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HELEN ELIZABETH MUIR

1935 - 2009

HELEN ELIZABETH MUIR obituary, 1935-2009, MOUNT VERNON, WA

BORN

1935

DIED

2009

HELEN MUIR Obituary

Helen Elizabeth Russell (Lauder) Muir, 74, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2009, in Sedro Woolley, WA.

Helen was born February 11, 1935 in Paisley, Scotland, the daughter of Adam and Helen Lauder.

She married Campbell Muir in 1956 and immigrated to Canada with their two daughters in 1965. The family then moved to Washington State in 1967.

Helen worked as a nurse in Bellingham for 25 years, then retired to Mount Vernon.

Helen is preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Margaret (Ian) Wilson, Grace (William) Urquhart; and her husband Campbell Muir.

She is survived by her daughter, Kay (David) Strayer; two grandsons, Kyle and Sean; daughter, Julie Muir (Richard Bennett); and nephew, Leslie (Margaret) Urquhart.

A private family service will be held on Bellingham Bay on July 11, 2009. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Salvation Army may be made in Helen's name.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Skagit Valley Herald on Jul. 5, 2009.

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Yvonne & Jeff Ayers

July 14, 2009

To my dearest friend Julie, sister Kay, and the rest of the family, You're Mom was a beautiful woman. So kind and warm. Listening to her speak always put a smile on my face. She will surely be missed. All Our Love, Jeff and Yvonne

Becky Moulton

July 14, 2009

To the Muir family:

I worked in the same office as your mother in the late 1980's. She was a splendid, wonderful person and always pleasant. I enjoyed her Scottish accent. I grew up in Everson and still drive by her old house. May the memories keep you warm.....

July 8, 2009

Dear Kay & Julie
I'M shocked to see this, I am so very sorry for your loss, loss of best friend, mom, teacher, and wonderful, kind person. My thoughts & Prayers are with you. Love Debbie

kathy krueger

July 7, 2009

Julie, so sorry to hear of your moms passing. My father also was honored by us at bellingham bay when he passed away. My thoughts are with you.

kathy (luke) krueger

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