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Helen Kluge Obituary

Helen Kluge was born July 25, 1919 to Clyde and Margaret Cory in Bellingham, Washington. She passed peacefully January 17, 2015. Helen was a member of the first class of Bellingham High School. She graduated from the University of Washington. Helen Cory and Harry Kluge both grew up and fell in love in Bellingham. It was a match meant to be. They married during World War II and together raised their only child, Kathleen. Following the end of the war the family lived in Snohomish and Everett finally settling in Mukilteo, Washington. Helen joined the Mukilteo Presbyterian Church, Mukilteo Garden Club, Mukilteo Friends of the Library, Assistance League of Everett, Everett Literary Guild, and Friendship Club. She continued her membership with the University of Washington Alum Association, and Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. She enriched her life with friends, was part of many Bible study groups, and took advantage of any opportunity to play bridge. Crossword puzzles and her beloved Seattle Mariners were always a source of enjoyment. Helen was a social worker for the Dept. of Social & Health Services and poured her heart and soul in to the placement of foster/adoptive children. Helen and Harry spent their leisure days at their cabin in Index. Harry caught steelhead and Helen cooked them to perfection for friends and family. Following Harry's passing Helen assisted with the remodel of her home, tended the garden, and kept active with friends. She embarked on several trips with her church group to include Italy, Greece and the Holy Lands. When the time did come to relocate she would cherish the over 50 years she lived at her Mukilteo home. She lived her remaining years at Harbour Pointe Retirement Home in Mukilteo. Helen had just moved to Hillside Adult Family Home near her daughter when she passed. Helen was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harrison; sisters, Margarite and June, brother Ray; and grandson Charles Jr. Helen is survived by her daughter, Kathleen and husband, Charles; granddaughter, Shelly and husband, Daniel; great grandchildren, Jessica, Analisa, Amanda and Kayla, sister-in-law, Avis; nieces, Claudia, Sheila, Linda, Susan, and Michelle, nephew, Phil along with numerous other nieces and nephews; and many wonderful friends. A Celebration of Life will be at the Solie Funeral Home 3301 Colby Avenue, Everett, WA 98201, January 31, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be sent to the Mukilteo Presbyterian Church, 4514 84th St. Mukilteo, WA 98275.

Published by The Herald (Everett) from Jan. 21 to Jan. 25, 2015.
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Kathy and Charles
I have many great memories of Aunt Helen and Uncle Harry. She and Uncle Harry are reunited again in Heaven and watching over the family!
Ray and Diane Pohl
Clatskanie, Oregon

January 26, 2015

Dear Kathy,
I remember living next door to you as a child. You and my sister Kandy being such good friends. I am so sorry for your loss. May you fnd comfort knowing she is now in the hands of our Savior.
My prayers are with you.

cindy Marchand MacKenzie

January 24, 2015

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Barb & Joe Belinc

January 24, 2015

Dear Charles and Kathy.
I know how much you loved and cared for your mother and what a tremendous loss her death means to you. She is totally in the Lord's hands now. Hopefully that knowledge will be comforting to you.
Lovingly,
Kal

Kalman Leichtman

January 23, 2015

Auntie Helen was a wonderful, kind person. We will always cherish our memories of her and Uncle Harry.

John and Sherry Kluge

January 22, 2015

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