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Helen Wells Obituary
Born in Akron, Helen was the oldest of eight children of Arthur and Hazel Brown. Her surviving sisters and brothers are Paul Brown, Joe (Jean) Brown, Joanna Badger, Mina McClure and Mary Subotin. For 69 years, she and her husband Arthur, shared a full life with their five children, Joan (Chuck) Conaway, Carol (Wayne) Dotson, Bill (Dixie) Wells, David Wells and Don (Trish) Wells. Working at the flower shop in Goodyear Heights brought many silly bouts of giggles and laughter as well as times of hard work. Mom was never afraid of hard work. She was a strong and determined woman!!
Home, family and church were important to her. She created a home that was cozy, inviting and always open to anyone alone to share a meal, a holiday or a place to stay. Sundays midday meal after church brought on the delightful aromas from the kitchen. And, regardless of how many shared the meal, there were always leftovers. Playing the organ and piano also brought her lots of pleasure. When her children were small she would play the ``marching" song and every child within hearing distance would come marching. This same song initiated a long line of grandchildren as she played it over and over, getting faster with each repetition until they'd fall into a pile laughing and giggling. Her lap and arms were always full of any of the 18 grandchildren or 20 great-grandchildren. Helen loved to laugh and there was always something silly that brought a tickle to even the most serious of onlookers. Teaching Sunday School brought her much pleasure, too and she loved coming up with projects for her classes to make. Helen was truly a beautiful woman, both inside and out. We celebrate her life! She is at peace.
The Family wishes to thank the staff at Pleasant View for all their care and kindness.
Funeral service 11 a.m. SATURDAY at the Manchester Christian Church, 930 West Nimisila Road, with Kevin DeJournett officiating. Friends may call SATURDAY from 10 a.m. until time of the service at the church. Burial at Manchester Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Pleasant View Health Care Center, 401 Snyder Avenue, Barberton, OH 44203.
(Swigart-Easterling, 330-854-2356) www.swigarteasterlingfuneralhome.com
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Linda Boston
January 19, 2021
The years have passed and the Legacy reminder came into my email to remember the good times way back in the day. Have fond memories of those days at church with your family enjoying the music we sang/played. I often wonder what Don and Dave are up to. Years ago when a package was delivered, it was Dave standing at the door for the delivery service. What a coincidence!
Linda Stalf-Boston
February 1, 2012
Sending my deepest sympathies to your family during this difficult time.
Jinger Hoffman
January 29, 2012
To the Wells Family, My sympathy is with you all - thank you for sharing your parents with us all.
It is with a sad heart that I say "til we meet again" to a wonderful lady of our church, Helen Wells. She was my Sunday School teacher, my VBS teacher, the organist, youth group leader, deaconness -she was beautiful inside and out. She taught me many things and saved me from mistakes. I can't explain how much this woman means to me. Helen, I know you and Art are dancing on the streets of gold with our Heavenly Father. RIP Helen D Wells 1917-2012
Paulette Allen
January 27, 2012
To the Wells Family, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I only met her a few times but was impressed on how kind and loving she was. Your parents were the nicest people I ever met. Dan and Iris are out of the country now but I am sure they send there love and wish they could be here for you.
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January 26, 2012
Bill and Dixie, Robin and I send our sympathy to you and the rest of the family. Art and Helen were special people. They were so helpful during my ministry there at Manchester. God bless you and give you peace in this time of loss. Someday we will all be united in Heaven.
January 26, 2012
Oh how we wish we could be there to share some really special memories with you all. You know how very special Helen was to us and I never play the organ that I don't remember many special times at MCC. Love you all. Dalene and Richard
Pam Gardner (Headley)
January 26, 2012
Don,Dave and family...Your mother was a wonderful person. I remember all the good times we had as kids. She was a gem just to put up with us! God bless you at this time, and you KNOW she's in a better place.
Cynda Williams, LMT
January 26, 2012
To the family: It was such a pleasure to share conversations, laughter and memories with this wonderful woman. I looked forward to giving her a massage each week. I'm glad I had the priviledge. Be blessed, she's at rest now.
Linda Cannady
January 26, 2012
Bill and Dixie, it has been many years since I was in Ohio, but I do so remember Helen. Great Sunday School teacher and piano player. I had to stop and really do some thinking but I can close my eyes and see her beautiful smile as it has been so many years since I was there at MCC. May God give you all the peace you need in these coming days, and I know you all are a true testament to God's word.
John and Jan Adams
January 26, 2012
To the Wells family,
John and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. She was such a wonderful, kind and caring person. I will always remember both your parents as pillars of the community and esp will remember how much I admired their strong faith. It was something I looked up to very much growing up in the church with them. They were the BEST examples of what true Christians are. You will all be in my prayers and may the good memories keep you company in the tough days ahead.
Cathy Pack
January 25, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Treasure Collins
January 25, 2012
Your Mom, grandmother, great-grandmother was a warm and beautiful lady. She always greeted me with a smile and kind words. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Susan Hay Kallmeyer
January 25, 2012
Bill and Dixie, I'm so sorry. What a wonderful woman. Was she my piano teacher?
Susan Hay Kallmeyer
January 25, 2012
To Dave and his family We are so so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all . Rob and Jeri
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