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Vera Helstrom Obituary


VERA HELSTROM
November 11, 1931 ~ February 12, 2014
"Farewell to a remarkable mother, wife, and friend.
You will be dearly missed."

Vera Helstrom, 82, of Vancouver, WA, died at home with her eight children attending. She was born Nov. 11, 1931 in Christmas, AZ.
Vera was retired from the Barnes VA Hospital and a longtime member of the Vancouver Moose and Elks lodges.
Vera is survived by her three sons and five daughters, who will miss her grace, love, and humor.
A memorial service will be held Mon., Feb. 24, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Church, 400 S. Andresen Road, Vancouver, WA 98661. Gathering after service will be held at El Presidente, 312 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver.
Please sign her guestbook at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Feb. 21, 2014.
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You live on in each and everyone heart,thank you for every thing
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Deborah Hamilton

February 24, 2014

You will always have a place in my heart,You were the greatest grandma to my children and I am sorry I can not be there,but I am in ways that count,a part of you will live on in my children and they will never forget you,I loved you dearly,now you and my mom can finally have that chat,,see you on the other side,enjoy it with God all all that has gone on before you,and may you find that peace in Heaven with our wonderful GOD.

Deorah Hamilton

February 24, 2014

So sorry for your loss. This lady was a friend of my parents and I saw her and her husband all thru the years! There was always laughter when they were around. Teresa (Perry) White

February 23, 2014

Am so sorry for your loss. I have thought of her so often. Much love goes out to all her children. Louann Pesek

February 22, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Karen Frauen Johnson

February 22, 2014

Amanda Higuera

February 21, 2014

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