in the wind,

I'll be everywhere you go.

One day you'll all forgive me,

One day you'll understand,

And when your time on earth is done,

I'll be waiting to take your hand."

memorial service

Celebration of Life

March 16, 2024

Park on Street

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Crescent Tide Cremation Services