Helen-Cornell-Obituary

Helen Ruth Cornell

Scottsdale, Arizona

1933 - 2020 (Age 86)

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Helen Ruth (DeFouw) Cornell Scottsdale - Helen Cornell, 86, of Scottsdale, AZ passed away peacefully at home on June 20, 2020 with her family by her side. Helen was born on July 19, 1933 in West Allis, Wisconsin to Nettie and Henry DeFouw. She was the fifth of six children. Helen graduated from...

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Helen was a remarkable woman, with so many talents and skills which she freely shared. I worked with her on many projects for Arizona Press Women in the '70s and '80s and was always impressed not only with her professional skills, but also with her graciousness. Helen was a credit to her profession, and a delight to know! May God bless her family with peace in the knowledge that Helen is safe at Home and will be waiting to greet them on some future day.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

I spent many wonderful Arizona Press Women retreats at Picture Rocks Retreat near with Helen. She was what I would call a fine, gentlewoman and skilled journalist. She is missed.

Helen was a beautiful soul. She treated me like a daughter and I feel very blessed to have known her! You will be missed!

Our last opportunity to be together was Andrew and Katies Wedding Oct 2018. My Aunt Helen has been part of all my life memories even though we lived far apart, and I am thankful that even with the burden of pain and illness that she remained such an active and positive force as part of her big family, always surrounded by love.