Vancouver, Washington
HELEN BALES August 22, 1917 ~ May 5, 2011 Helen Bales of Vancouver, WA, passed away on May 5, 2011. She was born to Dave and Verna Hinshaw on Aug. 22, 1917 in Bemidji, MN. She graduated from the original Vancouver High School in 1936 and chaired many reunions over the years. ...
Read MoreHelen will be greatly missed for her vibrant enthusiasm with life. She was always trying to feed you (homemade, home grown, home canned goods)besides telling of history and memories. Always a hostess and always made you welcome. Thank you Helen for all the kindness and being the great Historian in Fort Vancouver Antique Equipment Association. You will be qreatly missed in our club family and as a family friend.
Karen Fox
May 14, 2011 | Ridgefield, WA
Helen may rest in peace from now on. She loved life so very much and everyone loved her. May all your memories bring peace and happiness to the hearts of Dorothy, Nancy, and Dave. I will keep her in my heart next to my parents, Ruth and Harvey Johnson and Vance. God Blessed us all. Merilyn & Bob
May 14, 2011
Now your mother may rest in peace. She will forever remain in our hearts. She enjoyed life so very much and everyone enjoyed her. May all your excellent memories bring you peace and pleasure. Merilyn & Bob
May 14, 2011
It was my pleasure and honor to help care for Helen in her final days. She will always be remembered as one of my FAVORITE residents. I will miss her.
CNA @ VHR
May 13, 2011
Dorothy & Nancy;
I was saddened to read of the loss of your mother. She had a Great heart and spirit. I enjoyed many afternoons with her, we enjoyed people and history together. I have let my husband Jim know upstairs that she is joining him. Hopefully he will be one of the first to greet her, they also enjoyed each other's company on the back poarch a many afternoon.
Your Friend
former HazelDell Estates Manager
Sharon Wodtke
May 09, 2011 | Battle Ground, WA
Nancy,
You are in my thoughts. She will be greatly missed.
LaNita
May 09, 2011
Dave, Nancy, and Dorothy.....so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She was a wonderful lady and I so much enjoyed her as our Mother Advisor in Rainbow Girls. A long time ago, but great memories still linger. She was always so much fun! My prayers are with you all.
Linda (Cotton) Taylor
May 09, 2011 | Vancouver, WA
Nancy and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Faye Adams and Pamela Raphael
Pamela Raphael
May 09, 2011 | Vancouver, WA
Now the last entry in the journal can be written. I will be forever thankful for knowing Helen and her Family. Many memories of this fine Lady. Sincerely, Missy.
May 08, 2011
