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Peggy Barton posted a condolence
Monday, May 6, 2019
Dear Terrilee and Steve and families,
Please accept our condolences on the passing of Helen. I know how much you will miss her. She was such a very special person - charming, full of energy and ever so talented.
Helen and I had a long friendship. I met her at Mason Methodist Church when our 5 year old boys were enrolled in church school. Later Helen convinced me to accept responsibilities on the Tacoma Youth Symphony Board. At about the same time we formed a birthday club with Sally Keen and Virginia Carter enjoying lunches together at least four times a year.
When they moved to Olympia, we saw less of them. After we had all retired, Helen and Irv and we bought season tickets to the Philharmonic series. We would go out to dinner, enjoy the concert and come to our house for dessert. It was always a special occasion to look forward to. After Irv died and I was still able to drive on the freeway, Virginia and I would visit Helen at Panorama City.
Helen was one of a kind. Generous to a fault - how many times did she arrive at a restaurant first and pay for our meal? Or take food to those who were sick? Or think of bringing a special touch for a birthday party? Or send flowers?
Helen was charming and gracious to all always including everyone in the conversation, going out of her way to be welcoming. It was a warm, wonderful feeling to be in Helen’s presence.
Helen’s care of Irv in a very difficult, long term situation draws my most admiration. Such devotion is something that most of us would be incapable of. She was strong, dedicated and determined. She was an angel and deserved a longer rest than she got.
I thank God for Helen’s presence in my life and send prayers of healing and comfort to the family.
Sincerely,
Peggy and Bill Barton
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Vickie Winters posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Dear TeriLee,
I was heartbroken when I learned of your dear Mother's passing. Today, I found her write-up in The Olympian and discovered that Helen was your Mom. In 1987, you and Dave were my landlords who shared their home with me and my kitten, Ivy. Little Brookanne was a baby then. She must be 30-something by now - hard for me to even believe. My Mother is at The Sequoia and I remember a fun incident with Helen. She was carrying four pieces of pie down the hallway from the dining room and I asked if I could help her. I convinced her to let me carry two plates assuring her that I was a long-time former waitress. We had a good laugh about that. She was expecting family and the dining room was giving away pecan pie - so lucky for the family to have that nice treat. Anyway, she was just lovely. And when I saw her room empty, it broke my heart. I spoke with Steve, who was there completing the move; we had a nice interaction, but I had not idea that he was related to you. How surprising life is - so many decades ago we knew each other and now I find you again in Sequim. I tried to find you to send best wishes and life status throughout the years, but I never had luck with the spellings of your name(s) and spelling of "Howat." I do remember your husband had Sequim relatives, now that I recall. Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy about losing your sweet Mom. I am so sorry.
But please know how much I appreciate you and Dave sharing your home with me all those years ago. I earned a Masters, bought a lovely home, and I have worked at a wonderful job in the State Legislature since 1991. I am retiring in two weeks.
I wish you well, Teri. Please give my best to Dave and to Steve - you could tell him I was that woman at Sequoia who chatted with him in the lobby.
Sincerely, Vickie Winters
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Chris Bratton posted a condolence
Saturday, April 13, 2019
Helen was a delight to know. My family lived next door for years. She and I walked the neighborhood together when she was available.
The kitchen windows faced each other.
It was fun to wave good morning with a raised cup of coffee.
She enjoyed cooking and sharing new recipes. One time she made tortilla soup. Irv and I were all smiles in appreciation, while we all three drank a pitcher or two of water trying to cool the spicy heat.
We laughed about that for years.
I miss her laugh.
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Linda Roberts posted a condolence
Friday, April 12, 2019
Your mother sounded so great. Lucky daughter. So sorry for your loss
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Cam Caughlan posted a condolence
Friday, April 12, 2019
Helen was my FIRST 2nd mom! She made me countless meals together with Scott, cheered us on at our team's T-ball, softball, basketball, and soccer games, took me on trips together with the family, and even offered me free piano lessons the summer when I was 6!
When the Wrights had to move away from Tacoma (after Scott's and my 5th grade year), Helen and Irv made a pact with my parents that they'd all help Scott and me continue to get together to grow in friendship. I spent one weekend a month in Olympia, and Scott one weekend a month with my family pretty much through our Junior high years. I'll never forget Helen's commitment to me and to Scott's and my best friend ship throughout the years.
Helen even came to my wedding in Arizona when Scott could not (due to military service) in 1988. And Kristen (wife) and I were thrilled when Helen and Irv moved down to Tucson for a season in 1989, where we got to hang out with them on a number of occasions as adult friends (Helen was still motherly to me even then, though!).
In my years of growing as an adult, my friendship with Helen (and Irv) became as prominent as my friendship with Scott (who lived on the east coast). And when we lost Scott in 2008, we talked on the phone frequently and got together on occasion to comfort one another (together with Irv and the Allsops and Howatts).
It's been a wonderful (and sometimes painful) ride through the years, but my life is richer and full of cherished memories because of Helen and her love for me through the decades.
She celebrated my decision to come to faith in Jesus as a young adult, and because we shared that relationship with Him, I look forward to being reunited with her one day!
Thanks, Helen, for being a fantastic second Mom!
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