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Helen Faust Obituary
Helen E. Faust, 97, of Washington, died Saturday, February 15, 2020, in Southmont of Presbyterian Senior Care.
She was born June 25, 1922, in Washington, a daughter of the late Allan and Clarice Dicks Keirs.
Helen was a member of the Broad Street Baptist Church in Washington.
She was a 1940 graduate of Washington High School.
Helen worked as a packer at Hazel Atlas Glass Company.
In her free time, she enjoyed sewing, needlepoint and sitting on her swing. She was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed watching Wash High athletics, especially basketball.
On June 20, 1945, in Washington, she married Neil H. Faust, who died February 6, 2002.
Surviving are two sons, Terry N. (Linda) Faust and Ronald L. (Connie) Faust, both of Washington; five granddaughters, Megan Faust, Tera (Frank Lozar) Faust, Kristi Faust, Amy (Jeffrey) Mountain and Staci (Matthew) Connolly; 11 great-grandchildren, Margo Craig, Brady Piatt, Tess Lozar, Talia Lozar, Cecelia Evans, Nicolas Evans, Jakob Mountain, Anthony Mountain, Maria Mountain, Sofia Connolly and Marko Connolly; numerous nieces and nephews; and a sister-in-law, Bonnie Keirs.
Deceased, in addition to her husband, are a brother, Allan "Bub" Keirs; and four sisters, June Beck, Eleanor Westcott, Mildred "Midge" Lyle and Lillian Mounts.
Friends will be received from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the Hummell and Jones Funeral Home, 420 Locust Avenue, Washington, Douglas M. Jones, supervisor, where services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, February 18, 2020. Interment will follow in Washington Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to the charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.hummellandjones.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Amber Stewart
February 21, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Prayers.
John McKay
February 17, 2020
Terry, Ron and Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. I have many great memories of the Faust Family and baseball at the Washington Park.
Jim & Nancy Tidball
February 17, 2020
Ron, Terry and family our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. We are sure you have many wonderful memories.
Richard shankovich
February 16, 2020
Sorry to hear of Helen's passing. May god give you comfort during this difficult time. We're going to try to pay our respects but we have been sick for so long. Know you have our sympathies.
February 16, 2020
We are sorry to hear of Helen's passing. May she RIP and may God give you comfort during this time. We are going to try to pay our respects, but we've been sick. Know you have our prayers
Tammy Ealy
February 15, 2020
I miss you so much helen
I would give anything to hear you call me honey or ask for some water!
Rest easy now sweetie!
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