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Harrison, Helen E. (Olarte) BALLSTON SPA Helen E. (Olarte) Harrison, 57, of White Road, Ballston Spa, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2007 at St. Peter's Hospice. Born in Chicago, Ill., June 12, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Graham and Marion Erd-wurm. She lived in the Ballston Spa area for most of her life. Helen worked for the NYS Office of Court Administration for 23 years, retiring in 2006. She enjoyed Native American history and shopping. She was an avid reader. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her daughters, Kate Mayer and her husband Eric of Ballston Spa, Joie Smith of Ballston Spa and Paula Olarte of San Diego, Calif.; grandchildren, Samantha and Jordyn Smith, Abbey and Evan Mayer; and brother John Erdwurm and his wife Anne Carley of Charlottesville, Va. Relatives and friends are invited to a celebration of her life, 2 p.m. Sunday, October 7 at her daughter's home, 32 White Road, Ballston Spa. The family would like to thank the staff at The Community Hospice Inn for their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Community Hospice Inn, c/o St Peter's Hospital, 315 South Manning Boulevard, Albany, NY 12208.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Oct. 5, 2007.

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Sami Smith

December 9, 2007

Hello to you all,
This is Helen's oldest grandaughter, Sami. It is great to know that my grandmother touched so many lives. Thank you for remebering her. I know she would have been happy to read this. My grandma was very fond of you all and I think you helped her get through some pretty tough times. Thank you
P.s I love and miss you crazy lady...
Love,
Your Sam-a-Lam

Liz Robertson

December 5, 2007

oh Helen, how life is going to be so quiet without you. I met Helen in 1998 in WA DC on memorial weekend a lifelong friendship was born. Unfortunately I lost contact due to family things. Just know you mother was a sister to me. Liz

john garner

October 23, 2007

her character always drove mine nuts which often led t a good time for both of uswere warm heart and quick wit will both be greatly missed

shayna TOR

October 20, 2007

She was someone who alway's had a kind word for this one. She would often speak of how the health was an issue. And then decide to chear up.. and we would RP.. or just visit online..

She was often the reson this role playing screen name would log on..

She will be missed here in the cyber land

Jason Mead

October 15, 2007

Hello I am sure none of Helens Family know me but. for the last ten years Helen and I have roleplayed together and had many talks and discussions about life in her passing she will be missed by many and her memory cherished

Morgan

October 12, 2007

She was a kind heart and a pure soul and will be missed...

Neisie

October 10, 2007

Helen always made rp fun. I knew her by many of her rp names and from the bottom of my heart she will be greatly missed by me.

Betty Lemmer

October 10, 2007

Helen was a lady of courage and warmth. One of optimisism and hope in facing all of the trials that life threw at her. She will be greatly missed by all who had the good fortune to know her both in real life and here online. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.

Ric

October 10, 2007

My thoughts and prays go out to you all. I only knew Helen online. But she was a very special lady. She and I would talk a lot. We would laugh or even vent to one another because of what was going on online. She will be missed and touched many people.

Monique

October 10, 2007

To Helens's Family.
A wonderful and dear women, thank you for sharing her with us on line. You are in my thoughts and prays. I have a feeling Helen is smiling at all of us and will guide you in times of need.

Pamela and Charles Ward

October 9, 2007

I have known Helen a long time as an internet friend, as well as my husband. We played together often and she always made us laugh. We had lots of great times together and I will miss her laugh and happy times. She was the only other person here that was willing to play it off the cuff. I loved her originality.

I wish her family my sympathies.

Annie Frazier

October 9, 2007

In all the years I knew Helen, the one thing that we could count on was a laugh and smile from her. After a very short time, just seeing her name pop online would bring a smile to each of our faces. Her sweet spirit, loving ways and kind words will always be remembered, and now, sorely missed. May she soar on the wings of angels and sing along with their joyous chorus. Thank you for being a friend, dear one

John Cook

October 9, 2007

A light that forever had shown bright is gone. She was a wonderful women and I recall many times speaking to her in the last ten years on how things were. Even when the were the darkest she was always smiling. A true women of strong spirit that will forever be missed. She was like a mother to me. Rest in Beautiful Peace and walk proud in the eternal paradise.

TamarraLynn Polke

October 9, 2007

You will be dearly missed. There will be a void here without you. You made us laugh, and left your mark on us all. I look forward to the time we will meet again.

Alexander

October 9, 2007

I always smiled when I saw her online because I knew she would make me laugh as soon as she would start posting. A wonderful lafy that will be missed.

Karen Koch

October 9, 2007

I never met Helen personally, I only knew her online, but I still feel she was a great lady and a great friend. May God keep her safe forever.

Kenneth Rice

October 9, 2007

You will be missed greatly. Until we meet again.

Joe

October 9, 2007

Words can't explain the loss felt when I heard Helen had passed. She was an amazing person who made me and my char laugh when we interacted, she will be missed. My condolences to the family as well as my prayers.

Jeff Fitzgerald

October 9, 2007

I hate the fact that this great Lady is gone while we had some fun times. I will miss her

Mindie Thomas

October 9, 2007

It's never easy to say goodbye, especially to someone as amazing as Vix. Her love and energy will be missed. We love you, so very much.

Corey Esselborn

October 9, 2007

Though I never met her in person, she was a long-term internet friend.. So lively and witty, with a sense of humor that had us all rolling so many times. I will miss that. I will miss the warm fire of Helen.. God bless her and may she always have peace and happiness in His realm now.

Marie Garver

October 9, 2007

Your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers. It is never easy to loose one you love. She will be missed by all that called her friend.

ROBERT ARMS

October 9, 2007

It is my deepest regret to have lost such a wondferful woman as Helen although i knew of a diffrent name...she was and always will remain my good freind. my message to here is this..." as i look to the sky I see you...my vixen of long ago...my axe and heart is yours." Atrus Kage mun (rob) fair winds and following seas.

Joseph Hollander

October 9, 2007

She was a lovely kind Lady Joseph Hollander

Tori

October 9, 2007

I will miss this very special Lady, I counted her as a friend, never did we play together that she didnt make me laugh. No matter what was happening ,, Vix always had the right words,,, even if we didnt agree , she would always come to Tori rescue .. Be at peace my friend...

Alexis Smith

October 9, 2007

She was a lovely, vivacious Lady.

Candida Castleberry

October 8, 2007

Helen was one of the best friends I have ever had. We met in an AOL Chat Room over four years ago. She sent flowers to my wedding back in June 2006 because she was unable to attend. It just attests to the greatness of her heart, and the loyalty of her spirit. I will miss her very much and loved her greatly. I am glad she is finally at peace and able to watch over all of us now. I will miss you and our daily telephone talks, my dearest friend.

Tami Palmer - LaQue

October 5, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

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