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Helen Madsen Memoriam
July 4, 1929 - February 25, 2025
A much-loved wife, mother, and grandmother, Helen Madsen passed away in her home on February 25, 2025.
Following the death of her mother, Helen was raised by her aunt in Berkeley and visited her father, Claude Johnston Moore, on his ranch in Morgan Hill during the summers. Helen had many fond memories of the time spent on the ranch with her brothers Bob and Alan.
Helen graduated from the College of the Pacific in 1949. Following graduation, she worked at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory until her marriage in 1955. Following the birth of her daughters, she worked at the John F. Kennedy School of Business, which was then located in Orinda.
She is survived by her husband of 69 years, William D. Madsen; daughter, Nancy Madsen Houtz; daughter, Ann Madsen Agee (Brian); and grandchildren, Matthew Agee, Laura Agee, Brett Houtz, and Dale Houtz. Memorials may be made to the Sierra Club or a charity of your choice.
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