Helen Dee Deweese

Helen Deweese Obituary

DEWEESE, HELEN DEE Chelsea, Michigan
Helen (Sosnoski) DeWeese, 96, died on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at the Chelsea Retirement Community (CRC) in Chelsea, Michigan. Born in Freeland, Pennsylvania in 1916, she was a graduate of the Philadelphia Hospital School of Nursing. Early in her career, practicing as a surgical nurse, Helen met and married Dr. Marion S. (Bill) DeWeese, the love of her life, while they both were working at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. During their journey together they resided in Texas, where Helen pursued additional education, earning a bachelor's degree. They later lived in California and Missouri but returned to Ann Arbor, which they always considered as their family home. Helen was active with numerous charitable organizations throughout her life. She always looked forward to spending time with family and friends, sewing, reading and traveling to special places with her husband Bill. She was a nature lover who enjoyed gardening, nurturing her wildflowers and feeding the raccoons and squirrels that visited her daily. At the family cottage, on Traverse Bay, she looked forward to her walks on the shoreline in search of Petoskey stones and each winter she enthusiastically scoured the beach for special sea shells on Sanibel Island, Florida. Helen was preceded in death by Bill, her husband of 61 years in 2002, sister Stella and brothers Anthony, Walter and Alfred. She is survived by her sister Laura of Freeland, Pennsylvania; and three daughters, Diane (Bob) Ryan of Holland, Michigan, Dawn (Dudley) Holmes of Chelsea, Michigan and Pamela (Geoff) Gorse of St. Louis, Missouri. She dearly loved her seven grandchildren, Christopher Ryan, Kelly (Nick) Schetzsle, Heather Holmes, Scott (Meghan) Holmes, Kevin (Maleeda) Holmes, Gwendolyn and Sabrina Gorse and three great-grandchildren, Ryan Hope Schetzsle, Drew Schetzsle and Oliver Holmes. Helen will always be remembered as a kind hearted, loving and dedicated spouse, mother and grandmother. She loved life and the time she had with family and friends. She will be missed by all those who knew her. Additionally, Helen's family wishes to thank Arbor Hospice and the wonderful staff at CRC for the tremendous care and concern shown to their mother. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Cole Funeral Chapel.

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Published by Ann Arbor News on Oct. 28, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Helen Deweese

11 Entries

Stephen Reading

October 23, 2013

My dear Dawn, Diane and Pam! I was your neighbor for so many years on Heatheridge. I still live in Ann Arbor near Gallup park. It would be wonderful if we could get in touch once again. My email is "[email protected]". I loved your family, your dad and mom and you three girls. Can we reconnect.

Much love to you! Stephen Reading

February 22, 2013

Dear Diane, Dawn and Pam,
Bill and I appreciate the note you sent regarding your Mother's passing.
We have many fond memories of your parents while living in Columbia, Missouri. Your mother was always gracious and caring to us. We will miss her yearly Christmas greetings. She loved you all very much and I am sure she will always be part of your lives.
Bill and Kate Walsh

Boyd Terry

February 7, 2013

Carolyn and I visited Helen in Ann Arbor shortly after Bill died. We have continued our friendship with Christmas cards over the years. Bill and Helen were such gracious hosts in Columbia MO where I began my academic career with Bill. Fond memories are not forgotten of lives well lived--well done Helen, Join Bill and continue the good work.

Sherry (Stone) Linville

November 5, 2012

I will always remember her as a special lady! Tried to call her when we were in Ann Arbor a year ago but there was no answer.
Loving thoughts are with your family!
Your cousin,

Laura Murhy

November 1, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

Beth DeWeese

October 29, 2012

Such sad news. We have happy memories of our year in Ann Arbor when we were able to spend time with Aunt Helen and Uncle Bill. They were special people. We send our sympathy and love to Diane, Dawn, Pam and families. Cousin Beth DeWeese & Eric, Tim and Molly Sorensen

Steven Thomson

October 29, 2012

Hi girls...it's Steve (Thomson). I've not seen you in such a long time. I remember our visits to Ann Arbor to hang out with you. You were all so pretty. I'm so sorry to here about your mother, my aunt. She was so nice to me and Beth. I hope her passing isn't too hard on you. All my love to you in this saddest of times.
Cousin Steve

October 29, 2012

Bill and Helen Deweese were very kind and supportive of me during my schooling and training in medicine at Michigan. I will never forget them. Frank Pauli

Beth Tracer

October 29, 2012

Dear Diane,Dawn,Pam and family,

My deepest condolences over the loss of your mother. I was thinking of Aunt Helen yesterday, and was sadden to see today, that she passed away on Saturday. I know all of you have wonderful memories and stories to tell of your mom and dad, and how lucky for all the kids to have had the chance to know both of them.
My love to the family.
With sympathy,
Beth Thomson Tracer

Stephen Reading

October 29, 2012

Dawn, Diane and Pamela! I am sorry to hear that your mom has passed. I was your neighbor on Heatheridge for so many years - you may even recal when your Dad caught my brother, Mark, when he put a nick in your picture window when he thought his BB gun wouldn't shoot that far.

I am so pleased to hear of your whereabouts. Over the years I have wondered where you three girls were.

anne weller

October 28, 2012

we are so sorry to hear of Helen's passing. She was a very special lady and we know she will be greatly missed by her whole family. Hope she was able to realize Drew was born. She loved her family so much. We will remember all of you and Helen in our prayers. Our LOve to all of you,
Gordon and Anne Weller

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