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Helen Vaughan Obituary

Tudy Golden Vaughan

Helen LaVerne (Tudy) Golden Vaughan, 82, passed away May 13, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Tudy was the oldest child of Helen Marietta Pettett and Vernon Cecil Golden who preceded her in death. Tudy was born in Chillicothe, Illinois on July 12, 1930 and moved to Chicago when she was six. In 1947, she moved to Lafayette, Indiana and met her future husband, Charles Reifers Vaughan. Charley played basketball and Tudy was a cheerleader for the Jefferson High School 1948 Indiana State Basketball Championship team. Tudy received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Purdue University in 1952. Tudy married Charley on April 24, 1954 at St. Mary Cathedral. They lived in Chicago until they moved to Lafayette in 1957 to raise their family.

In 1951, Tudy was the Purdue Yearbook Debris Queen, Miss Lakes O' Monticello, and Miss Indiana Runner-up. Tudy received a scholarship to the Art Institute of Chicago, but chose to model instead. Tudy was in Life Magazine, Look Magazine, The Saturday Evening Post, and was the top calendar model in Chicago. She was on Bob Hope TV specials, Victor Borge's TV show, and in numerous television commercials. She was named "Miss Chicago" in 1952 and was selected as a Coca-Cola model in 1953. She was a photographer's model for artists Gil Elvgen and Walt Otto. She appeared in ads for Maytag, Reddi-Whip, Hotpoint, Eureka, Greyhound, Shlitz Beer, Miller Beer, Drewrys Beer, Admiral T.V., Carson Pirie Scott, and the Sears Catalog among others. Her images still appear on retro items today including Isabella Fiore Handbags.

Tudy retained her love for watercolor and oil painting throughout her life and was an avid reader. She discovered her love for flying and became an instrument rated pilot in her 40's and she liked to fly her Beechcraft Bonanza A-36 everywhere.

Tudy was Secretary of the Purdue University Alumni Association, was on the Lafayette Economic Development Commission, Purdue University Art Galleries Board, and the Prophetstown State Park Board. Tudy was President of the Kappa Alpha Theta Alumni Club and was on the House Committee for the major renovation of the sorority in 1991-92. She was also a member of AOPA - Airplane Owners Pilots Association, American Bonanza Society, Lafayette Country Club, John Purdue Club, Purdue President's Council, St. Mary Cathedral, and Tri Kappa Sorority.

Tudy is survived by her husband Charles R. Vaughan and four children: Charles V. Vaughan (wife, SaraBeth), Steven J. Vaughan, Kelly V. Busch (husband, Terrance) all of Lafayette and Suzanne V. Bindley (husband, James) of Carmel, Indiana; grandchildren: Charles J. Vaughan, Jack H. Vaughan, Lauren R. Vaughan, Nicholas V. Busch, Scott C. Busch, Sean T. Busch, Holly V. Bindley, Lillian S. Bindley, and Joy G. Bindley. Also her sister Penny G. Miller (husband, Ronald) and their son, Grant Miller (wife Tracie) of Lakeland, Florida and numerous loving nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received from 5:00 until 8:00 pm Sunday, May 19 with Rosary Service at 4:45 pm at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel 400 Twyckenham Blvd Lafayette, IN 47909. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am Monday, May 20 at St. Mary Cathedral 1207 Columbia St. Lafayette, IN 47901, with Father Daniel Gartland officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery.

You may sign the guestbook or leave memories at www.soller-baker.com

Published by Journal & Courier from May 18 to May 19, 2013.
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Dear Charlie and Family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Tudy was truly a wonderful person inside and out - always a class act.

Fulvio & Anita Ruzzier

June 9, 2013

As you know you have my deepest sympathy for your loss. Losing Tudy is a loss to you all, her friends of all ages and places, Lafayette, any place and anyone that had the pleasure time with her. She was a magnificent person!

