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Helen Willet Obituary

Helen Willet

Resident of San Jose

Feb. 20, 1927-Oct. 6, 2010

It is with sadness, but great joy, we announce the Home-Going of our Mother, Helen Willet.

Survived by her three children Sandra Lee Willet-Payne (Debbie), Dwane Paul Willet (Julia), and Robert Deon Willet, grandchildren Mindy Shirk (Andy), Michael R. Willet (Erica), great granddaughter Olivia Jane Shirk, many nieces and nephews.

There will be a celebration of Helen's life on October 23rd at Open Bible Church at 5303 Carter Ave., San Jose, CA 95119 at 5:00PM, with reception to follow. Arrangements under the direction of Oak Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park, San Jose, CA.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Oct. 16, 2010.

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Neil Forrest

January 7, 2011

Sandra, Debbie and family. My prayers are with you. May your sorrows be lifted with the hope and promise of our faith. It is sometimes so hard to remember that we are spiritual beings having a human experience.

Blessed be!

Suzanne McLendon

January 7, 2011

May your wonderful memories of your Mom continue to sustain you through these difficult times. When you hear that song or see something that reminds you of her, know she is thinking of you too. Love, Don & Suzanne

Newton

October 16, 2010

To the Willet family, sorry for your loss, may GOD give you his LOVE, PEACE, and STRENGTH in this time of sorrow. May she r.i.p <3

October 16, 2010

Dear Sandy and Debbie and your family - we are so sorry for your loss. All our sympathy and love to you - Tonja & Phil

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