Grace Ellen Helker

Grace Ellen Helker, 82, was born May 4, 1933, in Oakland, Calif., and was raised in Concord, Calif.
She married Harlan Jim Helker on Sept. 8, 1952, and they were married 62 years.
A Conifer resident for 50 years, she enjoyed traveling with her husband, who was a pilot for Western Airlines, and joined him in places such as Honolulu and Anchorage. She also took several trips to Europe.
She was very involved in the Conifer extension of the Salvation Army, a Girl Scout leader, a 40-year member of the Conifer Area Chamber of Commerce a volunteer for the Kiwanis Golden K Club, and she helped organize the Conifer Historical Society.
She is survived by her husband, Harlan; two daughters, Lois Helker and Carol Helker Lyons; son Scott Helker; two granddaughters, Desiree Sky Maranda and Eleanor Helker; five great-grandchildren; and two brothers, John Leng Monday and Chris Peter Monday.
She was preceded in death by her father, George E. Monday, mother Maplet Leng Monday, sisters Delitha Gardner and Margaret Jane White, and brother Donald K. Monday.
A memorial service for Grace is planned on Sunday, June 14, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Conifer Community Church, 9998 Havekost Road, with a reception following.