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Helen Elisabeth BOOTS

1921 - 2019

Helen Elisabeth BOOTS obituary, 1921-2019, Cheney, WA

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Helen BOOTS Obituary

BOOTS, Helen Elisabeth (Babb ) Helen Elisabeth (Babb) Boots, 98, lifelong resident of the Cheney area, died March 3, 2019 at her home in Cheney. Mrs. Boots was born on the family farm, SE of Cheney, January 26th 1921 to area pioneers, John and Eunice (Sperry) Babb. She lived on the family farm, attended the local one room school, then Cheney High School. Later she attended Eastern Washington College of Education and worked for then Governor Clarence D. Martin as his secretary until her entry into the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps and later the Women's Army Corps in 1943. While in the service, Helen served with the 9205 Technical Service Unit and the 9th Service Command with Special Assignment. Shortly after her discharge December 1945, Helen married R. Garnett Boots on February 8, 1946. They lived in Plaza for three years before moving to Cheney. Helen taught in the pre-school program at Eastern while she finished her teaching degree and later taught for 22 years for the Medical Lake School District at Eastern State Hospital's Juvenile classrooms, the Maximum Security Boys section and later at Lakeland Village as the Home Training instructor. Mrs. Boots was a life member of the American Legion, and American Legion Auxiliary, having served, among other offices, as state President. She was a life time member of East Cheney Grange, Washington State Grange and the National Grange, having served at the local and state levels. She belonged to the Cheney Cemetery Association, having spent many years caring for several cemeteries in the Cheney area. She was also a member of the Babb Family Association, DAR, Alpha Delta Kappa, Council for Exceptional Children, and Spokane Home Economics Association. For many years she assisted with the Spokane VA Homeless program and was the secretary for the Spokane County Veterans Board. Also, she was a very proud member of the Women's Army Corp Veterans Association and is listed in the Women's in Service Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery. Mrs. Boots is survived by her children, John (Barbara) Boots of Cheney, and Mary (Dale) Davis of Lacey. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Elisa (Craig) Price of Tacoma, Robert (Paula) Davis of Anchorage, Beth (Travis) Floyd of Cheney, and Sara (Tristen) Lawson of Black Diamond and great-grandchildren: Christian Price of Chicago, Payton Price of Tacoma, Tyson Park of Cheney, Madison Payne and Bralyn Payne of Cheney and Jensan Lawson of Black Diamond and Alice Clark of Colville. Helen was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years Garnett Boots and her brother John Babb. She is also survived by many close and loving nieces and nephews and their families. She will be missed. Her funeral will be held Friday, March 8th, 2019 at 2pm at the Cheney Funeral Chapel, 1632 W. 1st St., Cheney, WA. Viewing will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to the funeral. Memorial donations may be sent in honor of Helen to the American Legion Auxiliary Foundation, 3450 Founders Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46268 or by calling 317-569-4500, or the Cheney Cemetery Association, P.O Box 461, Cheney, WA 99004. Online guestbook at cheneyfuneral.com

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Published by Spokesman-Review on Mar. 6, 2019.

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Rae Anna Victor

February 29, 2024

We will never forget Helen.

RaeAnna Victor

February 29, 2020

We miss you Helen. A gentle soul with a patriotic spirit.

March 8, 2019

To John,Mary and all the family I'd like to express my heart felt sympathy for the loss of such a lovely and gracious woman. She was a true inspiration to many.
My name is Debby and I worked with Helen many years ago at Lakeland.
Again so sorry for your loss. She will be missed by many

Renee Ambach Stephenson

March 7, 2019

Sorry to hear of John's mothers death. Thoughts and prayers to Mr Boots and his family.

Rae Anna Victor

March 7, 2019

A truly beautiful woman - inside and out. The true example of a life well-lived. We will miss her. A 22 year member of Jonas Babcock DAR.

Marie Mock

March 7, 2019

So sorry to hear of your loss. Marie, Dept. NY ALA

Mike & Jane Montaney

March 6, 2019

Helen was a wonderful woman; she truly lived the motto of the American Legion Auxiliary - "Service not self". Our prayers are with the family.

Krisann Owens

March 6, 2019

So sorry for your loss Mary. Prayers to you and your family.

March 6, 2019

Thank you for your service to our country. Rest In Peace.

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