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Capital-Sports
10-09-2009, 12:35 AM
I haven't seen Helen posting for a few months so I decided to google her name.

I ended up finding an obituary for a Helen Hanson out of Minnesota.

I know Helen was a breast cancer survivor and really hope it wasn't her.

http://fairmontsentinel.com/page/content.detail/id/506071.html?nav=5004

chakes89
10-09-2009, 01:22 AM
Really hope that isn't her

both-teams-played-hard
10-09-2009, 03:11 AM
A very nice lady. I don't want to believe it. But I fear that it is true.
Life is short, folks.

ironmanfan
10-09-2009, 06:56 AM
Ironically, I thought of her after watching the Twins/Tigers game the other night and it struck me that it had been awhile since I've seen her post to this board........I really hope that it wasn't her as well....

WadeInBmore
10-09-2009, 07:09 AM
oh-no!!! I hope that it isn't her. Do you think she is/was in her 50's as the obit says? Does anyone know where she lived? Chris do you have a way to contact her and make sure everything is alright...if so maybe you could ease all of our minds with a phone call?! Good looking out Capital Sports...but lets hope for once that you are wrong.

wade

staindsox
10-09-2009, 07:13 AM
I thought about her at work yesterday and was going to post last night when I got home, but forgot. I hope one of the admins can check for us.

skipcarayislegend
10-09-2009, 07:57 AM
I sure hope that wasn't her. I just emailed her and it bounced back. :(

sylbry
10-09-2009, 08:21 AM
I sold a bat to her a few months ago. She lived in Blue Earth.

5kRunner
10-09-2009, 08:51 AM
I sent a few emails a month or so ago and all went unanswered.

Hoping its all a coincidence.

sylbry
10-09-2009, 09:12 AM
Blue Earth is a town of 3,600. Two Helen Hanson's are listed in the phone book. The other Helen is 89.

staindsox
10-09-2009, 09:18 AM
Hey guys, bad news.

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/showthread.php?t=25643[/URL]

In a post, she said she graduated high school in 1971, so 56 is the likely age.

http://fairmontsentinel.com/page/content.detail/id/506071.html?nav=5004 (http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/showthread.php?t=25643)

Did someone say she was from Blue Earth?

Chris

[URL="http://fairmontsentinel.com/page/content.detail/id/506071.html?nav=5004"]

grenda12
10-09-2009, 09:27 AM
I sure hope that wasn't her. I just emailed her and it bounced back. :(

Same thing with me.

Jays1fan
10-09-2009, 09:29 AM
I too tried emailing her a few days ago and it bounced back.
She will be missed if this is her. A VERY Nice Lady.

suicide_squeeze
10-09-2009, 09:35 AM
I feel very blue this morning after reading this thread.

It appears we have lost a very wonderful person who happened to be a community member here. Althought I didn't know her, my gut tells me she was a wonderful person. Life is short. Reading such sad news places all the other silly stuff here in very clear perspective.

God bless you Helen, I hope you are with your father again right now.

joelsabi
10-09-2009, 09:46 AM
i was going to post something a couple of days ago about helen. hope she is ok and safe. nice woman.

skipcarayislegend
10-09-2009, 09:54 AM
I feel very blue this morning after reading this thread.

It appears we have lost a very wonderful person who happened to be a community member here. Althought I didn't know her, my gut tells me she was a wonderful person. Life is short. Reading such sad news places all the other silly stuff here in very clear perspective.

God bless you Helen, I hope you are with your father again right now.

Well said. If it is true, which appears to the case, we've no doubt lost one of our best and most passionate members.

Go Twins!!!!!! :)

sox83cubs84
10-09-2009, 11:42 AM
Really nice woman and a heckuva Twins fan. I only was in touch with her a short time, but I'll miss her as much as I will some of my decade-long friends.

Dave Miedema
Chicago area

ndevlin
10-09-2009, 12:21 PM
Last time she emailed me, was on Aug 17th., at which she told me she has been "laid low on chemo". Then I emailed her Sept 23rd and never heard anything back.

And yes, she is from Blue Earth.


Was one of the most pleasant people I've talked to. She put a smile on your face just reading a message from her. A super positive person.

CampWest
10-09-2009, 01:07 PM
Thanks for posting... Its nice to know, even though its horribly sad news.

