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Miriam Helgeland Obituary

Miriam Helgeland

2/2/1926 ~ 8/16/2019

Miriam was born in Faribault, Minnesota to Porter and Lucy Mandell. She graduated from U. of M. and taught P.E. in Richland, WA. There, on December 24, 1949, she married Neil Helgeland. They were married 62 years. Preceding Miriam in death are her husband, sisters Donna Bok, Jean Yourkowski, Nancy Lind, and her brother Charles Mandell. Miriam was a devoted mother, involved in PTA, Camp Fire Girls and Girls' Softball. She made time for skiing, canoeing, camping, music and tennis. She was active in the Star Lake Improvement Club, the Democratic Party, the League of Women Voters and Sound Transit.

She is survived by sister Lois Anderson, brother Paul Mandell (Harlean), sister-in-law Laverne Mandell (Charles), daughters, Jerilyn Helgeland (Tom Arrington), Bobbie Taylor, Tahla Briana Bowen (Craig), Dena Baldwin, son Torger Helgeland, grandchildren, Dan Arrington (Kate Marler), Lindsey Arrington,

Erik Taylor, Dr. Kelly Bowen, Ransom Bowen, Karmen and Kaileah Baldwin, great-grandson, Charlie Marler Arrington & three generations of nieces & nephews.

Miriam attended her annual family reunion in Home, WA and six days later, on August 16, 2019, died peacefully at her Star Lake home in Federal Way, WA.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Sep. 8, 2019.
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May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Gary Ash

Family

November 24, 2020

Miriam was a great example of how to balance family, career, community activism, and friendships! She will be missed!

Becky Cox

September 18, 2019

So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was such a nice woman. She was a substitute teacher for a couple of my classes. Mostly I remember her around Star Lake and "The Half T Dock". Our thoughts & prayers to all of her family.

Kristy Schuster (& the the Schuster family)

September 12, 2019

Teri and I are so thankful to have met Miriam many years ago. We will always cherish the memories of our awesome summer afternoons at the lake. Miriam was always so humble and welcoming, and her leadership skills set a great example for all of us to follow. With you as the matriarch, it's no surprise that your entire family is so awesome! Rest in peace Miriam, thank you for being such a wonderful influence for us all.

Kevin Peterson

September 10, 2019

Thank you to a wonderful LWV mentor and friend for your clear and wise guidance for more than 30 years. You will be missed.

Denise Smith

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September 8, 2019

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