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HELEN LATHAM Obituary

Latham, Helen Marie, was born on June 2, 1936 to Cloyde and Wilbur Pickrell of Los Angeles. In 1958 she graduated from Pepperdine University and married her childhood sweetheart. She went on to become a teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School District and mother of four. The Latham family moved to Huntington Beach in 1973. Helen was a lifelong member and supporter of the Masonic family including Job's Daughters, DeMolay, Order of Eastern Star, the Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America and El Bekal Shrine.

Helen is survived by Bruce Latham, her husband of 54 years; Sister Joan; son Gary, daughters Janine, Jillene, and Karen; and her grandchildren Sean, Michael, Heather, Sarah, Melissa, and Anthony.

She will always be remembered by her family as a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and aunt. She will be deeply missed by many more people whose lives she touched, who thought of her as a mom, grandma, or friend because of her warmth and kindness.

Viewing services will be held at Advantage Funeral Home at 627 Main St. Huntington Beach on April 17 from 4:00-8:00 PM.

The funeral service will be held at St. Wilfrid's Episcopal Church at 18631 Chapel Ln. Huntington Beach on April 18 at 11:00 AM.

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

Published by The Cincinnati Enquirer on Apr. 16, 2013.

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Reggie Latham

May 18, 2013

Helen has been the hub of a loving family since last century. She will be remembered for centries to come.

Kimberley Bonham

April 18, 2013

Helen was a very warm, loving and kind person. She touched my life in a very kind way, giving advice to me when my daughter was part of Bethel 56. I loved the many Bunco Parties, and sitting up for countless hours playing a dice game. Helen will be remembered by those whose life she touch forever with her warmth and kindness. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Latham Famly. I Love Guys

Larry Simpson

April 16, 2013

Helen was like a second mother to me as we grew up across the street from the family on 123 place. She was loving but firm when we needed it, we always had great times at both houses and all were welcome in. Both Helen and Bruce would take the time to take you under their wings to give guidance and wisdom always in a loving maner.
May God find you at his side and both smiling down unpon your family.
Larry

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