I echo all the other nice sentiments expressed. She was a gem.

CampWest
10-09-2009, 01:11 PM
This was my favorite post of Helen's, from this year's D-Day thread...

cordovacollector (http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/member.php?u=4265) http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/images/statusicon/user_offline.gif vbmenu_register("postmenu_144941", true);
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 658


http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/images/icons/icon1.gif Re: D-Day
Quote:
Originally Posted by nyjetsfan14 http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/showthread.php?p=144921#post144921)
I sometimes feel like I am the only one out here that remembers, cares, and is proud.

I know the feeling. Anytime I stand and see the Colors march in - be it a parade or a ballgame - I fight to hold the tears back and wonder if I am the only one.

As a permanent remembrance since the day Dad died, when I stand for the National Anthem, I make it a point every single time to look at the flag and remember him.

The greatest treasure I own is a flag that flew on LST 351 when he served that is tattered and full of shrapnel holes.

dcgreg25
10-09-2009, 01:21 PM
Terribly sad news. While I emailed with Helen only a few times, she was a great person will ceratinly be missed. She had a great passion for many things (baseball, the Twins, life) and I will miss the passion and enthusiasm she brought to the board.

WadeInBmore
10-09-2009, 01:53 PM
My girlfriends aunt recently passed away from ovarian cancer and this thread got me thinking...

a lot of medical bills pile up and a lot of financial issues finally get resolved because they have to be and a lot of new expense get introduced. Anyways, perhaps GUU could hold an auction of her game used items (if there are no plans for them in her will) and give all the proceeds to her estate/family to help with the expenses that come with the passing of a loved one. Its just an idea...this entire thread kinda has me down a bit...and I was just trying to figure out a way that I/we could help if she did actually pass away.

Capital-Sports
10-09-2009, 02:39 PM
I had a bad feeling after not hearing from her for a while.

She was always full of life in our emails, and it was an honor to be able to correspond with someone so passionate about life.

If Wades idea about auctioning off her game used items doesn't work out, maybe we could hold an auction of our own, maybe some of us can send in an autographed item or game used item, and than have it in her honor, than send the proceeds to her family or donate it to a charity?

mariner_gamers
10-09-2009, 02:59 PM
I had a bad feeling after not hearing from her for a while.

She was always full of life in our emails, and it was an honor to be able to correspond with someone so passionate about life.

If Wades idea about auctioning off her game used items doesn't work out, maybe we could hold an auction of our own, maybe some of us can send in an autographed item or game used item, and than have it in her honor, than send the proceeds to her family or donate it to a charity?

I think this is a great idea and would be more than happy to donate.....

Davis

Dewey2007
10-09-2009, 03:23 PM
I agree with everyone's sentiments. This is indeed a very sad turn of events. You could tell from her posts that she was a very passionate collector and fan.

Does anyone know how to get in touch with Marty Cordova? I think it would be nice if he knew that his biggest fan passed away. Maybe he would be interested in donating something to help the family out if they need it.

allstarsplus
10-09-2009, 03:24 PM
I can't believe how time flies by and this news is so sad as that is indeed our Helen. My last email from Helen was in August and didn't hear from her in September.

Helen indeed was a Breast Cancer survivor but most don't know she had Multiple Sclerosis and at one time also menengitis and encephalytis.


We bonded so much when I disclosed to her something I hadn't shared with anyone else on the Forum and not many other people at the time. My families' summer shocker in June was that my young wife was diagnosed with Breast Cancer which happened to be the same type that Helen had.


Here was one of Helen's last email to me:


Andrew - My best wishes will be that it was something they were able to deal with entirely with the mastectomies and no need for any other treatment ... other than 1000s of hugs from you and your kids!

This weekend is our Relay For Life survivors walk. If I am able to be out there, I plan to have a luminary in Honor of Lisa - AllStar'sPlus wife!! I'll have them draw two pink bats crossed inside a heart.


Helen (not nosey ... just concerned and interested)

It is amazing how quick life turns and I will say a prayer for Helen as I now know why our communications stopped. I wanted to tell her that my wife had her 2nd surgery 2 days ago and is now cancer free.

