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Helen Reeser Obituary

Helen H. Reeser Helen H. Reeser, 82, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 in Scottsdale, Arizona. She was born in Clifton Forge, Virginia on January 11, 1926 and was happily married 54 years to her late husband, Col. Alvin L. Reeser (RET.). She traveled the world with her husband and children and lived the last 19 years in Huntsville, Alabama, moving to Scottsdale, Arizona in 2006 to be closer to her children. Helen will always be remembered for her amazing cooking and entertaining, her talent for decorating and fashion, great sense of humor, quick wit, and heartfelt conversations. Helen was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Al Reeser and her grandson, Rex Reeser. Helen was a wonderful Wife, Mother, Nana, Great-Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend. She is survived by her beloved dog, Maggie; daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca & Gregg Kuntz of Scottsdale, AZ; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Carroll Reeser of Sweetwater, TX; son and daughter-in-law, Don and Kimberly Reeser of Ajijic, Mexico; grandchildren Kristina Koontz, Michael Koontz, Joseph Reeser, Lauren Jones, Katie Reeser, Matthew Reeser, Susannah Reeser, Olivia Reeser; and great-granddaughter Claire Reeser. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 2929 S 48th St. Tempe, AZ 85282

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Mar. 2, 2008.

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