Juanita Lauesen Helms

Sam - We just returned from out of town. So sorry for your loss.

Avan and Beverly Brees

I am so sorry for the lost of your dear loved one. It's comforting to know that God cares for all of us and losing a loved one is something we cannot get used to. The Bible gives us hope that one day we can see our dear loved one again. On behalf of all mankind Jesus surrender his soul for many. John 15:13 says “No one has love greater than this, that someone should surrender his soul on behalf of his friends.” Truly I am sorry to hear of the loss of your dear loved one and I hope these few...

We're temporarily in Tucson and learned the news of Juanita's passing via a loving email sent out by Helen Brown. We send our condolences to all who had the joy of knowing Juanita, with a special note to our dear old friend, Butch (Elston II).

Dear Sam, Children and grandchildren,
we are so sorry for the lost of Juanita. I had just moved to Fairbanks and was working at the Borough, when she ran for mayor the first time. She was one person I could talk too. She helped me several times along the way. I will miss her. Howard also worked for her when he retired from the Army, and had a very good relationship with her.

Juanita was my closest and best friend during all our years of high school. We did everything together; skated in the winter carnivals,rode in all the parades, worked at the fairs and had lots of fun with her big sister's little car! Our favorite food was tuna sandwiches and french fries! I am so thankful that I got to visit with you Sam and Juanita when I was in Fairbanks several years back. We had lots of laughs and tears! Juanita, my dear sister in Christ, you will be greatly missed. ...

Thank you for blessing us with your presence. Thru the generations whose lives you have touched, you shall always be alive in the Golden Heart City.

Sorry to hear of Juanitas passing. She was a great lady.

To Sam and Family, You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Juanita did so many things in her life but I remember most her time on the Assembly. She always took time to listen and showed so much respect to any citizen who testified even though she may not agree with them. I will miss her.

Sam and family-

I am so glad that I got to see you, Sam, and Juanita when I was in Fairbanks summer before last. She was one of my best friends and I will miss her. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sheri (Strickland) Stephens