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Helen Fix Obituary
Cincinnati - Helen was born in Richmond, VA on September 21, 1922 and passed away in Apple Valley, CA on October 13, 2019 at the age of 97. She was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Richmond. After marrying John "Jack" Fix in 1944, she moved with him to Cincinnati where he began his career at Procter & Gamble after serving in the Navy during WW II. Later she was the editor of two suburban weekly newspapers. Her interest in government led her to seek and win a seat on the Amberly Village Council as the first woman elected to that body. In 1975 she was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives where she served four terms and was the minority whip her last term. She was chosen an Enquirer "Woman of the Year" for 1980 and recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from the Alumni of the University of Richmond. In 1982 she was also chosen as one of 10 Outstanding Legislators of the Year by the National Republican Legislators Assn. After leaving Columbus, Helen served six years as a director of the ARC (Association for Retarded Citizens) of Hamilton County. She also volunteered for several years at Christ Hospital and was active at the Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church. Helen is survived by daughter - Carol F. (Thomas) Brown, son - John C. (Carol) Fix, Jr., daughter - Marian Fix, sisters - Elizabeth House, Charlotte Sayre and Virginia Coppock, granddaughter - Christine, grandson - Andrew, great granddaughter - Chloe, great grandsons - Luke and Henry, 4 step-grandchildren and 7 step-great grandchildren. Memorial service for Helen will be on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. at the Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, 1345 Grace Ave. Cin. OH 45208. Memorials may be directed to The Christ Hospital Foundation, 2123 Auburn Ave. Suite 528, Cin. OH 45219. Spring Grove Funeral Homes Elden Good in charge of arrangements.
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Kathy Dauterich-Woods
November 9, 2019
I grew up playing with Helens children Carol and Marion as a child when I lived in Cincinnati. So sorry to hear of their loss. She was a wonderful mother who cared deeply about her children.
patti patten normile
November 9, 2019
Helen was a lovely lady and dedicated legislator. Working for her in the late 60s was a privilege. Some of her Virginia expressions such as "busy as a tick in a tar bucket" linger in memory.
Helen & Jack were a couple to remember.
patti patten normile
Chuck VanSlaars
November 6, 2019
A great lady and class act. She loved life, her family and friends and was committed to making the world a better place for all. She will be missed by many but never forgotten.
Mary Margaret Rochford Schulz
November 5, 2019
Helen and Jack such a gracious couple . Enjoyed many wonderful times with them. Deepest sympathy to their family.
Mary Margaret And Fred
David Bernstein
November 4, 2019
Helen was a warm person and family friend who we grew up with on Esther Drive in Amberly Village. Her engagement in the community set a wonderful example for all of us. She and her husband Jack were kind and wonderful human beings. May there memories be a blessing to their family.
November 1, 2019
Mrs. Fix was a long time friend and a mentor to my late mother Helen R. Camp, former Deer Park Councilwomen who worked on many of Mrs. Fix's State representative election campaigns. I remember my mom and dad often said she was a straight shooter in her position with the Sycamore messenger ( if my memory is correct) and Suburban Life newspapers. Prayers to all the family . Tom Camp
November 1, 2019
Mrs. Fix was a long time friend and a mentor to my late mother Helen R. Camp, former Deer Park Councilwomen who worked on many of Mrs. Fix's State representative election campaigns. I remember my mom and dad often said she was a straight shooter in her position with the Sycamore messenger ( if my memory is correct) and Suburban Life newspapers. Prayers to all the family . Tom Camp
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