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Helen Lauenstein Obituary
On January 27, 2016, Helen Smith Lauenstein; loving mother of Norman and wife Cynthia, Michael and wife Barbara, Douglas and wife Joyce; beloved grandmother of Leanne, Ashley, Lindsay, Brent, Amy, Jessica and Paige; great-grandmother to five great-grandchildren. Helen was pre-deceased by her brother John Vernon Smith and her parents John Smith and Helen Smith Brubaker and husband Earl. Helen was an avid gardener with a passion for bonsai trees. She loved to travel and, on one of her final trips, fulfilled a lifelong dream by traveling on her own across country by train. Interment is private. On-line condolences may be left @ www.schimunekfuneralhomes.com
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Helen & Joyce 1987
Joyce Lauenstein
April 16, 2016
Helen was my mother-in-law and my friend. I learned to enjoy many things with her - early bird movies, day bus trips to new and interesting places, Chinese food, Christmas celebrations with family, night blooming cereus that filled the air with fragrance in her greenhouse. She is my role model for what a mother-in-law should be - available but not intrusive, caring, warm, able to give advice but only when asked. Helen was a great source of knowledge on many things, but especially anything to do with nature. She was also mechanically challenged, as she would freely admit - she never did learn how to pump gas at the self-service pump and computers remained a mystery to her. That was just part of her charm. I loved her and I will miss her.
Joyce Lauenstein
February 6, 2016
With sincere sympathy in your loss. Laura & Jim Nossel and family.
February 3, 2016
Doug and family,
Nicci and I wish you our deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother.
Ralph(Jeff) Pirozzi
Cindy Blackburn
February 2, 2016
So many happy memories we shared through the art of Bonsai and general love of nature and its wonders. Several trees she generously gave me will live on in her memory as she also will. My sincere sympathy to her family.
Cindy Blackburn ( Baltimore Bonsai Club)
Dolores Johnson
February 1, 2016
Rest in peace and joy, dear Helen. Your friends at Oak Crest Village will dearly miss you. Dolores, Shirley Baker and Betty Beach.
Nancy Spangler
February 1, 2016
I'm sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Gordon and I will be keeping you in our prayers. I always enjoyed talking to Helen.
Gordon and Nancy Spangler
Heather Williamson
January 31, 2016
May god and from heaven to heal your aching hearts and siuls
Nancy Stuckey Merritt
January 31, 2016
So very sorry to hear of your moms passing. It is so hard to lose your mother. You will miss her every day but take comfort in your memories. Nancy Stuckey Merritt
January 30, 2016
I remember Helen with great fondness. She was a friend and fellow bonsai enthusiast. May she rest in eternal peace. Richard Meszler (Baltimore, MD)
Mary Gephardt
January 29, 2016
Sending prayers that God will share his grace during this difficult time.
Kurt Heydt
January 29, 2016
Mike and Norm I'm sorry to hear about your mom, my thoughts and prayer are with you.
Donna Matthews
January 29, 2016
My heart is very saddened today..I've had the honor to know and be her friend for almost 20 years. She was very smart and had a pure heart..She taught me so much throughout my times with her...No more suffering and worrying my dear friend..I will never forget you..You have earned your wings..Peace at last.
Calvin Cavalier
January 28, 2016
So sorry for your loss my prayers are with you and the family
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