HELEN CONEEN Obituary

CONEEN, HELEN Helen Eaton Coneen, 83, passed away peacefully and entered The Kingdom of Heaven on September 20, 2010, at her home with family by her side. Born on June 14, 1927, Helen was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She was a lifetime resident of San Diego. Helen attended Grossmont High School. She and Ernie, her high school sweetheart and husband of 65 years, enjoyed traveling all over the United States in their motor home and have visited many countries. She was a beautiful and creative woman. Helen was a pilot, an accomplished artist and golfer. She enjoyed water skiing, fishing, cooking, sewing, uphol-stering furniture and gardening. She designed many of the homes built by Ernie, a general building contractor. She and her husband were members of Faith Community Church in Encinitas. Helen truly cared about people and will be dearly missed and remembered by family, friends and the community for her kind soul and compassionate heart. Helen brought great strength, love and joy to her family. She was predeceased by her sister Lois Remick. Helen is survived by her husband Ernie, who loved her deeply and will miss her daily. She is also survived by children, Susan and Roy and their spouses Thom Mitchell and Deirdre DiOrio Coneen, grandchildren Clint and Elyse Badewitz, Carly and Anna Coneen, many nieces and nephews along with their loving Yorkshire Terrier, Cassie. Hospice by the Sea in Solana Beach gave wonderful care to Helen and her family in her final weeks. A memorial service celebrating Helen's life will be held on October 24th at 1:00 PM at The Encinitas Community and Senior Center. Refreshments will be served at noon. In lieu of flowers, remembrances and donations may be sent to Hospice by the Sea, 312 S. Cedros Ave., Suite 250 Solana Beach, CA 92075.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Oct. 3, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for HELEN CONEEN

8 Entries

October 14, 2010

Dear Ernie, I would like to share some memories I have of your beloved wife, Helen. She was my very first "best Friend" and I remember the many times we were together and her wonderful family, her Dad always full of laughter and her Mom, always a lady and her sister Lois the glamour girl. Helen and I were like sisters for a good part of our early years and she was always the same, generous and kind. When we entered High school, Helen came into her own, she changed from a skinny little girl to a beautiful woman and that's the person you first met. Even though we drifted apart she always remained in my mind and heart as the wonderful friend I had the good fortune to know. She may be gone but she will not be forgotten.

My love to you and your family,

Alyce Lundin

Dorothy Reed

October 8, 2010

My first memory of you, Helen, is of my brother meeting this beautiful teenage girl while he was working a summer job at Dixieline Lumber and you were working across the street at your father's upholstery shop. It was love at first sight. You became my sister-in-law and then I remember many years of family get-togethers for birthdays and holidays, and just being together. In essence, my overall memory of you is of a lovely, kind, generous person who led the life we all strive for. You carried your faith with you all your life and are now in the hands of your God. You will not be forgotten.

Barbara Hyde

October 6, 2010

Helen was a dear and generous lady, and will be missed terribly. I especially loved her beautiful smile. Ernie, our prayers are with you and your family.

Denise Briner

October 5, 2010

A lovely tribute to a very special and cherished lady. My sincere condolences to the family. Susan is my very dear Big Bear friend and I have enjoyed hearing about her family memories.

carol mciver

October 5, 2010

I didn't have the honor of knowing Helen but I am lucky to count Susan among my dearest friends. In seeing how devoted Susan was to her mom, I know Helen must have been a very special person.

Elaine Jeffries Turley

October 3, 2010

Ernie, Our prayers are with you and your family at this time. Helen was a wonderful, beautiful lady. My mom & dad [Vaness & Virginia Jeffries] had wonderful times and I know that they are 'catching up' in heaven.

Paula Bradford

October 3, 2010

Helen was a very special lady and a wonderful aunt. Many of my traditions are ones that Aunt Helen gave me but my fondest memory is my ninth birthday gift from her and Ernie. They picked up my grandmother on the way to our house for my party and Helen asked grandma to hold a shirt box in her lap in the backseat of the car for the ride to the party. When it was time to open my gifts, Helen handed me the shirt box and when I opened it, a California Rosy Boa slithered out at my feet. I was ecstatic, I don't think my grandmother was very amused. That's the fun and sense of humor I think of when I think of Aunt Helen. She is at peace and exactly where she wanted to be when her days on this earth came to an end.

October 3, 2010

Ernie and family: What a special lady Helen was and we loved her dearly. I know she will be greatly missed but the wonderful memories of her life will live on forever in your and our hearts. Heaven is rejoicing at her entrance into that beautiful land. Love to you Ernie and the whole family. George and Mary Nelson. Oklahoma

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