Helen Michael

Obituary of Helen Jean Michael

Helen, age 86, passed away January 7, 2014 in Olympia, Washington. She was born July 18, 1927 to Charles William and Alice Josephine (Norris) Morgan in Olympia. After graduating from Olympia High School, she married Virgil L. Michael on April 27, 1946. Virgil passed away June 10, 2006. During World War II, Helen was a “Rosie the Riveter,” assembling airplanes at Boeing. Later she was a school bus driver for Olympia, Tumwater, North Thurston and Griffin school districts. She enjoyed camping, bowling and being with family. Places of residence include Westwood Assisted Living, Friendly Village Mobile Home Park (six years), and on Kaiser Road (55 years). Helen is survived by sons, Gary L. Michael and wife Pat of Lacey, Washington, Terry L. Michael of Olympia, and Randy S. Michael and wife Gwenn of Olympia; daughter, Sandra J. Parkhurst of Olympia; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and sister, Frances Gronka of Lacey. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband; brothers, Jack N. Morgan and Ray Morgan; and sisters, Elizabeth Moultine and Nettie Williams. Please leave memories of Helen or condolences for her family in the Guestbook below.
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