A sad day.....

grenda12
10-09-2009, 03:26 PM
Her last post was 08-14-2009, 01:15 AM and her profile shows her last activity as 08-26-2009, 03:47 AM.

suave1477
10-09-2009, 03:52 PM
HELLO EVERYONE!!!

IT IS CONFIRMED I SPOKE WITH THE FUNERAL HOME AND HER SISTER.

It was Helen (Cordovacollector)

She will be missed as she was a passionate person about the hobby and life and being a member of this board.

Helen, Rest in Peace your in a better place now!!!

camarokids
10-09-2009, 03:53 PM
So Sad, you will be missed Helen!!! Very nice person she was!

I have a feeling that she is reading this thread in a better place! I believe it is true....

Maybe we can use this as a teachable moment to all of us, that life is precious and indeed too short.

Therefor we should ALL be nicer to each other on this forum!

yanks12025
10-09-2009, 04:03 PM
I never really talked to her much, but were all family on this board. R.I.P

grenda12
10-09-2009, 04:06 PM
Rest in Peace...

MiLe HigH
10-09-2009, 04:23 PM
RIP Helen...A Brave Fighter. I would be honored to donate things for expenses or breast cancer. Someone organize it?

both-teams-played-hard
10-09-2009, 04:37 PM
Helen mentioned the song, "Harmon Killebrew" that meant a lot to her. I located the song on a free MP3 site. I downloaded it on my iPod and listen regularly. It means more now than ever before:


http://beemp3.com/download.php?file=3092221&song=Harmon+Killebrew

AWA85
10-09-2009, 04:44 PM
I had a few deals with Helen and she was always great to deal with. It always became more of a conversation about why we liked certain players and how we felt about teams. She was great to deal with because the hobby meant so much to her.

She will be missed.

kylehess10
10-09-2009, 05:02 PM
Very, very sad news to hear, and very unexpected too. I've dealt with Helen a few times and she purchased a couple bats from me. She seemed like a very passionate collector and someone who was collecting for the pure joy of collection. She will be missed.

Lokee
10-09-2009, 05:23 PM
I enjoyed her posts but never spoke with her.

Rest In Peace Helen.

allstarsplus
10-09-2009, 05:24 PM
So Sad, you will be missed Helen!!! Very nice person she was!

I have a feeling that she is reading this thread in a better place! I believe it is true....

Maybe we can use this as a teachable moment to all of us, that life is precious and indeed too short.

Therefor we should ALL be nicer to each other on this forum!

Amen brother! Its amazing how sometimes some random acts of kindness can put a smile on someone elses face.

Seriously, make it a point to get on the phone with someone you don't know on here and try to get to know them. I had the pleasure of letting Helen know about my wife that created a bond that I will cherish. We had days of dozens of emails with a lot of personal messages.

Be the change......

kudu
10-09-2009, 05:29 PM
Very sad to hear. Rest in peace Helen and give Kirby a big hug for me.

thomecollector
10-09-2009, 05:40 PM
I recieved an email from Helen around late July, early August. She asked me to send her a wantlist of tickets that I was looking for. I sent her a list. But,never heard back. It never dawned on me that this could have happened. So sad. May she rest in peace.:(

chakes89
10-09-2009, 06:09 PM
I have been very sad after hearing the news

Losing a person like Helen is a sad day for the forum, the hobby and life in general

Rest in Peace Helen, you are in a much better place now.

metsbats
10-09-2009, 06:30 PM
I corresponded with Helen off the forum too. From all the posts it seemed she touched us all as evidenced by all the external interactions.

That's what makes this forum so special when we all get chance to meet someone special like a Helen Hanson.

She was a really nice and down to earth person.

We'll miss you Helen.

otismalibu
10-09-2009, 06:30 PM
It now makes perfect sense. The Tigers really never had a chance.

RIP Cordovacollector

Tay1038
10-09-2009, 08:04 PM
I'm very sadden to hear of Helen's passing. I will never forget our conversations! Rest in Peace my good friend.

Taylor

Capital-Sports
10-09-2009, 08:08 PM
She was a wonderful person.

RIP Helen, you'll always be missed!

sox83cubs84
10-09-2009, 09:16 PM
I agree with everyone's sentiments. This is indeed a very sad turn of events. You could tell from her posts that she was a very passionate collector and fan.

