Deceased 11/12/2003
Dr. Burton David Helleloid age 53, of International Falls, died Wednesday, November 12, 2003 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth, MN.
He was born on October 8, 1950 in Littlefork, MN. Burton graduated from Falls High School in 1969. He went on to receive his undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota in 1973. He graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School in 1977. He spent 1977-1980 completing a Family Practice Residency in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Burton was united in marriage to the former Rebecca McGee in 1979. In 1980, Burton returned to Int’l Falls to work as a family practice and emergency room doctor; where he has resided ever since.
Burton’s interests included time spent on Rainy Lake, working on projects at the Evangelical Covenant Church and at home. He helped his parents maintain their Rainy Lake home enabling them to live on the lake.
He was a member of the Evangelical Covenant Church, board member of KBHW Radio Station, and member of the Minnesota Academy of Family Practice. He was preceded in death by his parents; Stanley and Nancy (Axtell) Helleloid.
Burton is survived by his wife; Rebecca Helleloid of Int’l Falls, sons; Justin McGee of Clemson, SC, and Eric Helleloid of Int’l Falls, daughter; Rachel Helleloid of Int’l Falls, brothers; Dr. Charles (Kris) Helleloid of Int’l Falls, Dr. Duane (Dr. Katherine Campbell) Helleloid of Grand Forks, ND, sister; Dr. Ada (Chuck Elving) Helleloid of Two Harbors, MN., and numerous nieces and nephews.
Burton’s warm and generous nature and love of life will continue on through organ donation.
Comments
My enduring image of Burt is seeing him on his speed (or was it hockey) skates, skimming around Lyman Lakes in winter, oblivious to the frigid weather. Well, when you're from International Falls, I guess that anything Northfield can throw at you is pretty tame stuff. Burt was calm, quiet, and studious, and I'm happy to know that he went on to become a physician. I've no doubt he was a very good and conscientious one.
I share the same memory recorded by Rich NcCord. Burt was out skating when the temperature was -20 degrees! Burt was quiet but a good soul. HE sped at Carleton only one term.