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Helen Andre Obituary

Helen E. (Tripp) Andre Helen found peace and comfort as she left this world to be with many of her loved ones on May 10, 2011. Born April 18, 1924 in Sacramento, CA, Helen graduated from Central High School in Fresno, CA in 1941. A loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother, Helen is survived by her daughter-in-law, Cindy Andre; sons, William D. Andre (Annie) and Steven M. Andre (Moira); her daughter, Jeanette A. Varela; grandchildren, Annette Andre, Bobby Andre, Leigh-Anne Andre Roberts (Ryan), Lindsey Andre, Christopher Andre, Krista Varela, Nicholas Varela and brother, Robert Tripp (Sue). She was preceded in death by her sister, Natalie Tripp and her son, Charles Robert Andre. Helen loved to travel and made many friends around the world. She volunteered for various charitable causes and was active within her church. She will be missed by everyone whose life she touched. On Sunday, May 15, 2011 a portion of the 9:00 a.m. Service at St. Francis in the Foothills, 4625 E. River Rd., Tucson, AZ will honor her life. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Casa de los Niños or St. Francis in the Foothills Church. Arrangements by VISTOSO MEMORIAL CHAPEL.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on May 13, 2011.

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Dan and Mary Hawley

May 16, 2011

Helen was a very special lady and friend. She truly exemplified a 'life-long learner' always taking current events classes well into her 80's and traveling all over this vast world! We were blessed to have her join many of the 'Hawley' celebrations. We will miss her alot.

May 15, 2011

To Bill, Steve, Jeanette, Cindy and your families.
Helen may have been my sister-in-law but I always thought of her as a sister and loved her very much. She was so good to me in my growing up years and I enjoyed even her even more after Dean and I were married and we had visits from her and Charles. I last talked to her the last week in April and she told me how ill she was but I didn't realize how critical she was.
Dean and I send our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Carolyn Andre Stagemeyer and Dean, Longview, Wa.

Kay Ellen Fleming

May 15, 2011

I only met Helen a few times but I remember her as a very gracious lady.
My prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Jerry & Tina Colling

May 14, 2011

Dear Bill, Steve, Jeanette, Cindy, and all your families,

I first saw Helen when Charles brought her out to our farm in Nebraska as his new bride, about 1945 or so. As a 13 year old farm boy, I thought she was just about the most beautiful girl I'd ever seen - - - and being from California, I thought she surely must be a movie star. Tina and I were blessed through the years knowing her and all of you in her family. We will certainly miss Helen. Love, Jerry Colling and Tina

Marni mcdaniel

May 13, 2011

I am so glad that I had the pleasure of meeting you and getting to know you through Hazel. You truly blessed this earth with your charm and graciousness and to your family I extend deepest sympathy for your loss.

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