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Helen Nebeker Obituary
- - Jan. 16, 1927 - Jan. 15, 2018
Dr. Helen Elizabeth Nebeker (Helfrich, Ph.D.), 90, born in Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on Jan. 15, 2018. She was the wife of Aquila Chauncey Nebeker, Jr. and the mother of two children. Helen is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years and by her only son Aquila Chauncey Nebeker, III. Survivors include her daughter, Deborah Paige Falls, 4 grandchildren and 5 great- grandsons.
Education was very important to Helen and against all odds, she achieved a B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. to become a Professor of English at Arizona State University, Tempe, teaching there from 1957 to 1988.
Helen, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, served in many capacities, but she especially loved her many opportunities to teach all ages in the Church. She enjoyed teaching the Gospel Doctrine classes for over 30 years.
Helen joyed in challenge, discovery, achievement. Intellectual discourse was her delight. But in the competition of her life, she was known as a woman of integrity - charitable, warm, compassionate, a friend who never betrayed a trust. Above all, Helen valued her family, her home, her friendships and her Faith. These were the anchors of her life.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 27th at 10:30 AM in the LDS chapel at 9565 E. Larkspur Dr., Scottsdale. There will be an hour to visit and renew "auld acquaintances" in the Relief Society Room preceding the service. A private graveside service for the family will be held at the Greenwood Memorial Cemetery following the funeral. To share online condolences or stories and read a sketch of Helen's life go to grandmanebeker.blogspot.com
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Cynthia Klebe
January 27, 2018
Debbie my heart goes out to you and your family at this time and I wish you peace in the days ahead. The few memories I have of my AZ cousins and your mom will always be treasured.
Love, Cynthia Haymore Klebe
Denise Newton Monroe
January 24, 2018
Debbie, I remember well the hospitality of your mother and the great times we had going to the football games with your father. Those times were the highlight of my high school life. Thank you for sharing your parents with me. Hold on tight to the memories. Take care.
Billie Haymore Allen
January 23, 2018
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Dean
January 20, 2018
I would like to express my sympathy to the family for this great loss. May the God who comforts those that mourn sustain you during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2
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