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Helen Welch Obituary

HELEN MAE WELCH NOV 6, 1907 - OCT 6, 2010 Helen Passed away in her home in La Grange on Oct. 6, 2010. She was born in Alvarado, Ca. She met Bill Welch in 1939. They were married May of 1940. They moved to La Grange in 1944. Helen was employed at the La Grange Gold Dredge. Later she became the postmaster until retirement. She is survived by her daughter Marilyn Welch Baba (Bill) and 3 grandchildren, Brandon Baba, Shay Wilson, Shelley Fulton. Visitation will be held at Franklin & Downs, 1050 McHenry, Modesto on Monday, Oct. 11, 2010 from 5-8pm Gravesite Services will be Tuesday Oct. 12, 2010 at 11am at St. Louis Catholic Cemetery in La Grange. Remembrances to La Grange Museum or your favorite charity www.modbee.com/obituaries

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Published by Modesto Bee from Oct. 10 to Oct. 11, 2010.

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October 12, 2010

As a child growing up on the banks of the Tuolumne River, you can only imagine how our families and townspeople shaped our lives. Helen Welch was one that showed us we were all part of something sweet and timeless and gave us meaning and significance. She always made us kids feel special and was always interested in what we were doing. Whenever we traveled, she made sure we went off with a good breakfast and made the journey enjoyable. Oh, those summers in the mountains!

We'll all miss that ever ready smile, that twinkle in her eye, but know that she enjoyed a long life that enriched the lives of all that knew her.

I don't know what Heaven looks like, but I'm sure Helen does!

My wish to the family is that soon you will find peace in your heart that will settle your soul.

Rita Murphy
Modesto

October 11, 2010

Helen was a most amazing woman. She was a very special person and will be missed but now has joined Bill in heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are with Marilyn, Bill, Brandon, Shay and Shellie and the many people whose life Helen touched. Love, Dave and Denise Johnson

Howard&Donna Hoover

October 10, 2010

Helen was certainly blessed with a long life. May God be with your entire family at this time and always.

JAMES SIMPSON

October 10, 2010

Helen's in heaven with Bill now hand in hand,for eternity with the Lord Jesus no more pain no more sorrow.

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