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05/30/1930
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04/13/2011
Helen Borley Obituary
May 30, 1930 - April 13, 2011
Our family matriarch was lovingly wrapped into the wings of angels and placed into the arms of the Lord, surrounded by her devoted family. Helen is now in heaven with her husband, Arnold W. "Bill" Borley, son Francis C. "Chris" Borley, and her parents Frank and Alice Burger, who preceded her in passing.
Helen Lou leaves a legacy as a loving wife, mother, sister, and "Nonnie" to her family. She is survived by five children: Tom Borley (Marilyn) of Pahrump, NV; Mary Morrill (Greg) of Morgan Hill, CA; Kathy Lund (Eddie) and Julie Nelson (Tom) of Modesto; Alice Nelson (Mark) of Selma, CA; sisters Mary Alice Cronin of Spokane, WA; Carol Ann Goodman of Harrison, ID; brother Frank Burger of Spokane, WA; 21 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Fatima Church, where she was an active member of Catholic Daughters for years and had a life-long abiding faith.
Born and raised in Spokane, she married the love of her life, Bill Borley, in 1950. Together for 40 years until Bill's death, they moved with their six children from Spokane to Modesto in 1963.
We have cherished family memories of summers spent at the family cabin in Loon Lake, WA. She delighted in being a wife and mother, playing bridge with dear friends, collecting loon items, sewing, crocheting, and doting on her grandchildren. We will miss her sense of humor, infectious laugh, and her commitment to family and faith.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, with an evening vigil service to follow at 7:00 pm at the Franklin and Downs McHenry Chapel, 1050 McHenry Ave., Modesto, CA 95350. A funeral Mass will be conducted Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 505 W. Granger Ave., Modesto, CA 95350. Interment to follow at St. Stanislaus Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or
online at www.alz.org.
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Memories and Condolences
for Helen Borley
Julie Nelson
May 1, 2011
missing you today, Mom. xoxoxoxoxo Julie
Tom Smykal
April 27, 2011
Dear Julie and Tom, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Julie's Mom. Our family's thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tom, Sundee, Austin & Alexis Smykal
April 20, 2011
Dear Julie,
I was so sorry to read about the loss of our mother. You have my deepest synmpathy. I let Tom know, but could not provide him wtih an address. I told him about this web site, however. Hope that knowing others care will help with the healing. Sincerely, Virginia Smykal
April 17, 2011
Dear Tom,Mary,Kathy,Julie, and Alice, My heartfelt sympathy to you all at this time.It has been years since we have seen each other,but we remember all of you, my sisters and I.The Borley Cousins from Montana. Janelle,Dee,Debbie and Geri Lyn
Kevin an Esther Morrill
April 17, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
April 17, 2011
I miss you so very much.
Love,
Anita (Borley) Gibbs
Debi Streeter-Brown
April 17, 2011
My prayers are with you during this tender time
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