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Helen Montgomery Drysdale

1930 - 2013

BORN

1930

DIED

2013

Helen Drysdale Obituary

Drysdale, Helen Montgomery DEL MAR -- Helen Montgomery Drysdale, 83, world renowned photographer, born February 27, 1930, died at home at 10:40 a.m., June 24, 2013, surrounded by friends and her photographs. Contributions in her memory can be sent to the Drysdale Legacy Fund, 693 Orchid Lane, Del Mar, CA 92014. A memorial service and tribute showing of her work will be held on August 17th, 5 - 7 p.m. at the Artist's Space, Southfair, Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar. She is survived by her dearest friend and life partner, Dayna Carroll. www.hmdfoto.net

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune from Jun. 30 to Jul. 6, 2013.

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Ginny Zalopany

June 24, 2025

Miss my cousin terribly

Ginny Zalopany

June 24, 2023

I miss you

Ginny Zalopany

June 27, 2022

I miss my dear cousin so much!

Ginny

June 26, 2021

I miss my Helen´s voice.

Ginny Montgomery Zalopany

June 24, 2020

I miss Helens voice I n the phone and her love for my late mother.

Mary & Bob Barron

August 7, 2013

Dear Dayna. We have just learned of Helens passing, we are so sorry to hear this, Please be strong and take care of yourself, miss our visits and conversations. Please give us a call if you need anything!

August 7, 2013

I am honored to have known Helen and cherish many happy memories of the times I spent with Helen and Dayna in their home.
Betsy Bekken

Sergio Galvao

July 14, 2013

Helen was an amazing and talented photographer and human being. I am honored to have known her and to have shared few but precious moments with her, Dayna and her beautiful work. May Dayna be strong to survive this terrible loss and live to honor her memory and to keep her work alive and present in american history. God bless them!

Terry Jones

July 3, 2013

I have such fond memories of friendship and crazy times....and a wonderful appreciation of Helen's art. I am sending thoughts your way, Dayna

Paul Woodrum

July 1, 2013

I have been blessed to have Helen as a mentor and a friend.We shared some great conversations, listened to beautiful music and she always presented to me inspiration with her honesty and integrity. She was one of a kind.

Eugene G Schwartz

June 30, 2013

Helen was a gifted woman with a firm resolve and a generous heart. She was a loyal friend whom I admired and loved. To her life partner and dearest friend, Dayna, I offer my deepest condolence. We will together assure Helen's legacy lives on. Gene Schwartz

June 30, 2013

My dear precious cousin Helen, I will so miss your voice on the phone. I will cherish your memory always. Stay strong Dayna.

Bill & Marge Hoffmann

June 30, 2013

Marge and I have been honored to know Helen and you over the years. Thank you!

We love you guys.
Bill & Marge

June 30, 2013

My deepest sympathy goes out to Dayna and all of the hundreds of friends of Helen. I will miss her forever, and cherish the memory of her forever. My thoughts and prayers to all of her family and friends. Much Much Love, Gloria Curry (proud to have been her friend.)

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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Artist's Space, Southfair

Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92108

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