Does anyone know how to get in touch with Marty Cordova? I think it would be nice if he knew that his biggest fan passed away. Maybe he would be interested in donating something to help the family out if they need it.

Cordova has an address listed in Smalling's guide. Email me and I'll give it to you to contact him. He's just one state over from you in Nevada (though a bit of a distance on a north/south basis).

Dave Miedema
ballhawk396@hotmail.com

TNTtoys
10-09-2009, 09:37 PM
Sad to hear the news here too. I dealt with Helen off the forum as well.

May she rest in peace, she will be missed by many...

treant985
10-09-2009, 09:51 PM
I last received an email from her on 8/15...she was encouraging me to go after a guy who'd taken my money but wouldn't send the bats.

She was always helpful and always excited to learn anything new about her Cordova collection.

Rob L
10-09-2009, 10:08 PM
I had some contact with her thru the forum. I always enjoyed her posts. A more passionate and classy lady is hard to find. RIP Helen. You won't be forgotten.

frikativ54
10-09-2009, 11:13 PM
I had some contact with her thru the forum. I always enjoyed her posts. A more passionate and classy lady is hard to find. RIP Helen. You won't be forgotten.

Although I didn't know her personally, I remember cordovacollector from her various posts. I can say personally that life just isn't fair, and that deaths of people from cancer are senseless. At least she is no longer in pain, but it's a sad and tragic way to go.

skyking26
10-09-2009, 11:20 PM
I had one small dealing with Helen near the end of her life. We shared emails back and forth for a bit. I had no idea she passed away. I am saddened to hear of this.

RIP Helen.

RK

geoff
10-10-2009, 02:57 AM
I talked with her via email a few Times About Marty Cordova Bats And she was always very Nice In The Emails.

TriplexXxSports
10-10-2009, 03:06 AM
Good or bad, take it as a learning experience and move on in life
Both the experience has to be shielded and accepted as souvenir
Utilize bad experiences to improve today
Treasure good experiences for better tomorrow
And escort the life with confidence, honesty and pride

Happiness or Sorrow either cannot be borrowed
Life is incomplete without each other and both cannot be ignored
Both brings you different flavors and taste to life
Happiness keeps you sweet, Sorrow keep you human
Taste the life with varieties and not to be narrowed

Life is wonderful gift bestowed by God and honored by nature
Has to be respected and believed by every human and creature
Everyone’s role are defined and are here with the purpose, decided by creator
Educate the life on the laws of God and the laws of nature
Imbibe these laws of life by choosing God and nature as a tutor
In no way, one should violate the laws made by God and nature, rather then desiring to be a pauper

Live life with honesty, with purpose, with determination and pride
Live life with Joy, with happiness, with good values and principles
Live life to the fullest but within the laws of God and the nature
Your existence should be respected and honored for all the good work you render or did for self, family, friends & for the rest of the world during your tenure and the stay on this earth in this life.
Your exit should be without any guilt and you should die with peace, smile and satisfaction

No one can outrun their destiny
Think good, Do good and Be good, rest live it up to God to decide.

You will be missed by many, but let your spirit live on in those you have touched

ndevlin
10-11-2009, 04:01 AM
I actually have a bat in a mailing box with her name on it thats been sitting here waiting to be shipped for a couple of months until she was able to pay for it.

Its a sidewritten bat, and if we do end up having an auction for her, it'll go up.

3arod13
10-11-2009, 08:39 AM
Helen, Rest in Peace! My thoughts and prayers go out to her friends and family.

Although I never interacted with Helen, I enjoyed reading many of her posts. He was a thoughtful and loving person, who truly enjoyed life.

Truly a sad day!

Regards, Tony

joelsabi
10-11-2009, 05:58 PM
My girlfriends aunt recently passed away from ovarian cancer and this thread got me thinking...

a lot of medical bills pile up and a lot of financial issues finally get resolved because they have to be and a lot of new expense get introduced. Anyways, perhaps GUU could hold an auction of her game used items (if there are no plans for them in her will) and give all the proceeds to her estate/family to help with the expenses that come with the passing of a loved one. Its just an idea...this entire thread kinda has me down a bit...and I was just trying to figure out a way that I/we could help if she did actually pass away.

whoever had reached Helen's sister, can they relay this idea to her.