Helen Hudson Lovaas

1938 - 2014

Helen Hudson Lovaas obituary, 1938-2014, Bonsall, CA

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Helen Lovaas Obituary

Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Jan. 19, 2014.

Lovaas, Helen (Bartlett) Hudson BONSALL -- Helen (Bartlett) Hudson Lovaas was born in Gallup, New Mexico, on December 16, 1938, to John Leonard and Eleanor Marie Turpen Bartlett of Winslow, Arizona. She went to be with the Lord on January 12, 2014, after a long illness. Helen was a 1956 graduate of Temple City High School and then attended the University of Arizona. She received her B.A. in Education in 1960. She married Alan Hudson and began to work at Hudson Oxygen Therapy Sales Company in Los Angeles. In 1970, the company was moved to Temecula, California, where she spent the next 38 years working in various positions until she was promoted to CEO. During her tenure, Hudson Oxygen Therapy Sales company acquired Respiratory Care Inc. of Chicago and merged the two companies to create Hudson Respiratory Care Inc. Helen retired in 1998. Professionally, Mrs. Lovaas was an active supporter of the respiratory care industry. She was one of the first woman CEOs of a medical device company, and was a founding member and later CEO of Advamed. She served on the Board of Directors of MedMarc from 1984-94, the Board of Trustees of the American Respiratory Care Foundation from 1992-2000, and was a positive influence for many years of Health Industries Manufacturers Association (HIMA). Hudson RCI was selected as one of the top 100 women-owned businesses in the Inland Empire in 1996. Mrs. Lovaas was nominated as a 1998 Woman of Merit by the North County Times. Helen moved to Bonsall in 1970. She and Dr. Lee Lovaas were married in 1982 and have lived in Bonsall until the present time. They both have been enthusiastic supporters of the Bonsall and Fallbrook communities. Helen was a loving person and especially loved Jesus, her family, friends, co-workers and teaching elementary girls Sunday School classes at church. Hobbies included fishing, skiing, golf (two holes-in-one!), gardening and reading. Her Christian faith was very important to her and influenced her life and compassionate nature. Helen is survived by her husband, Lee; sister-in-law Wanda J. Bartlett; nieces Theresa (John) Bell, Cindy (Ron) Westwood; nephew Frank L. (Michelle) Bartlett; and nine grand nieces and nephews; step-children Laurinda Lovaas, Daniel (Laura) Lovaas, Katharine (Troy) Johnson, Christine (Evan) Knuttila; and eight step-grandchildren Eric, Julia, Drew, Grace, Annalee, Christian, Dylan and Audrey. A memorial service to honor the life of Helen Hudson Lovaas will be held on Saturday, January 25, 12 noon, at Emmanuel Faith Community Church, Escondido, with a reception immediately following. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Mrs. Lovaas' memory to The Elizabeth Hospice, 500 La Terraza Blvd. #130, Escondido, CA 92025 or REINS for Life Horsemanship Program, P O Box 1283, Bonsall, CA 92003.

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September 26, 2017

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Jose SIlva

I worked for Helen at Hudson RCI for many years and she was a truly amazing lady. Her beautiful smile and positive air always filled the room. To date, Hudson was the best job I ever had and Helen's leadership was a huge reason why.
Rest in peace

January 26, 2014

Nancy Gundersen

Good-bye Dear Friend. thank you for your sweet and many thoughtful acts of kindness. The Angles have welcomed you with open arms. Our heartfelt sympathy to the Family.

January 25, 2014

Karyn Wilson

Helen became my favorite customer and blessed our lives with her loveliness and always brought joy to our lives. We are richer for having known her and know she is well now and enjoying the presence of angels as she travels on. Our love and thoughts are with Lee and the family she so dearly loved. God bless sweet lady, we love you. Karyn Wilson and Autumn Conquest (Bonsall, Ca)

January 25, 2014

Pam Whitaker

I met Helen when I was working in the development department for the Zoological Society of San Diego. I am saddened to learn of her passing. She was a lady in every sense of the word and I know will be missed by all who knew her.

January 24, 2014

Jessica Bell

Aunt Helen was a sweet blessing in my life. She had a heart for service and did so much for other people just like Jesus taught, quietly and without boasting. Her encouragement meant so much to me, and she will be dearly missed.

January 23, 2014

This beautiful and Christian woman represented her faith in everything she touched. I will never forget my visit with her and watching her be a loving wife and daughter of the Lord. It is hard to know she is gone, but it is comforting to know whose arms she is resting in now. Many grateful memories and fun times will always be in my heart.
Sincerely, Ms. Deborah Crecco / Dottie Gooch's daughter

January 21, 2014

Rikki Bauer

Helen was an outstanding individual. she was my mentor when my husband and I first started our business - without her guidance we would not be in the position we are today. Eternally grateful to have known her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

January 21, 2014

Barbara Craig

With loving memories of a beautiful lady and friend.

January 19, 2014

Mary Dunham

I will forever cherish all the fun times we shared with Helen (and you Lee) over the years. She was a remarkable woman, and loved by all that knew her.

January 19, 2014

Joe Snoke

Helen was an amazing lady that was a blessing to all that knew her. She lit up a room when she entered it and was always so kind and compassionate to everyone she met. God bless.

January 19, 2014

Holly Saracusa

Helen was beautiful woman inside and out! Love & to her Family!

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