Bobbe Caldwell

June 8, 2013

Charley: I know it has been a long time but I still think about you on occasion. I was very sorry to read about Tudy's passing and wanted you to know I was thinking of you. Hope all is well and know that many are thinking of you at this time.
Brent Hartman

May 28, 2013

Charlie and Family,
My deepest sympathies to Charlie and his family. Tudy was a beautiful lady and a class act. She will be missed as a neighbor at Leisure Mar and as friend.
Diane Mock

Diane Mock

May 23, 2013

Charlie and Family,
My sincere condolences are with you and your family on the passing of Tudy. She raised a wonderful family and an inspiration to all.
Tom Peyton

Tom Peyton

May 22, 2013

My deepest sympathies go to Charlie and the entire family. Charlie may remember, I was Tudy's flight instructor in 1979 when she began fulfilling her dream to fly. She easily became one of my top, all time favorite students with her excitement, enthusiasm, and sweet nature. Sadly, as life too often goes, we'd lost touch with each other over the years. Then one morning about a year and a half ago, I received a wonderful surprise phone call from her! We had such a great time catching up and reminiscing.
For Christmas in 1979, Tudy thoughtfully gave me a lovely scarf. I still have that scarf. And over all these years, Pam and I have always fondly referred to it as “Tudy's scarf.” To me that gift perfectly represented Tudy - thoughtful and lovely.
My fervent prayer is that our Lord will touch each one of your hearts with His love and grace, as only he can, to fill that empty spot, that void that is now left there.

Bruce Grove

May 21, 2013

Charlie and Family,
I was so saddened to hear of Tudy's passing. I will always remember her as a beautiful person with a wonderful sense of humor and always dignified.
My thoughts are with you.

Deborah McDaniels

May 20, 2013

Charlie, I'm sorry to hear that Tudy is gone but now resting comfortably. Judi Binz Hohlt

May 20, 2013

Steve, I am so sorry for your loss, your Mom was a wonderful woman, I know you will all miss her terribly.

Carrie Atkinson

May 20, 2013

Sara Beth, I am so saddened by the death of your lovely mother-in-law. She was such a warm, gracious lady. My very sincere regrets for the entire family's loss.

Karen Miller

Karen Miller

May 20, 2013

Dear Vaughan Family and Penny....again, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. What a wonderful, beautiful person--she will be missed by all! Love, Patty Haddock Whitehouse and Sharon Haddock Anson

May 20, 2013

Dear Vaughan Family

My mother and father are welcoming this wonderful woman and friend in to life everlasting.
May she bask in the light of Christ.
The Jim Rush family

Loretta and Jim Rush

May 20, 2013

Charlie and children, Charlie,Steve,Kelly and Susie: No loss is greater,and no sorrow more,only your memories can sustain at this time. Tudy was not only a beautiful lady but a wonderful person as well. My deepest sympathy to you all, God Bless.

George Evans

May 19, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jackie Aper

May 19, 2013

Charlie, I am so sorry for your loss she was a wonderful woman.

Becky Megenhardt

May 19, 2013

Charlie and Charlie, I know you will find peace as you recall all the wonderful memories of your dear wife and mother. Our mother, Betsy Schaible always said that Tudy was so gorgeous. My thoughts and prayers with you and your family. Mary Ann Schaible Lee

May 19, 2013

Dear Vaughan family,

Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you! If you need anything please call!

Bob and Loretta McKinniss

May 19, 2013

Dear Charley,
I was so sorry to hear of Tudy's passing. She was a beautiful person inside and out and accomplished so much in her lifetime. I was privileged to have met you both through my parents. Wishing you and your family much comfort, peace, and many happy memories of her to get you through this difficult time.

Laurie Sebastian Fiette

May 19, 2013

Courtney and I extend our sympathies and condolences to the entire Vaughan family. May you find comfort in God during this difficult time.

