Helen Crume Smith

Thank you for your thoughts prayers. It is a comfort knowing that my Mom was a part of all of your lives and we all miss her terribly. I have copied the Guest Book words and put them on my website nativebydesign.com and will continue to add pictures and stories as people send them to me. I'm sorry it has taken so long to thank everyone but it is a struggle everyday without her. Thank you all again, Gail (Helen's eldest daugther)

Helen was an incredibly hard worker, dedicated to teaching young people the value of our traditional ways. I will remember many times with Helen when she passed on her wisdom. I learned a great deal about both life (how to live it) and death (how to live with it) from Helen. I am thankful that she was in my life and in all of yours.

Thank You Helen for thirty years of friendship. I will always remember the work we shared in the early years with Title IV Indian Education. and the formation of ICWA. Thanks for the laughter and the tears

I was a student at the Oregon Extension and had the privilege of meeting Helen and hearing her story while studying there two years ago. Hearing her story has meant a great deal to me, and I still think of Helen often. Even though I only knew her briefly, she has been an inspiration to me. My heart goes out to the family, as well as my thoughts and prayers. Peace and blessings.

I have many memories of Helen, she was a huge mentor when I was younger and always told me finish school, fight for your rights as a native and learn what you can. I am grown now and I have and still am continuing to do what she has told me. One fond memory I have is that when I was an old school jingle dress dancer, starting out, she would lend me her tail fan during my competition, I love her and her family so much. I found out too late and wished I could have went to her services, I hold...

Helen was also a great influence in my life. She was always there to put me in my place. She taught me a lot that I may pass on to some of my own, one day.

sorry for your loss. i*ll miss her very much. she is my cousin and i loved her very much. my prayers go out to her family. love

Rest in peace dear one and sincere condolences for your family from myself and my family.

Wish I had done a better job of keeping in touch.