Obituary of Helen Welter

Born December 23, 1916, in Portland, Oregon, Helen Welter passed away October 24, 2014, in Rochester, Washington, at the age of 97. She resided in Woodland, Washington for 25 years, and in Rochester for nine. Helen earned a BS degree in 1940 from Oregon State University. She married George N. “Jud” Welter on May 10, 1942, in Hermiston, Oregon. She taught school in St. Helens and La Grande, Oregon, and was a homemaker. She loved sewing, growing vegetables and flowers, and hunting elk. She was a member of the Altar Society at St. Phillips Catholic Church in Woodland. Helen is survived by son, Jack Welter of Kelso, Washington; daughters, Kaye Maunakea of Littlerock, Washington, Sam Gordon of Fort Meyers, Florida, and Terri Wilkes of Deer Park, Washington; nine grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Jud Welter; daughter, Lynn Anne Welter; and grandson, Mana Maunakea. Please leave memories of Helen or condolences for her family in the Guestbook below.