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Helen Rudee

1918 - 2018

Helen Rudee obituary, 1918-2018, Santa Rosa, CA

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1918

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2018

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Helen Rudee Obituary

Born February 20, 1918, Helen Rudee passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Fortuna, CA, on Wednesday afternoon September 19, 2018, after suffering a stroke. Helen was 100. She was pre-deceased by her second husband Dr. William Rudee and first husband Dr. Ford Shepherd. Helen is survived by her four loving children, Carolyn Young (Robert), Anne Haskins (Kendall), John Rudee (Mary Ellen) and Elaine Ozanian (Charles), and by eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She is greatly missed. Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life at Daniels Chapel of the Roses, 1225 Sonoma Ave., Santa Rosa, CA, Saturday October 27, 2:00pm. Helen (Browning) Rudee

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Published by Press Democrat from Sep. 27 to Sep. 29, 2018.

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Babs Bryant

October 24, 2018

As a friend of Elaine's, I spent many, many memorable, some mischievous, times with the Rudee family. I considered Helen and Bill my second parents. Summers with them at Lake Shasta are among my favorite teenage memories. I have a clear vision of Helen gracefully water skiing. She wasn't so gracious when Elaine and I would sneak boys into our campsite!!!

As a teenager, I didn't particularly attend to Helen's pioneering, political contributions to Sonoma County and to women in the political arena. I just knew how much I enjoyed being amongst the Rudee family! I did clearly recognize and admire Helen's intelligence, independence, hard-working nature and personal beauty.

My love to the entire family and thanks to Helen for the memories.

Babs Bryant

Mabel Kirkland Ward

September 29, 2018

John so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. My sincere condolences to you and your entire family.

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1225 Sonoma Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95402

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1225 Sonoma Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95402

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