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Helen Reeves Obituary
Helen Owens REEVES 1924 ~ 2011 Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Helen Matilda Owens Reeves passed away August 2, 2011 in West Valley City, Utah. She was born September 10, 1924 in San Francisco, CA to William Clarence and Anna Elizabeth Petersen Owens. She married her US Navy sailor sweetheart, Dickinson Reeves May 27, 1944 in Oakland, CA; he passed away November 12, 2004. Helen was a member of the LDS Church. She was also a member of the Meydenbauer Bay Yacht Club in Bellevue, WA. She loved camping in Yosemite, boating with family and friends, and traveling at any opportunity. She cherished and is survived by her children, Donald (Faye), John (Dia), and Janet (Craig) Bliss; 12 grandchildren and their spouses; and 27 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents; husband; and brother, Donald. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 5, 2011 at Peel Funeral Home, 8525 W. 2700 S., Magna, where friends and family may call 10-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at the Sunset Hills Memorial Park, 1215 - 145th Place S.E., Bellevue, WA. Online condolences: www.peelfuneralhome.com.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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August 13, 2011
I want you to know how much I loved your mother, and how terrible I feel about not keeping in touch with her after JB's closed, a regret I will live with forever. I gave her a ride home several times if the weather was bad or if she wasn't feeling real well. I would just tell the manager,"watch my tables, I'm giving Helen a ride home" and he just said "OK". Everybody there thought the world of her. But she and I had a special bond. I am so very sorry I let these past 6 months fly by. I am so thankful for the short time that we were friends, she sure is a sweetheart. Love, Nyhra and all the staff from JB's
Kevin Reeves
August 5, 2011
To my Aunt Helen, who is my dad's sister-in-law and my favorite aunt. Since my parents didn't have any sisters, I know my parents held Aunt Helen in the highest regard by calling her "Sis". She will be greatly missed.
Lyn Odell
August 4, 2011
I'll never forget how sweet she was to me when Tom and Sheryl were married. She and I were temple buddies that day. I loved to see her at family gatherings.she was always cheerful and seemed to enjoy all the hubbub of a full, happy and busy family. My love and sympathy to the family. Lyn Odell Ogden Ut.
Judy Reep
August 4, 2011
I had the privilege of being one of the Relief Society Presidents while Helen resided in the Valley Vu Condominiums. What a wonderful lady. She gave us some scares, but that was okay. Thank you to her family for sharing her with the members of the Harman Ward.
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Sheryl Odell
August 4, 2011
We love you Grandma! I don't know if I ever told you just how much and how greatful I have been to have such a caring, loving, giving, and fun Grandma! The boys were always so excited to come over and play at Gramy-Great's...they knew you'd have some kisses and a treat for them! And, Tom loved to have someone to appreciate and watch sports with! My best memories growing up were our vacations to see you and Grandpa in Washington! And, we're greatful to have had the last seven-years living only 10 minutes away...getting to see you a couple times a week! We will miss you so much, but are greatful to know that you are holding hands with you sweetheart right now! Love you Grandma!!!
Matthew Reeves
August 4, 2011
So many great memories on the boat, at the football games, coming over for dinner and many many more. We truly had a great grandma.
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