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Helen House Obituary
Born in Englehard, Mrs. House moved with her family to Bridgeton, N.J., as a girl. There she met and later married her high school sweetheart Donald in 1952. A 22 year Marine Corps wife, Mrs. House leant steadfast support to her husband through two tours in Vietnam and many other deployments, while raising their four sons. She was a beautiful woman, inside and out, always caring for others around her in her warm and loving way. She was a tireless volunteer for many causes, including the Disabled American Veterans and the USO.
Mrs. House is mourned by her husband, Donald C. House of the home; four sons, Donald C. House Jr. and his wife, Pam of Bedford, Va., Richard A. House of Jacksonville, Kevin L. House and his wife, Tracy of Eden, and Brian K. House of Emerald Isle; one sister, Peggy Belcher of South Hill, Va.; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, at Jones Funeral Home, Jacksonville Chapel with the Rev. Mike Padgett officiating. Burial will follow at Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery. The family will receive friends for a celebration of Mrs. House's life Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association in Eastern North Carolina, 3737 Glenwood Ave., Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27612 or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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Memories and Condolences
for Helen House
Nancy Seddon
January 3, 2010
Dear Don, Don Jr. and family, Kevin and family, Richard and family, and Brian and family...Our sincere sympathy for the loss of Helen, who was indeed a beautiful person, inside and out. I'm very grateful we got to know one another more and more over the past 10-15 years, and I only wish we had lived closer to one another. May the wonderful memories that I'm sure you have sustain you during this most difficult time. Tom and I continue to keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. With love and deepest sympathy, Nancy (House) and Tom Seddon 856-853-6853.
Mark Kingsley
January 2, 2010
My last memory of Helen was when she got back from the hair dresser and was so excited to show Richard her new hair-do. Helen was a beautiful woman and she will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Molly Driver
January 2, 2010
Dear Richard,
Your mom was so beautiful inside and out. I know you have wonderful memories. Keep the faith.
January 1, 2010
Don, we were so sorry to hear of Helen's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Joe and Carolyn Etheridge
Lauren Pylant Hoss
January 1, 2010
Grandpa House and family, I am so sorry for your lose. Grandma House was a wonderful and loving woman. She taught me so much in the few years that I was able to spend with her. I love you all and my prayers are with you all. If there is anything that I can do please let me know.
I love you,
Lauren Pylant Hoss
Barbara (Rowe) Longo
December 31, 2009
My love and prayers are with you.
Rhonda Meeks & Family
December 31, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Carol & Rebecca Warren
December 31, 2009
Uncle Donald and Aunt Helen's four wonderful young men, "The Boys" as Aunt Helen would say. We love you all and our hearts are with you! May God be with you and give you comfort now and in the days ahead. The words in my heart for Aunt Helen are beautiful, wonderful, loving, kind, joyful, peaceful, pleasing, warm and welcoming. She will truly be missed. May our hearts be filled with joy to have been given time with such a wonderful, wonderful young Lady… Aunt Helen a wife, mom, sister and dear friend will truly be missed in all of our lives! Again, God has given us loving memories of such a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful young Lady and dear Friend! Blessings of comfort to the House Family, to the Spencer Family from the Belcher Family
Chester & Liz Knight
December 30, 2009
Don, Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family during this great loss. May God comfort you in your grief.
Suzette & Steve Taylor
December 30, 2009
Don, Pam and the House Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your wonderful mother and share in your sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the days ahead. You have another beautiful angel watching over you!
Love,
Suzette & Steve
December 30, 2009
Our time at Emerald Isle will just not be the same without Helen standing on her balcony to greet us and chat as we come and go to the beach. Our prayers are with her--and all of you. The Hasslers
Russ & Mary Bray
December 30, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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