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HELEN BUHR Obituary

Helen Margaret Buhr Helen Margaret Buhr, loving wife, mother and grand/great-grandmother, passed away Wednesday morning January 29, 2014 in Tacoma, WA at the age of 92. Helen was married for 69 years to Mr. Gerhart "Jeff" Buhr, a lifelong Tacoma resident. Helen Buhr was born in Pittsburg, CA, near San Francisco, on May 28th, 1921 to Frank and Jeannette Wilson, and graduated from high school there in 1939. She was the youngest of 6 children, four brothers, George, Frank, Edward and Tom, and one sister, Cecelia. During WWII, while in nurse's training in San Francisco, Helen served in the Navy Nursing Corps, where she met Jeff Buhr and married soon after on October 31, 1944. Helen is survived by her husband, Jeff Buhr, her children Tony Buhr (Linda) of Tacoma, David Buhr of Maple Valley, Jeffrey Buhr (Rita) of Lynden, Daniel Buhr (Debbie) of Tacoma, and Jeannette "Nettie" Buhr-Wagner (John) of Ocean Shores. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Helen was a wonderful, generous, dedicated, devoted, caring, nurturing, and hard-working wife and mother, not only with her own family, but shared this unbounded love with everyone, and welcomed all into her home. Two especially close family friends were Cesar and Sandy, but many more were blessed by her loving ways. She was an inspiration, and loved by all. Even with a large family Helen held a professional life as well, working for many years in Tacoma as a nursing aide, nursing assistant, and LPN in several area hospitals, and retired from Tacoma General in 1988. She enjoyed singing in the Tacoma Women's choir "Sweet Adelines." She also enjoyed reading and studying, always eager to learn new things such as languages, computers, and health and nutrition. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, February 3, 2014 at 11:00am at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 5510 N. 44th Street, Tacoma, WA. Rosary will be recited prior to Mass at 10:30am. Interment Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to Holy Cross Catholic Church. Please leave online condolences at www.gaffneycares.com. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.

Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Jan. 31, 2014.
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My deepest sympathies Buhr family. Kind regards

Sue OBrien

February 18, 2014

Buhr Family, please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of your Helen. On the occasion I would visit your house with Jeff “Bugs” she was always very warm and welcoming making one feel right at home. Know that your circle of friends thinking of you and wishing you strength in your hour of sorrow is wider then you may imagine because she was so wonderful to all.

Thomas Schreiber

February 3, 2014

So sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved wife Jeff. I remember the time you and Helen were kind enough to give me a ride home from seatac airport in 1970 for a surprise visit to my family while I was in the military, you both were so kind. Please accept my sincere condolences at this difficult time. Mark Casteel.

February 2, 2014

To the Buhr Family. growing up as a teenager I spent many hours in the Buhr home. Special times were spent with Mrs. Buhr in her kitchen. Here Ronnie have another Cookie. I was to be come know as the "Cookie Monster" Rest in Peace Mrs. Buhr, go be with the Angels in Heaven... Love Always, Ronnie Bingham

Ronnie Bingham

February 1, 2014

My memories of your mother are as fond as the day is long. She was a beautiful and kind lady. Thoughts and prayers to all of you.. Cindy (Petersen-Kelly) Miller

Cindy Miller

February 1, 2014

Sorry to hear of the passing of Helen! She was a good friend to our families!
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Bob Tibbits

January 31, 2014

What a lovely and beautiful tribute to an amazing woman. I am a good friend to her daughter Nettie, and last night actually had to ask Nettie what her mother's real name was as I have only ever know her as "Mom". I think that speaks volumes about the kind of woman she was and how she will always be remembered. Love and prayers to all as we say goodbye to this amazing woman.. rest in peace Mom.

Patty McGallian

January 31, 2014

Jeff and Family, I was saddened to hear of the passing of Helen. You were good friends of my parents, Corona and Jim Kononen, when we all belonged to St. Leo's parish. My deepest sympathies to you all. Kris Kononen

Kris Kononen

January 31, 2014

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