Courtney and Cathy Cobb

May 19, 2013

Tudy was one of the most gracious lady's Lynn and I ever had the pleasure to know. To you Charlie and all your loving family, our thought's, prayers and most sincere condolence's are with you at this time.
Hal & Lynn Youart

May 19, 2013

Dear Kelly, Suzy and the entire Vaughan family,
We are so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. What a Beautiful lady. Knowing her two caring and loving daughters shows us what a wonderful mother she was.... You made her very proud...
Sally and Tom Hoover

May 18, 2013

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to Mr. Vaughan, Chaz, Steve, Kelly, Suzy and families on the loss of Mrs. Vaughan. She was always smiling and friendly when I chatted with her growing up on South Seventh, and I know my brother, Paul, thought of her very fondly as being a "second mother." My thoughts are with you.

Lynn Ginn

May 18, 2013

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. With deepest sympathy.

Sharon Johnson

May 18, 2013

I still cherish the wonderful memories of all at the Sportsman in Monticello. Wonderful times together. My sympathies to the family.

Becky Conrad

May 18, 2013

Dear Charlie
We are so very sorry for the loss of your lovely Tudy.
We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Sharon, Jim , Tyler & Trisha Baumgardt

May 18, 2013

Charlie and Vaughan family members,
I am so sorry for your loss of Tudy. She was such a kind and loving person. I want to express my sympathy to you and the Vaughan family. I'm not feeling well and won't be able to attend the services.
Bless you - you are all in my prayers.

Frances Britt

May 17, 2013

I had the pleasure of meeting Tudy when the girls were living at the Pi Phi house in the early 80's and once during a party at Terry & Kelly's after a football game. A truly wonderful lady. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Vaughn family.

Craig Mundell

May 17, 2013

Charlie & Family
Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family and this time. Tudy was such a wonderful lady it was a pleasure to know her during our years in Lafayete.

Ron & Sharon Fueger

May 17, 2013

I never had the pleasure of meeting Tudy but at horse shows, Charley spoke of her often, with love and admiration. My sympathies to the family.
Vaya con Dios.

Lisa L. Villagomez

May 17, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about your mother. She was such a beautiful and classy lady. I know many will miss her. Karen Sink & Tim Thomas

Karen Sink

May 17, 2013

I think of Tudy as a beautiful and strong Grandmother, when we were neighbors on 7th. I think of her often, now that I am a grandmother, and hope I can leave such a positive impression with my grandchildren.
With my deepest Sympathy,
Julie Lidester

Julie Lidester

May 17, 2013

A beautiful lady has left a wonderful husband and family with many fond memories. Charlie, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Dee Atkinson, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

May 17, 2013

Charlie, Sara Beth, Charles, and all of the Vaughan Family,
I send my sympathy. May the Lord continue to touch your lives during this time of loss. God Bless...
Love, Auntie Kath

Kathleen Green

May 16, 2013

Charlie and all the Vaughan Family: You have our sincere sympathy for your loss of a beautiful and gracious lady. May your heart find healing in cherished memories.

Dee & Bill Burkle

May 16, 2013

A life well lived!
Our deepest sympathies to The Vaughan Family.
The Phoenix Bindleys

May 16, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Vaughan family during this difficult time.
Love, Cathy, Bill Will & Grace

Cathy Bindley

May 16, 2013

Mr. Vaughan, Charlie and SaraBeth: my sympathies to you all at such a difficult time. - Erin Newlin

May 16, 2013

All our love.......the John Deep family

May 16, 2013

So very sorry to the entire Vaughan family for the loss of such a kind and beautiful lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Catherine Donahue Brown

May 16, 2013

Mrs. Vaughan was pure class. My sympathy to her family.

Jill Wright

May 16, 2013

Prayers for the Vaughn Family! She was a Beautiful Lady!
Colleen Donahue Wright

May 16, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. Tudy was a beautiful woman inside and out. She will be missed by everyone who was lucky enough to know her. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Angie Honeywell

May 16, 2013

My favorite memory of Tudy was sitting next to her at Kristin Raisors wedding. We laughed and drank and had a magnificent time. I genuinely enjoyed every moment I saw her. My sympathy to Mr.Vaughn, Charlie and Sara Beth. Lafayette has lost one of it's finest.

Larry Bolton

May 15, 2013

Steven,Sorry to hear about your mother buddy.

Dan and SIS

May 15, 2013

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