James "Jim" Helland

Jim Helland, 67, Harwood, ND, passed away Thursday January 14th, 2021 at Hospice House Fargo, surrounded by family. Jim was born on January 11th, 1954, to Warren Benjamin “Bud” and Betty (Golliet) Helland, in Fargo, ND. He attended Moorhead Public Schools and graduated from Moorhead High School in 1972. He later attended Moorhead State University and North Dakota State University. Jim married Debbie Nelson on August 5th, 1972. Together, they had two daughters, Jamie Ann and Jenny Beth. In 1992, Jim met the love of his life, Cynthia Gigler, and asked her to marry him. They shared their lives together until he finally wore her down enough to marry him on April 21st, 2018. Jim was a Purchasing Agent for several companies over the years. He worked for Fargo Assembly Company for over 30 years, Cobra Hose and most recently had retired from TE Connectivity in January of 2020. Growing up, Jim enjoyed hunting and fishing with his father and cherished the memories. In his later life, he enjoyed his horses, dogs and other pets he had along the way. He loved his many trips to the mountains with his wife Cyndi. Most of all, he loved life and the people surrounding him. He was a gentle soul and loving husband and father. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bud and Betty; sister Nancy; brother David; and grandson Ryder James Helland. Jim is survived by his wife, Cynthia Gigler, Harwood, ND; daughters, Jamie (Connor Wenglewick) Larson, Glyndon, MN and Jenny (Frank) Thomas, Moorhead, MN; sisters, Ann (Kevin) Johnson, Bemidji, MN and Laurie (Mike Laliberte) Geyer, Fargo, ND; six grandchildren, Skyler and Rain Larson, Maeve Wenglewick, Christopher, Tracy and Tyler Thomas; and three great-grandchildren, Tracy, Rory, and Avianna. Service to be decided at a later date due to Covid-19.