BORN
1927
DIED
2015
Helen Owens Obituary
BEAVERCREEK — Helen L. Owens, age 87, of Dayton and a longtime Beavercreek resident, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gus and Lillie (Ward) Lambert. Helen is survived by her beloved husband of 68 years, Ross Kelly Owens; her 5 children, Stephen and wife, Cheryl, of Drummond, Montana, Jeff and wife, Lucy, of Jamestown, Karen, of Avon Park, FL, Kevin and wife, Deborah, of Middletown, Chris and wife, Mary, of West Carrollton. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren , numerous great grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Helen was a school teacher with the Beavercreek Public School System from 1967 until her retirement in 1988 having taught at both E.G. Shaw and Fairbrook Elementary Schools. She was also a former Girl Scout Leader. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 2015, from the Tobias Funeral Home-Beavercreek Chapel, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Road at Grange Hall Road with Pastor Charles Wolfenbarger officiating. Interment will follow in Dayton National Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, 2015. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to either the Ohio Parkinson Foundation or the Alzheimer's Association. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.
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Nancy Spencer (Doyle)
March 16, 2015
I taught with Helen at Fairbrook. I have fond memories of her. My condolences to all her family.
Nancy Michaels
March 15, 2015
So sorry to hear of Helen's passing. Both of us taught with her at Fairbrook elementary. She will be missed.
Nancy michaels
June mccoy
Joe Lovett
March 15, 2015
I am incredibly sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy and Condolences. Your mother had had a heart of gold. Don't be afraid of people forgetting her, someone that special and who touched so many lives can never be forgotten, she will be missed tremendously by so many. May God bless you and your families during this time of sorrow, May God grant you peace and comfort. Believe in God and have faith, that you will see her again. Cherish and remember the good times, the jokes you shared, the laughter, the joys she brought to all, you will get through this hard time. You and you're family are in my thoughts and prayers, May God be with and Bless you all.
Ben O'Diam
March 14, 2015
The entire Owens family is in my prayers. May your mom rest in peace and her many good memories live on in each of your hearts. ~ Ben O'Diam
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Jason and Erin Monnin
March 14, 2015
To Jeff, Lucy and the rest of the Owens family,
Our prayers and deepest sympathies are with you all. So very sorry for your loss. God bless.
March 12, 2015
My thoughts and prays are with you.
Jane Masters.(Mindy and Sara's grandmother)
Jim Spradlin
March 11, 2015
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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