Virginia H. Malm
January 19, 1925 - May 17, 2020
Virginia (Ginny) Mary Helterline Malm passed away May 17, 2020. Ginny was born January 19, 1925 on the Helterline family farm in Plains, Montana. Ginny was the second daughter of John and Rose Helterline. Ginny was one of 10 children that were raised on the family farm. Ginny learned to cook, sew, quilt, and do woodworking while living on the farm.
Wanting to assist in the efforts in WWII Ginny went to Idaho to be trained in welding after graduation. However, the class was filled and she was trained in making rivets. After training Ginny went to Wyoming where she worked making rivets.
After WWII she came to Salt Lake where her older sister, Kate was living. It was here in Salt Lake that she had her 4 children and raised them as a single Mother. She worked at Utah Woolen Mills as a seamstress. Ultimately, she attended Trade Tech while taking in sewing to support the family. After graduation she was hired by First Security and worked there until her retirement.
After retirement she traveled extensively going to Italy, Ireland, Australia, Hawaii, and one of her favorite places Alaska. Every summer she left Salt Lake for a month to stay with her sister Joan in West Virginia where they would spend the month quilting and traveling around the state. Over the years she amassed a large number of friends through the Cathedral, during her travels, and in the Avenue neighborhoods where she resided.
Ginny was a devout Catholic working for years at the Cathedral of Madeleine in many capacities. Ginny was elected Woman of the Year for the Cathedral in 1978. In February 2007 she was admitted to the Order of St. Cecilia.
Ginny is preceded in death by her parents John and Rose Helterline, sisters Mary Lou Helterline and Kate Pemberton, brothers Donald Helterline, John Helterline, and Maurice Helterline, and 2 grandchildren David Malm and Kimberlie Brown. Ginny is survived by her 4 children and their spouses David (Martha), Jane Addison (Ray), Donald Malm (Margaret), and Dennis (Cheryl), sisters Joan Jackson, Carol Sanders, and Peg Garrison, brother David (Shirley) Helterline, by her grandchildren Shawn, LeeLa (John), and Tina, 9 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and friends.
A celebration of Ginny's life will be on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 11:00 am at The Cathedral of the Madeleine, 331 East South Temple, Salt Lake City. Ginny will be laid to rest following Mass at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
In Loving Memory
Yeah that was such a role model and mentor to women at Cathedral. Her hands-on and crafted items for our craft fairs were always sought after and I’m sure everyone in the parish must on one of her teddy bears. She was such a genuine person and she always expressed gratitude when we saw each other Had hoped to go see her but then Covid isolation hit. Our deepest sympathy to her family made her new life in Christ be glorious. She was joined enroute to heaven with another dear Cathedral Friend Nancy Leary
My heart is broken. Virginia was always so kind to my family. My sister Kattie just adored her and passed that love onto my niece. She was a wonderful talented woman, who was just as kind to me after my sister passed. She will be missed!!!!!
Dear Family - I went to school with Dennis and fondly remember Virginia as being a very devoted mom who worked very hard for her family. She was also a good friend of my mother, Nancy Leary. Both women died within days of each other and will be missed.
I haven't seen Virginia in more than 20 years, but remember her as a kind friend who was very caring about other people. May she feel the prayers and love of all she befriended. My condolences to her family.
Virginia was a friend like no other. Instead of only tears, I focus on many years of memories including her warm smiles, impeccable sewing, delicious cooking , travels, reading, puzzles and above all her love of God and ability to nurture others. I met Virginia delivering unneeded fabric from another friend who was moving. From our first meeting, I found a gracious kind soul I am grateful to have included me in her life. What a wonderful kind woman. Heaven has a special angel.
In Loving Memory
