Faust, Helen T. (Walsh) Age 83, St. Paul, MN and Houlton, WI, passed away December 3, 2016. Devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by parents, Ray F. and Helen A. Walsh; brother, Ray, Jr. (Jane); brother-in-law, Dick Faust; sister-in-law, Pat Reilly; and many close relatives and friends. Survived by husband of 62 years Malcolm 'Mac'; and children, Doug (Gloria), Patrick (Dona), Kathy (Tom) Averbeck, Mary (Tom) Rucke, Dan (Kim), Dennis (Debbie), Colleen, Terry (Kim), Tom (Lisa), Shannon (Joe) Coughlin, Kevin (Michelle), her dearly loved 27 grandchildren, and 15 cherished great grandchildren. Also survived by sister, Peggy Van Ort; brother, Dick (Carole) Walsh; brothers-in-law, Herb Faust and Ron (Bev) Faust; sister-in-law, Irene Faust; and many special nieces, nephews and special friends. Also, "12th child" Cindi Sonnek and her family, the girls in her High School Club and the girls in the Waldorf Club. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at the Church of St. Michael, 611 S. 3rd St., Stillwater, MN 55082. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, December 9, 2016 at Simonet Funeral Home, 6429 Osgood Ave. N., Stillwater, MN and also one hour prior to the Mass on Saturday in the church atrium. A luncheon will immediately follow the Mass. Private interment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Born in St. Paul on February 23, 1933, Helen grew up in "the country," (Rosemount), and moved to St. Paul in 7th grade. She attended St. Columba Catholic Grade School and graduated from Wilson High School in 1950. She worked at Waldorf Paper Company before getting married on June 26, 1954. Her life centered around faith and her family, volunteering countless hours at church, children's schools and in the community. Taking pride in her home, she also enjoyed baking, traveling, camping, entertaining and attending ALL special events and extra-curricular activities. She was a super-fan of Minnesota sports and Notre Dame football. She took special pride in her 100% Irish heritage, perfect penmanship, "Cookie Day," and family members' accomplishments and milestones. With a special blend of humility, compassion and generosity, she inspired all who knew her. She was an eternal optimist who offered hope in all situations, assuring family and friends "the Lord only gives you what you can handle." Her family had extra "protection" with an abundance of holy water and religious medals she provided. It was our distinct privilege to call her wife, mom, grandma and more. Many thanks to Dr. Priya Kumar, Dr. Thomas Zurbriggen, and Dr. Marco Guerrero and their teams, along with Lakeview Homecare and Hospice and the Gables at Boutwells for their genuine support, healing touch and loving care. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the American Liver Foundation. Mass intentions are appreciated. Simonet Funeral Home 651-439-7770