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Helen Craven Obituary

Helen Craven
AMERICAN FALLS - Helen Louise Beitz Craven passed away on Friday, March 13, 2009. She was born November 25,1927 in American Falls, Idaho to Ralph and Louise Beitz. She attended school and graduated from American Falls High School. She then attended and graduated in 1947 from Albion State Normal Women's College with a two year teaching degree. She married Doyle Max Craven on August 8,1947 at St. Johns Lutheran Church in American Falls. In 1947 they moved to Rupert, Idaho and became involved in the family business of Craven Transfer and where she also taught 3rd grade classes for many years. They had two sons James "Jim" Doyle Craven and David Michael Craven. After her husband passed away in 1975 she and her two sons moved to American Falls where she was an active member of St. Johns Lutheran Church. She was the secretary and at various times she taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible school and Catechism. She devoted her life to helping others. She was a teacher's aide and tutor for a number of children throughout her years and volunteered at many other organizations. She was devoted to her children, family, friends and country.
She was preceded in death by her Mother, Father, two Brothers, Ralph and Robert Beitz also by her husband Doyle Craven and her beloved son, James "Jim" Craven. She is survived by her son David Craven of Pocatello, ID, her brothers and sisters-in-law Michael and Diane Beitz of Oakridge, OR and Edwin and Eva Beitz of Rockland, and Martha Beitz of Ontario, OR.
The funeral service will be held on Monday, March 16, at 11 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in American Falls. The visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at the Rupert Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Davis Rose Mortuary, 170 Idaho St., American Falls.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in her name to St. Judes, VFW, or St. Johns Lutheran Church.

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Published by Idaho State Journal on Mar. 16, 2009.

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Tina Haumann

April 12, 2009

Mrs C, is what we called her or Mom, Helen was a beautiful person and was always there for all of us kids as we grew up.I spend many evenings and days with her, ate many meals that she cooked for all of us, wonderful cook. Her son James was my best friend. She is with him and Doyle now. I will treasure her in my heart for the rest of my life. She is with her father now and happy. David please call me, I just found this out today when I tried to call and wish her Happy Easter. God Bless you David, and know I am here for you, as your Mom always was. 208-922-5638 call collect if you need too. I have to go take a shower now, I know you will understand those words, as you made them. Love You Tina

Jim & Debbie Walmsley

March 17, 2009

Jim & I are thankful that we were able to get to know Helen. She was such a valuable friend to Jim's mom, Iva Walmsley. Helen told Iva all about Jesus (His virgin birth, His life, the reason for His death, and His resurrection). It was comforting to know that Jim's mom had heard this message from Helen.

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